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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 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
    $338–828

  2. Fly Burnie to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BWT - HTI
    18h 33m
    $344–1,005

  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
    $574–1,552

Hobart (HBA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tasmania to Hamilton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,521.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Hobart (HBA) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) twice daily.

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