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How to get fromMerimbula to Hamilton Islandby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Merimbula to Hamilton Island by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MIM - HTI
    21h 28m
    $330–950

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus bus 772
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 632
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    46h 27m
    $350–815

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    47h 16m
    $365–821

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2d 3h
    $395–571

Merimbula to Hamilton Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day.

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