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How to get fromUluru-Katatjuta National Park to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Uluru-Katatjuta National Park to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AYQ - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    8h 5m
    $476–1,427

  2. Drive 2,875.5 km

    1. Drive from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,875.5 km
    32h 21m
    $511–738

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane AYQ - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    10h 19m
    $836–2,577

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,967.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Uluru-Katatjuta National Park, NT, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Uluru-Katatjuta National Park to Cape Tribulation. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to PK's. Alternatively, you can drive from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to Cape Tribulation in around 32h 21m.

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