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How to get fromGympie to Fraser Islandby bus, taxi, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gympie to Fraser Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Maryboroughbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Maryborough to River Headstaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3h 32m
    $145–336

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gympie to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wanggoolba Creek to Eurongcar car
    3h 20m
    $27–180

  3. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gympie North to Maryborough Westtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    3. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    4h 28m
    $154–642

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Map of how to get from Gympie to Fraser Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Gympie to Fraser Island. However, you can take the bus to Maryborough, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gympie North station, walk to Gympie North, take the train to Maryborough West, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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