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How to get fromRockhampton to Hamilton Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockhampton to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ROK - HTI
    4h
    $380–700

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    9h 49m
    $112–1,733

  3. Bus, ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry Direct Hamilton Island
    8h 49m
    $122–253

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    10h 1m
    $170–273

Rockhampton to Hamilton Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.8 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day.

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