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How to get fromMackay to Great Keppel Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackay to Great Keppel Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    4h 49m
    $319–647

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus 440
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $104–134

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus 440
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $106–1,274

  4. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus 440
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    8h 50m
    $106–175

Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Great Keppel Island. However, you can fly to Rockhampton (ROK), walk to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport, take the bus to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, walk to Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty, then take the ferry to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island via Rockhampton, Rockhampton Police Complex, Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, and Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty in around 8h 49m.

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