What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 32h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef is to fly and drive which takes 16h 39m and costs $850 - $2,100.

How far is it from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef?

The distance between Darwin and Ningaloo Reef is 2192 km. The road distance is 3221.2 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 43h 19m and costs $600 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef?

It takes approximately 16h 39m to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Ningaloo Reef?

Ningaloo Reef is 1h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 2:58 AM in Darwin and 1:28 AM in Ningaloo Reef.

Can I drive from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Ningaloo Reef is 3221 km. It takes approximately 32h 50m to drive from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef.

Where can I stay near Ningaloo Reef?

There are 133+ hotels available in Ningaloo Reef.

Darwin to Ningaloo Reef - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Learmonth (LEA)plane DRW - LEA
2. Drive from Learmonth-Airport-LEA to Ningaloo Reefcar
16h 39m
$865–2,023
Drive 3,221.2 km
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1. Drive from Darwin to Ningaloo Reefcar 3,221.2 km
32h 50m
$578–835
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus
2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Exmouth Visitor Centrebus
3. Take the taxi from Exmouth Visitor Centre to Ningaloo Reeftaxi
43h 19m
$606–1,074

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Learmonth (LEA) flights

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13h 47mAverage Duration

$700Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,192.3 km
Duration: 16h 39m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Ningaloo Reef?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Ningaloo Reef. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Learmonth (LEA), then drive to Ningaloo Reef. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Roebuck Plains, take the bus to Exmouth Visitor Centre, then take the taxi to Ningaloo Reef.

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