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How to get fromDaintree National Park to Magnetic Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Daintree National Park to Magnetic Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 13m
    $95–372

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 53m
    $76–1,543

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Daintree Rainforest to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    10h 10m
    $100–344

  4. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 20m
    $221–603

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wonga to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    9h 27m
    $80–317

Daintree National Park to Magnetic Island by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Daintree National Park, QLD, Australia and Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Daintree National Park to Magnetic Island. However, you can walk to Wonga, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wonga to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal via Wonga, Cairns, Cairns Central Station, Townsville, Flinders St at Townsville station, Breakwater Terminal, and Breakwater Ferry Terminal in around 9h 53m.

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