Travelling to Wide Bay
By bus
By aeroplane
By car
Brisbane accommodation
Several options are available for your travel to Wide Bay. Students flying into Australia can make connecting flights to the Wide Bay region from most domestic terminals. It is important to make your travel arrangements before leaving your home country, to ensure availability of seats.
WideBay TAFE offers airport reception to those students who request it.
Travel to Wide Bay by bus
| Service used | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| McCafferty's/Greyhound Pioneer | 13 14 99 |
| Arrive at | |
| Bay Central Coach Terminal (Hervey Bay) 61 7 4124 4000 | |
All bus services to Hervey Bay arrive at the Bay Central Coach Terminal. There are approximately eight daily services from Brisbane to Hervey Bay. Upon arrival, you will be met by the International Student Support Officer and taken to your accommodation.
Travel to Wide Bay by aeroplane
| Service used | Telephone number | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey World Travel | 61 7 4128 1900 | herveybay@harveyworld.com.au |
| Arrive at | ||
| Hervey Bay Airport (domestic flights only) | ||
| Maryborough Airport (domestic flights only) | ||
| Bundaberg Airport (domestic flights only) | ||
Upon arrival, you will be met by the International Student Support Officer and taken to your accommodation.
Travelling to Wide Bay by car
| Location | Approximate distances |
|---|---|
| Brisbane to Maryborough | 295 kilometres |
| Brisbane to Hervey Bay | 330 kilometres |
| Brisbane to Bundaberg | 425 kilometres |
Travel time is between three and four hours driving time from Brisbane via the Bruce Highway.
Brisbane accommodation
Should you arrive in Brisbane at a time which does not allow same-day transfer to Wide Bay, several accommodation options are available. Hostel accommodation costs are approximately AUD $25 to AUD $50 per night. Hotel/Motel accommodation costs range from approximately AUD $50 to AUD $150 per night.
These arrangements may be made through your travel agent.
See our region section for further information about the region's climate, industry and attractions.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Prices include *GST where applicable.
*GST is a Commonwealth Government Goods and Services Tax.
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