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How to get fromMackay to Cape York Peninsulaby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Cape York Peninsula by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Mackay to Weipa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane MKY - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 1m
    $471–1,551

  2. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane PPP - IRG
    3. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    27h 33m
    $266–1,512

  3. Drive  1,508.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Cape York Peninsulacar car 1,508.3 km
    23h 6m
    $273–394

Mackay (MKY) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can fly to Weipa Airport (WEI) then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Mackay to Cape York Peninsula in around 23h 6m.

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