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How to get fromUluru to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Uluru to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane AYQ - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 15m
    $1,092–3,624

  2. Drive 2,897.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uluru to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,897.5 km
    43h 38m
    $521–753

  3. Fly to Coen, drive

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane AYQ - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    22h 51m
    $802–2,034

  4. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane AYQ - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    23h 57m
    $892–2,224

  5. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane AYQ - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    22h 51m
    $857–2,044

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,076Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,010 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Uluru to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Uluru to Cape York Peninsula in around 43h 38m.

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