Bedarra

Bedarra Island is located approximately 7 kilometres off the Tropical North Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns. Access to Bedarra is via Dunk Island.

Getting to Cairns

Regular flights are available to Cairns from all Australian Capital cities with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue.

Transfer between Cairns and Bedarra

By Scenic flight

Hinterland Aviation operates regular scenic transfer flights between Cairns Airport and Dunk Island twice daily. Private charter flights to Dunk Island are also available upon request.

Transfer duration: approx. 45 min. Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the flight departure at the Hinterland Aviation terminal.

A 20 minute courtesy boat transfer connects between Dunk and Bedarra and meets all Hinterland transfers.

Schedules & Pricing

Regular Flight schedules and pricing:

Route                                        Departure Time

Dunk Island to Cairns          9:00am & 1:15pm daily              One Way - Adult - $140
Cairns to Dunk Island          12:15pm & 2:30pm daily            Return - Adult - $280

*Please note flights are subject to availability

Download Bedarra Island private charter flight pricing

Bookings must be made through our Reservations department on 1300 38 4417 within Australia or + 61 7 4047 4747 (internationally). Alternative you may email us your details This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An email or fax confirmation will be sent prior to your flight. Bring this document and photo id (such as a drivers' licence or passport) as this will be required at check-in.

Connecting times

If arriving from a domestic flight to Cairns, a minimum of one and a half hours is required between connecting flights. When arriving from an international flight, a minimum of two and a half hours is required- this includes domestic travel on an international flight number. These connection times are required in either direction.

A courtesy private car transfer from the main terminal at Cairns Airport to the Hinterland Aviation terminal is provided by Sun Palm. Guests will meet the private car transfer at the Sun Palm check-in desk located in the Domestic Terminal.

Note: Guests must advise their connecting flight details 7 days prior to departure. Failure to do so will result in transfers not being arranged.

Guests staying overnight in Cairns, are required to make their own way to the Hinterland Aviation Terminal located at General Aviation, Hanger 7, Tom McDonald Drive, Cairns. Final check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Luggage restrictions

Passengers are restricted to a total of 23kg including one small carry-on piece of hand luggage not exceeding 4kg. Soft suitcases are preferable. Luggage storage facilities are available at the Hinterland Terminal.

Group bookings

We recommend bookings of 10 or more passengers charter a flight. See charter flight information above.

Transfer between Mission Beach and Bedarra

By Quick Cat Boat Transfer

The Quick Cat operates between Mission Beach and Dunk Island, for bookings contact Quick Cat on +61 7 4068 7289 or 1800 654 242. A complimentary transfer between Dunk Island and Bedarra is provided.

By Water Taxi

Mission Beach Water Taxi operates regular trips between Mission Beach and Dunk Island. Direct private charters can be arranged to Bedarra. Refer to Mission Beach Water Taxi for time tables, pricing, information and bookings on +61 7 4068 8310.

Fact Sheet

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