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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ROK - HTI
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $578–887

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    10h 10m
    $356–507

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Sarinatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sarina to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    11h 50m
    $361–1,484

  4. Bus, ferry via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Airportferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Airport to Hayman Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $361–454

Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rockhampton to Hayman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockhampton to Hayman Island. However, you can fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Hayman Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Hayman Island via Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Airport in around 10h 10m.

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