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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Ningaloo Reefby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ningaloo Reef by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Learmonth, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane MEL - LEA
    2. Drive from Learmonth-Airport-LEA to Ningaloo Reefcar car
    9h 4m
    $582–1,289

  2. Fly to Onslow Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Onslow Airport (ONS)plane plane MEL - ONS
    2. Drive from Onslow Airport (ONS) to Ningaloo Reefcar car
    12h 3m
    $391–905

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Exmouth Visitor Centrebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Exmouth Visitor Centre to Ningaloo Reeftaxi taxi
    4d 15h
    $3,647–4,397

  4. Drive 4,509.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne-Airport-MEL to Ningaloo Reefcar car 4,509.9 km
    2d
    $799–1,155

  5. Fly to Karratha Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane plane MEL - KTA
    2. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to Exmouth Visitor Centrebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Exmouth Visitor Centre to Ningaloo Reeftaxi taxi
    15h 26m
    $885–1,419

  6. Fly to Carnarvon Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Carnarvon Airport (CVQ)plane plane MEL - CVQ
    2. Take the bus from Carnarvon Visitor Centre to Exmouth Visitor Centrebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Exmouth Visitor Centre to Ningaloo Reeftaxi taxi
    13h 46m
    $520–1,055

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Learmonth (LEA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,486.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Ningaloo Reef?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ningaloo Reef. However, you can fly to Learmonth (LEA) then drive to Ningaloo Reef. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Adelaide Station, take the train to Darwin, take the taxi to Darwin, take the bus to Roebuck Plains, take the bus to Exmouth Visitor Centre, then take the taxi to Ningaloo Reef.

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