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How to get fromHervey Bay to Daydream Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Daydream Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HVB - HTI
    5h 47m
    $594–1,271

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    15h 16m
    $138–346

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    14h 57m
    $217–3,262

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane HVB - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    8h 22m
    $513–1,097

  5. Bus, ferry via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride to Station Square Shopping Centrebus bus 705
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    18h 45m
    $150–256

Hervey Bay to Daydream Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Daydream Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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