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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Great Barrier Reefby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Great Barrier Reef by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie

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    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PQQ - CNS
    7h 44m
    $473–904

  2. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    11h 31m
    $514–1,016

Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Macquarie to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,788.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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