Thursday Island - Transport & Travel
Airports & Flights
The airport is located on Horn Island. A regular daytime passenger ferry service operates between Thursday Island and Horn Island, then a minibus shuttle service between Horn Island jetty and the airport, connecting to the flights. Local airlines operate regular services to many of the outer islands.
Qantaslink (of Qantas Airlines) operates twice-daily service between Horn Island and Cairns. Aerotropics operate a regular service between Cairns and Bamaga on Cape York.
Buses
An inexpensive bus service with frequent bus stops operates on the island.
Ferries
A regular daytime passenger ferry service operates between Thursday Island and Horn Island.
Water Taxis
Occasionally available on Ch. 16 – better to use your own dinghy!
Taxis in Thursday Island
Ask around for Bryan – recommended by cruisers who visited in June 2024 as being very knowledgeable and friendly. AU$70 per person for a tour of the island
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