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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Fraser Islandby plane, car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Fraser Island by plane, car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane PQQ - HVB
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    7h 22m
    $538–994

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    10h 44m
    $152–360

  3. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    16h 7m
    $211–1,509

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    18h 31m
    $188–437

  5. Bus, car ferry via Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    19h 16m
    $191–432

Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Macquarie to Fraser Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 711.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Macquarie to Fraser Island. However, you can take the line 341 bus to Port Macquarie Airport, walk to Port Macquarie (PQQ) airport, fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take the line 184 bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, walk to Wauchope Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Maryborough West, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek.

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