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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CNS - HVB
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    6h 53m
    $411–1,009

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Hervey Baybus bus Pm19
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    24h 16m
    $261–492

  3. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Maryborough Westtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    22h 53m
    $279–5,522

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cairns to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    18h 47m
    $271–532

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane CNS - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    9h 56m
    $474–1,089

  6. Bus, car ferry via Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Hervey Baybus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    25h 21m
    $269–526

Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Fraser Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) 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 Maryborough West, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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