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How to get fromGold Coast to Whitsunday Islandby train, plane, unknown, bus, tram, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Island by train, plane, unknown, bus, tram, or ferry

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

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    5h 24m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    19h 3m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    22h 4m

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

    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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 2m

  5. Tram, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram
    2. Take the train from Helensvale 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    7h 26m

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 59m

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

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    3. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    9h 31m

  8. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    24h 20m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 999.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale 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 Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Whitsunday Island via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Proserpine in around 19h 3m.

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