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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Whitehaven Beachby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitehaven Beach by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2h 49m

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane NTL - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    9h 15m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    32h 39m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    35h 30m

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  7. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    37h 52m

  8. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    41h 41m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitehaven Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,538.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, take the bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), then travel to Whitehaven Beach.

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