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How to get fromFraser Island to New Zealandby car ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Fraser Island to New Zealand by car ferry or plane

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  1. Car ferry, fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane HVB - AKL
    8h 5m
    $497–924

  2. Car ferry, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HVB - CHC
    9h 13m
    $350–1,522

  3. Car ferry, fly to Wellington

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HVB - WLG
    9h 20m
    $393–1,629

Hervey Bay (HVB) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fraser Island to New Zealand.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,479.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Fraser Island to New Zealand. However, you can take the car ferry to River Heads, take the taxi to Hervey Bay (HVB) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, then take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to River Heads, take the taxi to Hervey Bay (HVB) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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