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How to get fromMackay Harbour to Hamilton Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay Harbour to Hamilton 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 Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4h 15m
    $150–245

  2. Train, line 860 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    5h 10m
    $113–589

  3. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4h 51m
    $147–230

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Mackay Harbour, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay Harbour to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mackay, take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, then take the ferry to Hamilton Island Marina. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mackay Harbour to Hamilton Island Marina via Mackay, Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 5h 10m.

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