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

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AKL - HVB
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 24m
    $412–801

  2. Fly to Bundaberg, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 12m
    $257–997

  3. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane AKL - MCY
    2. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough Westtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 28m
    $345–1,413

Auckland (AKL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,499 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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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