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How to get fromNowra to Hamilton Islandby train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nowra to Hamilton Island by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    6h 54m
    $287–997

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    41h 27m
    $382–694

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Nowra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane OAG - HTI
    9h 26m
    $437–1,282

  4. Bus, train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus bus
    4. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CBR - HTI
    10h 31m
    $342–1,263

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    41h 48m
    $402–914

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 #2

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    43h 20m
    $382–844

Nowra to Hamilton Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,675.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nowra to Hamilton Island. However, you can take the bus to Bomaderry Station, walk to Bomaderry Station, take the train to Kiama Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, then fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Hamilton Island Marina via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Airlie Beach, and Port of Airlie in around 41h 27m.

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