There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef by plane or ferry
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef is to fly and ferry which costs $370 - $850 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef is to fly and ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs $370 - $850.
The distance between Christchurch and Great Barrier Reef is 3935 km.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Great Barrier Reef.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Phone
- (61) 7 4044 9944
- [email protected]
- Website
- green-island.com.au
Ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Island
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $112
- Schedules at
- green-island.com.au
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