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How to get fromMount Isa to Whitehaven Beachby bus, unknown, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Mount Isa to Whitehaven Beach by bus, unknown, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    17h 44m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    25h 49m

  3. Fly Mount Isa Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ISA - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    19h 18m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    18h 52m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    20h 1m

  6. Fly Mount Isa Airport to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ISA - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 59m

  7. Fly Mount Isa Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ISA - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 43m

  8. Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNJ - MKY
    3. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    9h 2m

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$453Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,226.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, take the bus to Airlie Beach, then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mount Isa station to Whitehaven Beach via Townsville station, Townsville, and Proserpine in around 25h 49m.

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