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How to get fromMackay to Borroloolaby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Borroloola by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Mackay, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane MKY - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    14h 3m
    $553–1,210

  2. Drive  1,874 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Borroloolacar car 1,874 km
    31h 45m
    $339–490

  3. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane PPP - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    22h 58m
    $931–2,612

  4. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane MOV - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    14h 53m
    $693–1,848

  5. Train to Townsville Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane TSV - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    20h 32m
    $651–2,787

Mackay (MKY) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 3m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Borroloola, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Borroloola. However, you can fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV) then take the taxi to Borroloola. Alternatively, you can drive from Mackay to Borroloola in around 31h 45m.

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