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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Wilpena Pound by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane SYD - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    9h 8m
    $501–1,004

  2. Fly to Adelaide Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    2. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    8h 38m
    $231–534

  3. Drive  1,605.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Wilpena Poundcar car 1,605.2 km
    17h 50m
    $346–499

  4. Fly to Broken Hill, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane plane SYD - BHQ
    2. Drive from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    9h
    $421–834

  5. Fly to Port Lincoln Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane plane SYD - PLO
    2. Drive from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Wilpena Poundcar car
    10h 34m
    $611–1,034

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Wilpena Pound, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Wilpena Pound. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Wilpena Pound. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Wilpena Pound in around 17h 50m.

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