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There are 3 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
    11h 32m
    $454–973

  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
    19h 23m
    $273–1,005

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KKE - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus bus
    20h 41m
    $294–1,037

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Port Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,727.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 32m

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 line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, 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 line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas.

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