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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nelly Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. Nelly Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nelly Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nelly Bay

Plane

When flying to Nelly Bay, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Nelly Bay include Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Nelly Bay departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Nelly Bay is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 273 km from Nelly Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Nelly Bay, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Nelly Bay include Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Nelly Bay departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Nelly Bay is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 273 km from Nelly Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Nelly Bay

TSVTownsville

Airlines serving Nelly Bay

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (1 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
Hinterland Aviation
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Where to stay in Nelly Bay

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $447 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nelly Bay

Most booked hotels in Nelly Bay

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The Palmer Collective
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Selina Magnetic Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$47+
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Rambutan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Arcadia Beach Guest House And Car Hire
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$42+
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Aquarius on the Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Hiring a car in Nelly Bay

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Nelly Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Nelly Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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