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How to get fromPerth to Great Barrier Reefby plane or ferry

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Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,480.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) 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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