Public Transport

Public Transport

Getting here

Car

Head south out of Cairns on the Bruce Highway, Travel approximately an hour and your first encounter of the Cassowary Coast and township will be Innisfail.

When traveling north from Townsville, follow the Bruce Highway to reach the Cassowary Coast., your first encounter will be the magnificent Hinchinbrook Lookout and then onto Cardwell.

If you drive an electric vehicle, the Cassowary Coast has a growing list of Electric Vehicle charging stations from north to south – see this map to find one near you.

Train

Qld Rail runs regular rail services to the Cassowary Coast departing from Brisbane and Cairns, with travel time approx 24 hours from Brisbane and 2 hours from Cairns. Visit Queensland rail for more information

Ferry

Quick Coast Xpeditions operates a coastal xpeditons between Cairns and Mission Beach. Visit the Quick Coast website, or call +61 493 101 030

Air

Cairns Airport is located approx 90km, 1 hour drive from Innisfail or a 1 hour and 30 minute drive to Mission Beach.

For more information on Cairns Airport call 02 4928 9800 or visit Welcome to Cairns Airport » Cairns Airport

Shuttle services are available to the Cassowary Coast. Bookings are recommended.

Townsville Airport is located approx 165km 2 hour drive from Cardwell or a 2 hour and 35 minute drive to Mission Beach.

For more information on Townsville Airport call 07 or visit Townsville Airport – Queensland

Getting around

Buses

The Greyhound and Premier National bus network connects the regions of the Cassowary Coast with interchange hubs at Cardwell, Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail.

Full details of the bus timetables can be found at Home – Premier Motor Service and Bus Tickets, Travel Passes & Packages | Greyhound Australia

Taxi

The main towns of Innisfail, Tully, Cardwell and Mission Beach provide taxi hubs for the Cassowary Coast along with the main shopping centres. For more information on taxi services or to book a taxi call 131 008.

Water Taxi

A local ferry service between Mission Beach and Dunk Island operates daily.

Additional information can be found at or by calling

Cycling

To find specific ride routes to suit you on Cycling & Exploring The Cassowary Coast | Cairns & Great Barrier Reef.