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How to get fromDarwin to Great Barrier Reef Arenaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef Arena by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DRW - MKY
    10h 4m
    $380–1,200

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    4d 21h
    $4,704–19,396

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    4d 21h
    $2,700–14,263

  4. Drive 2,832.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef Arenacar car 2,832.9 km
    28h 28m
    $508–734

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwin to Great Barrier Reef Arena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,198.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Arena, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day.

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