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How to get fromSydney to Watarrka National Parkby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Watarrka National Park by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ayers Rock Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane SYD - AYQ
    2. Drive from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Watarrka National Parkcar car
    8h 3m
    $318–952

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    5. Drive from Areyonga to Watarrka National Parkcar car
    2d 4h
    $421–946

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    4. Drive from Areyonga to Watarrka National Parkcar car
    2d 14h
    $2,534–6,768

  4. Drive 2,803.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Watarrka National Parkcar car 2,803.6 km
    29h 32m
    $502–726

  5. Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane SYD - ASP
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Areyongabus bus
    3. Drive from Areyonga to Watarrka National Parkcar car
    13h 1m
    $590–1,457

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,486 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Watarrka National Park, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Watarrka National Park. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then drive to Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Watarrka National Park via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Areyonga in around 2d 4h.

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