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How to get fromRockhampton to Shoalwater Bayby bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Shoalwater Bay by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    8h 52m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    10h 26m

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ROK - HTI
    2. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    6h 47m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Cannonvale

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    10h 11m

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ROK - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    7h 48m

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ROK - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain train
    3. Walk from Bowen to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    5h 59m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 566.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Shoalwater Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rockhampton to Shoalwater Bay. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Daydream Island, then travel to Shoalwater Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Shoalwater Bay via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, Port of Airlie, and Daydream Island in around 10h 26m.

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