How to Travel from
Mackay to Daintree National Park
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Mackay, Australia → Daintree National Park, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Daintree National Park
Composite routes from Mackay to Daintree National Park
Cheapest
10 h 45 min
Car
855 km.
from $47
Other
15 h 4 min
Train, Bus
682 km.
from $896.04
15 h 57 min
682 km.
from $232.13
13 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
682 km.
from $530.22
13 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
682 km.
from $264.54
12 h 55 min
Train, Plane
682 km.
from $329.86
10 h 44 min
Train, Plane
682 km.
from $516.82
Route Navigator Mackay - Daintree National Park
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 56 м
56 м
Keep left
1 km 312 м
1 km 312 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 6 km 300 м
6 km 300 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 516 м
5 km 516 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 52 km 269 м
52 km 269 м
Turn right onto Toogood Road
Toogood Road, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn right onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Continue onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 458 м
458 м
Keep left
72 м
72 м
Turn left onto McCoombe Street
McCoombe Street, 317 м
317 м
Turn left onto Kingsford Street
Kingsford Street, 264 м
264 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swallow Street
Swallow Street, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
Keep left
456 м
456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 312 м
312 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 293 м
293 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 10 km 300 м
10 km 300 м
Continue onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 4 km 84 м
4 km 84 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 512 м
2 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 135 м
1 km 135 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 42 km 74 м
42 km 74 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 14 km 279 м
14 km 279 м
Continue onto Front Street
Front Street, 52 м
52 м
Keep left onto Foxton Avenue
Foxton Avenue, 26 km 519 м
26 km 519 м
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 4 km 558 м
4 km 558 м
Continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 149 м
149 м
Turn left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 24 м
24 м
Attention, take ferry (Daintree River Ferry)
Daintree River Ferry, 276 м
276 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 7 km 497 м
7 km 497 м
Turn slight left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 11 km 210 м
11 km 210 м
Turn left onto Turpentine Road
Turpentine Road, 2 km 560 м
2 km 560 м
Turn slight right onto Turpentine Road
Turpentine Road, 1 km 716 м
1 km 716 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$442.08
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$618.92
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$631.55
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$442.08
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Mackay to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
11h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$947.32
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$505.24
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$189.46
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Daintree
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$31.58
Bus from Cooktown to Ayton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.16–$22.74
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.26–$1,842.31
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.42–$314.34
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park?
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 15h 21m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park?
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $369.57 - $923.91 .
How far is it from Mackay to Daintree National Park?
The distance between Mackay and Daintree National Park is 842 km. The road distance is 946.8 km.
How do I travel from Mackay to Daintree National Park without a car?
The best way to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 4m and costs $70.65 - $1739.13 .
How long does it take to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park?
It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Mackay to Daintree National Park, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Daintree National Park?
It is currently 19:00 at both, Mackay and Daintree National Park.
Can I drive from Mackay to Daintree National Park?
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Daintree National Park is 947 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Mackay to Daintree National Park.
Where can I stay near Daintree National Park?
There are 61+ hotels available in Daintree National Park. Prices start at $53.80 per night.
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