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How to get fromRainbow Beach to Great Sandy National Parkby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rainbow Beach to Great Sandy National Park 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 carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3h 26m
    $72–237

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rainbow Beach to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    2h 10m
    $24–175

  3. Bus, car ferry via Hervey Bay

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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rainbow Beach to Great Sandy National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia and Great Sandy National Park, QLD, Australia?

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

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