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How to get fromRainbow Beach to Fraser Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey Baybus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3h 26m
    $73–240

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rainbow Beach to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    2h 10m
    $25–176

  3. Bus, car ferry via Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey Baybus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3h 41m
    $82–259

  4. Drive, car ferry via Eurong

    1. Drive from Rainbow Beach to River Headscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wanggoolba Creek to Eurongcar car
    3h 19m
    $28–181

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia and Fraser Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rainbow Beach to Fraser Island. However, you can take the bus to Hervey Bay, take the taxi to River Heads, then take the car ferry to Wanggoolba Creek. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rainbow Beach to Wanggoolba Creek via River Heads in around 2h 10m.

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