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How to get fromDarwin to Tanami Desertby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Tanami Desert by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Darwin International Airport to Kununurra, travel

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane DRW - KNX
    2. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    13h 40m

  2. Fly Darwin International Airport to Halls Creek Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)plane plane DRW - HCQ
    2. Walk from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    23h 31m

  3. Fly Darwin International Airport to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane DRW - TCA
    2. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    14h 27m

  4. Bus to Kununurra, fly to Halls Creek Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Kununurrabus bus
    2. Fly from Kununurra (KNX) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)plane plane KNX - HCQ
    3. Walk from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    19h 26m

  5. Bus to Katherine, fly to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane KTR - TCA
    3. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    15h 36m

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kununurra (KNX) flights

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Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Tanami Desert, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Tanami Desert. 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 Kununurra (KNX), then travel to Tanami Desert. Alternatively, 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 Halls Creek Airport (HCQ), then travel to Tanami Desert.

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