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How to get fromAuckland to Fraser Islandby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AKL - HVB
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 21m
    $217–956

  2. Fly to Bundaberg, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane AKL - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 9m
    $227–945

Auckland (AKL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,499.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Fraser Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Bundaberg (BDB), walk to Bundaberg Airport, take the bus to Hervey Bay, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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