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How to get fromSea World to Great Barrier Reefby tram, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sea World to Great Barrier Reef by tram, plane, or train

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Southport station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h 33m
    $132–652

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    7h 32m
    $140–678

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Sea World, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Sea World to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can walk to Southport station, platform 2, take the vehicle to Broadbeach South station, platform 1, walk to Broadbeach South station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can walk to Southport station, platform 1, take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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