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How to get fromFraser Island to Rainbow Beachby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    3h 26m
    $73–239

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from River Heads to Rainbow Beachcar car
    2h 11m
    $24–174

  3. Car ferry, bus via Hervey Bay

    1. Take the car ferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    3h 41m
    $81–254

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Eurong to Wanggoolba Creekcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from River Heads to Rainbow Beachcar car
    3h 19m
    $27–185

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Fraser Island to Rainbow Beach. However, you can take the car ferry to River Heads, take the taxi to Hervey Bay, then take the bus to Rainbow Beach. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wanggoolba Creek to Rainbow Beach via River Heads in around 2h 11m.

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