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How to get fromKangaroo Island to Great Barrier Reefby plane or ferry

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Kingscote (KGC) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,306 km
  • Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the taxi to Kingscote (KGC) 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.

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