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How to get fromWhitsunday Islands to Cape York Peninsulaby car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cape York Peninsula by car or plane

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  1. Drive 1,322.8 km

    best
    1. Drive from Bowen to Cape York Peninsulacar car 1,322.8 km
    20h 58m
    $235–339

  2. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane PPP - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    24h 48m
    $216–1,020

  3. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane PPP - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    23h 42m
    $439–1,291

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Whitsunday Islands to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,322.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 58m

What companies run services between Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

You can drive from Bowen to Cape York Peninsula in around 20h 58m.

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