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How to get fromAustralia Zoo to Great Barrier Reefby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Australia Zoo to Great Barrier Reef by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    8h 19m
    $138–676

  2. Line 615 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCY - CNS
    8h 23m
    $242–702

  3. Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    10h 51m
    $182–712

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,492.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Australia Zoo to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can walk to Australia Zoo, take the line 615 bus to Landsborough station, stop A, walk to Landsborough station, platform 2, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can walk to Australia Zoo, take the line 615 bus to Landsborough station, stop A, take the line 615 bus to Maroochydore station, platform 2, take the line 622 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, walk to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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