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How to get fromMackay to Borroloolaby plane, taxi, car or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Borroloola by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Mackay, taxi

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane MKY - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    11h 48m
    $432–1,173

  2. Drive 1,874 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Borroloolacar car 1,874 km
    31h 46m
    $343–495

  3. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane PPP - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    23h 3m
    $686–1,902

Mackay (MKY) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Borroloola, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Borroloola. However, you can fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV) then take the taxi to Borroloola. Alternatively, you can drive from Mackay to Borroloola in around 31h 46m.

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