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How to get fromMelbourne to Tanami Desertby plane, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Tanami Desert by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kununurra, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane MEL - KNX
    2. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    19h 24m

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Halls Creek Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)plane plane MEL - HCQ
    2. Walk from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    32h 10m

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Balgo Hill, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Balgo Hill (BQW)plane plane MEL - BQW
    2. Walk from Balgo Hill (BQW) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    32h 15m

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    16h 46m

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Kununurra, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane AVV - KNX
    3. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    31h 37m

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane AVV - TCA
    3. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    21h 59m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kununurra (KNX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,412.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 24m

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 Kununurra (KNX), 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 Halls Creek Airport (HCQ), then travel to Tanami Desert.

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