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How to get fromPinnacles, Airlie Beach to Hamilton Islandby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Pinnacles, Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    1h 27m
    $100–170

  2. Line 860 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    1h 58m
    $56–90

Pinnacles, Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island by foot and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Pinnacles, Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Cruise Whitsundays operates a ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marina every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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