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How to get fromMelbourne to Tanami Desertby plane or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Tanami Desert by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Balgo Hill, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balgo Hill (BQW)plane plane MEL - BQW
    2. Walk from Balgo Hill (BQW) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    28h 20m

  2. Fly to Kununurra, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane MEL - KNX
    2. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    18h 24m

  3. Fly to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane MEL - TCA
    2. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    17h 1m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balgo Hill (BQW) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Tanami Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,802.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 20m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tanami Desert, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Tanami Desert. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Balgo Hill (BQW), then travel to Tanami Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kununurra (KNX), then travel to Tanami Desert.

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