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How to get fromMelbourne to Great Keppel Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MEL - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    10h 18m
    $334–634

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane AVV - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $260–773

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Biloela, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane MEL - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    13h 22m
    $444–1,239

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,771.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Great Keppel Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Rockhampton (ROK), walk to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport, take the bus to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, walk to Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty, then take the ferry to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Rockhampton (ROK), walk to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport, take the bus to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, walk to Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty, then take the ferry to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island.

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