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How to get fromNewcastle to Whitsundaysby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Whitsundays by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    5h 31m
    $234–656

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    33h 10m
    $265–530

  3. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 43m
    $258–786

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    33h 11m
    $268–678

  5. Bus, ferry via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    36h 20m
    $285–419

Newcastle to Whitsundays by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,434.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Whitsundays, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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