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How to get fromMackay to Whitsunday Islandby train, unknown, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Whitsunday Island by train, unknown, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    2h 21m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    2h 32m

  3. Train, line 860 bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ridebus bus 860
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    3h 49m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 22m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    5h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mackay to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Whitsunday Island via Airlie Beach in around 2h 32m.

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