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How to get fromGold Coast to Cook Islandsby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cook Islands by train or plane

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BNE - RAR
    10h 5m
    $216–632

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OOL - RAR
    11h 52m
    $463–1,513

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,895 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Cook Islands?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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