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How to get fromNewcastle to Cook Islandsby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Cook Islands by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NTL - RAR
    11h 1m
    $495–1,616

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SYD - RAR
    11h 18m
    $232–637

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAG - RAR
    14h 50m
    $518–1,679

  4. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TMW - RAR
    15h 28m
    $545–1,778

  5. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane PQQ - RAR
    17h 34m
    $483–1,581

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,941.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Cook Islands?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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