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How to get fromMagnetic Island to Daintree National Parkby ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnetic Island to Daintree National Park by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus
    9h 45m
    $79–315

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus
    10h 48m
    $75–1,541

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Daintree Rainforestcar car
    10h 9m
    $95–345

  4. Ferry, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus
    7h 2m
    $220–601

  5. Ferry, bus via Cairns

    1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus
    9h 55m
    $94–370

Magnetic Island to Daintree National Park by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Magnetic Island to Daintree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia and Daintree National Park, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Magnetic Island to Daintree National Park. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, take the bus to Cairns Central Station, take the bus to Wonga, then walk to Wonga. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Wonga via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Cairns Central Station, Cairns, and Wonga in around 10h 48m.

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