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How to get fromHonolulu to Great Barrier Reefby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to Great Barrier Reef by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns, ferry

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HNL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    21h 34m
    $867–5,117

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HNL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    31h 25m
    $964–4,319

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane HNL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    28h 37m
    $1,232–3,277

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Honolulu to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,509.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 34m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the line 201 bus to Flinders St at Townsville station, walk to Townsville, take the train to Cairns Central Station, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, take the line 111 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef.

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