How to Travel from
Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Cape Hillsborough National Park, Australia → Rainbow Beach, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach
Composite routes from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach
Cheapest
11 h 6 min
Car
868 km.
from $47
Other
7 h 18 min
Plane, Bus
692 km.
from $700.11
13 h 8 min
Train, Bus
692 km.
from $1003.80
21 h 28 min
Plane
691 km.
from $394.46
Route Navigator Cape Hillsborough National Park - Rainbow Beach
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cape Hillsborough Road
Cape Hillsborough Road, 8 km 241 м
8 km 241 м
Turn left onto Yakapari Seaforth Road
Yakapari Seaforth Road, 21 km 630 м
21 km 630 м
Keep left onto Yakapari Seaforth Road
Yakapari Seaforth Road, 40 м
40 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 14 km 861 м
14 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 882 м
9 km 882 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 902 м
17 km 902 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 11 km 308 м
11 km 308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 288 km 853 м
288 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 820 м
8 km 820 м
Continue onto Musgrave Street
Musgrave Street, 4 km 45 м
4 km 45 м
Turn left onto George Street (Bruce Highway)
George Street (Bruce Highway), 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 3 km 81 м
3 km 81 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take A1 toward Mount Larcom, Brisbane
Bruce Highway, Mount Larcom, Brisbane, A1, 374 km 277 м
374 km 277 м
Keep left
134 м
134 м
Keep left
75 м
75 м
Turn left onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 4 km 39 м
4 km 39 м
Turn right onto Lennox Street
Lennox Street, 222 м
222 м
Turn left onto Sussex Street
Sussex Street, 331 м
331 м
Turn left onto Wharf Street
Wharf Street, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Kent Street
Kent Street, 1 km 859 м
1 km 859 м
Turn left onto Tiger Street
Tiger Street, 1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Cambridge Street, 17 km 898 м
17 km 898 м
Turn right onto Maryborough Cooloola Road
Maryborough Cooloola Road, 40 km 70 м
40 km 70 м
Turn left onto Tin Can Bay Road
Tin Can Bay Road, 3 km 400 м
3 km 400 м
Turn right onto Rainbow Beach Road
Rainbow Beach Road, 30 km 822 м
30 km 822 м
Turn left onto Clarkson Drive
Clarkson Drive, 91 м
91 м
Turn sharp left onto Spectrum Street
Spectrum Street, 121 м
121 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,195.65
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
Bus from Mackay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Maryborough to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$23.91
Bus from Mackay to Wallu
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$22.83
Bus from Mackay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Bus from Maryborough to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,595.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach?
The cheapest way to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach is to drive which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 12h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach?
The fastest way to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach is to fly and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $358.70 - $706.52 .
How far is it from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach?
The distance between Cape Hillsborough National Park and Rainbow Beach is 789 km. The road distance is 857.5 km.
How do I travel from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .
How long does it take to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach?
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.
Can I drive from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach?
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach is 857 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Cape Hillsborough National Park to Rainbow Beach.
Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?
There are 190+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach. Prices start at $62.29 per night.
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