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How to get fromChristchurch to Fraser Islandby plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CHC - HVB
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 16m
    $249–1,094

  2. Fly to Bundaberg, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane CHC - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    13h 39m
    $285–1,141

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,728.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Fraser Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 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 line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Bundaberg (BDB), walk to Bundaberg Airport, take the bus to Hervey Bay, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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