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How to get fromMackay to Lady Elliot Islandby plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Lady Elliot Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bundaberg, travel

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane MKY - BDB
    2. Walk from Bundaberg-Airport-BDB to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    5h 40m

  2. Bus, travel (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Agnes Waterbus bus Brisbane
    2. Walk from Agnes Water to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    9h 39m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Bundabergtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    9h 45m

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Mackay to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Wanggoolba Creek to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    11h 59m

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, travel

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Walk from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 17m

  6. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Agnes Waterbus bus
    3. Walk from Agnes Water to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 51m

  7. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Gladstonetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to Agnes Waterbus bus
    3. Walk from Agnes Water to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    10h 17m

  8. Bus, travel via Bundaberg

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Bundabergbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Walk from Zunker St at Water Tower to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    12h 49m

Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 620 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Lady Elliot Island. However, you can fly to Bundaberg (BDB) then travel to Lady Elliot Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Lady Elliot Island via Agnes Water in around 9h 39m.

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