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

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There are 2 ways to get from Cooktown to Lizard Island by bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    3. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  2. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTN - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    3. Walk from Cooktown to Lizard Islandunknown unknown
    9h 23m

Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Lizard Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooktown to Lizard Island. However, you can take the bus to Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), then travel to Lizard Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Cooktown, then travel to Lizard Island.

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