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How to get fromTasmania to Hamilton Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Tasmania to Hamilton Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Burnie to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BWT - HTI
    18h 33m
    $444–1,305

  2. Fly Hobart to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HBA - HTI
    6h 32m
    $348–878

  3. Fly Launceston to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LST - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    13h 46m
    $574–1,557

Burnie (BWT) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tasmania to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,337.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 33m

What companies run services between Tasmania, Australia and Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Burnie (BWT) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 6 times a week.

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