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How to get fromMackay to Fraser Islandby plane, car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    6h 33m
    $425–843

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 6m
    $136–338

  3. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Maryborough Westtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    11h 14m
    $209–2,870

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Hervey Baybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 23m
    $159–364

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane MKY - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    8h 26m
    $547–771

  6. Bus, car ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 46m
    $172–497

Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Fraser Island. However, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maryborough West, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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