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How to get fromNewcastle to Wilpena Poundby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Wilpena Pound by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane NTL - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    10h 16m
    $474–1,571

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Adelaide Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    3. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    11h 23m
    $223–416

  3. Drive 1,614.6 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Wilpena Poundcar car 1,614.6 km
    17h 41m
    $286–414

  4. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane SYD - WYA
    3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    10h 54m
    $408–701

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NTL - ADL
    2. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    9h 6m
    $279–576

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,598.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Wilpena Pound, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Wilpena Pound. However, you can take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Wilpena Pound. Alternatively, you can drive from Newcastle to Wilpena Pound in around 17h 41m.

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