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How to get fromMackay to Daydream Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay 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
    3h 15m
    $56–102

  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 Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanadebus bus 860
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $49–498

  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 Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3h 56m
    $50–81

Mackay to Daydream Island by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Daydream Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, then take the ferry to Daydream Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Daydream Island via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, and Port of Airlie in around 4h 35m.

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