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How to get fromMackay to Hinchinbrook Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Hinchinbrook Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry ferry
    8h 28m
    $169–2,135

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    11h 16m
    $260–313

  3. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $435–795

  4. Bus, ferry via Ingham

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Inghambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ingham to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    12h 5m
    $254–372

  5. Fly to Cairns, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cardwell to Ramsay Bayferry ferry
    10h 23m
    $463–767

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mackay to Hinchinbrook Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Hinchinbrook Island. However, you can take the train to Ingham, take the taxi to Lucinda, then take the ferry to George's Point. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Ramsay Bay via Cardwell and Cardwell in around 11h 16m.

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