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How to get fromWellington to Mackayby plane, train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WLG - MKY
    9h 16m
    $174–717

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane WLG - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    13h 26m
    $295–1,477

  3. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane WLG - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    13h 17m
    $274–1,167

Wellington (WLG) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours.

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