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How to get fromSydney to Great Keppel Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Great Keppel Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    9h 7m
    $304–538

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus 440
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    31h 9m
    $236–545

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus 440
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    33h 38m
    $308–480

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane NTL - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    12h
    $299–676

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Biloela, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane SYD - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marinabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Islandferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $544–1,233

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Great Keppel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,261.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Great Keppel Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Great Keppel Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Rockhampton (ROK), walk to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport, take the bus to Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, walk to Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty, then take the ferry to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Fisherman's Beach, Great Keppel Island via Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Rockhampton, Rockhampton Police Complex, Waterline Way at Keppel Bay Marina, and Keppel Bay Marina, Red Jetty in around 31h 9m.

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