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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Hamilton Islandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Hamilton Island by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane PQQ - HTI
    6h 49m
    $293–904

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    28h 56m
    $212–4,300

  3. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    32h 48m
    $321–541

  4. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CFS - HTI
    10h 11m
    $274–916

  5. Bus to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TMW - HTI
    11h 11m
    $333–1,022

  6. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Heatherbraebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    9h 30m
    $274–714

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    33h 10m
    $361–682

Port Macquarie to Hamilton Island by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,302.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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