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How to get fromAuckland to Port Douglasby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Port Douglas by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AKL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    12h 5m
    $396–866

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WRE - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    18h 18m
    $315–1,099

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,726.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Port Douglas. 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 Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas.

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