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How to get fromMackay Airport (MKY) to Daydream Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Daydream Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $57–107

  2. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $49–83

  3. Line 303 bus, train, line 860 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay Airport to Caneland station, stop Abus bus 303
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanadebus bus 860
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    6h 8m

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Daydream Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Daydream Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Daydream Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Daydream Island. However, you can take the line 303 bus to Caneland station, stop A, walk to Mackay, take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, then take the ferry to Daydream Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay Airport to Daydream Island via Caneland station, stop A, Mackay, Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, and Port of Airlie in around 6h 8m.

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