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How to get fromCook Islands to Byron Bayby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cook Islands to Byron Bay by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane RAR - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    13h 14m
    $429–1,662

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane RAR - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    13h 14m
    $551–1,492

  3. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane RAR - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    14h 32m
    $499–1,925

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane RAR - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    17h 29m
    $514–2,247

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cook Islands to Byron Bay. However, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, take the line 760 bus to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay.

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