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How to get fromEmerald to Whitsunday Islandby plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Emerald Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane EMD - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 39m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    11h 32m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    13h 8m

  4. Fly Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane EMD - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    8h 6m

  5. Fly Emerald Airport to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane EMD - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MOV - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  7. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    13h 42m

  8. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    14h 56m

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Emerald to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the taxi to Emerald Airport (EMD) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Whitsunday Island via Rockhampton and Airlie Beach in around 11h 32m.

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