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How to get fromPort Douglas to Queenstownby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Queenstown by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Queenstown Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CNS - ZQN
    11h 59m
    $608–1,174

  2. Bus, fly to Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CNS - DUD
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Queenstownbus bus
    16h 58m
    $767–2,914

Cairns (CNS) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,877.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Queenstown, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Queenstown. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Stanley Street Bus Hub A, Liquor King. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Queenstown.

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