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How to get fromFitzroy Island National Park to Whitsunday Islandsby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Fitzroy Island National Park to Whitsunday Islands by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    5h 3m
    $319–1,054

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry Fitzroy Island-CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 38m
    $100–2,254

  3. Ferry, bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry Fitzroy Island-CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    12h 37m
    $109–174

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Fitzroy Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry Fitzroy Island-CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    12h 50m
    $128–282

Fitzroy Island National Park to Whitsunday Islands by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Fitzroy Island National Park, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Fitzroy Island National Park to Whitsunday Islands. However, you can walk to Fitzroy Island, take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the line 111 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, then fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fitzroy Island National Park to Airlie Beach via Fitzroy Island, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, and Cairns Central Station in around 12h 37m.

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