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How to get fromChristchurch to Whitsundaysby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Whitsundays by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CHC - HTI
    10h 18m
    $264–1,104

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    13h 9m
    $413–1,505

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,390.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Whitsundays, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 5 times a day.

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