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How to get fromMackay Airport (MKY) to Whitsunday Islandby bus, unknown, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 58m

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Map of how to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the line 303 bus to Caneland station, stop A, walk to Mackay, take the bus to Airlie Beach, then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay Airport to Whitsunday Island via Caneland station, stop A, Mackay, Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Marina in around 6h 5m.

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