Rome2Rio

How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitehaven Beachby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Whitehaven Beach

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitehaven Beach by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OOL - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 9m

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 47m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    19h 28m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    22h 53m

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane OOL - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  6. Line 760 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    4. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 52m

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    3. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  8. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    24h 42m

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitehaven Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 996.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, stop A, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitehaven Beach.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides