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How to get fromLone Pine Koala Sanctuary to Great Barrier Reefby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to Great Barrier Reef by train or plane

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sherwood station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    7h 18m
    $138–675

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    9h 22m
    $133–653

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,433.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can walk to Sherwood station, platform 2, take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 4, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can walk to Sherwood station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the line 760 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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