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How to get fromRarotonga to Melbourneby plane, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Rarotonga to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RAR - MEL
    12h 24m
    $502–1,345

  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane RAR - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    15h 19m
    $682–2,645

  3. Fly to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane RAR - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    21h 53m
    $521–1,952

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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