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How to get fromMackay to Shoalwater Bayby bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Shoalwater Bay by bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    4h 27m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    5h 47m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    5h 8m

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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Shoalwater Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Shoalwater Bay. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Daydream Island, then travel to Shoalwater Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Shoalwater Bay via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, Port of Airlie, and Daydream Island in around 5h 47m.

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