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How to get fromCairns to Lizard Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Lizard Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    2. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    3h 44m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus Cairns
    2. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    6h 35m

  3. Bus, travel via Palmer River

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cooktownbus bus
    3. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    7h 5m

Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Lizard Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Lizard Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then travel to Lizard Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Lizard Island via Cooktown in around 6h 35m.

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