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How to get fromAuckland to Lizard Islandby plane, unknown or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Lizard Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Cooktown Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane AKL - CTN
    2. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    13h 45m

  2. Fly Auckland to Cairns, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AKL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    3. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    17h 26m

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane WRE - CTN
    3. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    20h 22m

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cairns, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WRE - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    4. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    23h 23m

  5. Fly Auckland to Lockhart River Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane AKL - IRG
    2. Walk from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    18h 51m

Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lizard Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lizard Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then travel to Lizard Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Cooktown, then travel to Lizard Island.

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