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How to get fromAtherton to Great Barrier Reefby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Atherton to Great Barrier Reef by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry via Trinity Beach

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    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    4h 12m
    $141–152

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    2h 10m
    $356–400

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    4h 14m
    $144–156

Atherton to Great Barrier Reef by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Atherton to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.

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