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How to get fromHamilton Island to Central Queenslandby ferry, train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Central Queensland by ferry, train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Duaringatrain train
    4. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    13h 23m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Dingobus bus
    4. Walk from Dingo to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    13h 31m

  3. Fly to Biloela, travel

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane HTI - ZBL
    2. Walk from Biloela (ZBL) to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    21h 23m

  4. Ferry, bus, travel via Duaringa

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Duaringabus bus
    4. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    14h 16m

  5. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane HTI - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Dingobus bus
    3. Walk from Dingo to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    7h 38m

  6. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane HTI - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Duaringabus bus
    3. Walk from Duaringa to Central Queenslandunknown unknown
    8h 58m

Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Biloela (ZBL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton Island to Central Queensland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 666.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia and Central Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Central Queensland. However, you can take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Jetty, take the bus to Proserpine station, walk to Proserpine, take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Duaringa, then travel to Central Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Central Queensland via Shute Harbour, Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Rockhampton, and Dingo in around 13h 31m.

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