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Moving to New Zealand? Choosing a shipping container and your method of transportation is one of the most popular, affordable, and reliable options to move your belongings. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about costs, shipping vehicles and furniture, the best moving companies and tips on container shipping. Keep reading and don’t forget to request your free moving quotes!
As you may know, there are different alternatives to choose from when shipping your belongings to New Zealand. Although air freight can be the fastest way to get you set up there, it’s also the most expensive. If you’re looking for a balance between speed and affordability, sea freight is the best choice.
The cost of shipping a container to New Zealand from Australia will differ on the season, regulations, distance between ports, or size of the container. To give you an idea, we gathered the costs for the main routes:
| Popular Routes | 20-foot container | 40-foot container |
| Sydney – Auckland | $1,800 – $2,200 | $2,500 – $3,000 |
| Melbourne – Dunedin | $2,000 – $2,400 | $2,800 – $3,300 |
| Perth – Wellington | $2,500 – $3,000 | $3,500 – $4,000 |
*Disclaimer: They are estimates and may change based on several factors.
Finding cheap shipping options from Australia to New Zealand is also possible. Here are some tips you can consider:
Are you considering moving back to Australia instead? The cost of shipping a container from NZ to Australia starts from as low as $2,000. Ask for your free quotes now!
When moving to New Zealand, you may want to bring some household goods and furniture with you. International moving companies usually offer you extra services to help you pack, load, unpack, and unload your belongings once they arrive at the destination.
In the table below you can find the average prices for shipping household goods:
| Household Size | Costs |
| 1 Bedroom flat | $2,600 – $3,000 |
| 3 bedroom house | $4,100 – $4,500 |
| 5 bedroom house | $6,100 – $6,700 |
*Disclaimer: They are estimates and may change based on several factors.
The cost of moving your vehicle to New Zealand can vary based on the size of your vehicle and the type of transportation:
| Vehicle | RORO Shipping | Container Shipping |
| Car | $2,300 – $3,200 | $4,000 – $4,600 |
| Motorbike | $1,300 – $1,800 | $2,300 – $2,800 |
| Caravan | $2,500 – $3,700 | $5,500 – $6,000 |
If you meet the requirements below, you may qualify for duty-free car shipping when importing your vehicle to New Zealand:
You can read more in detail about the requirements on the NZ Transport Agency page about importing used vehicles.
Requesting quotes from different movers can help you find the company that suits your needs and budget better. Compare services, reviews, and prices to start the process!
We hope that by now you feel confident in your knowledge about container shipping to New Zealand and are ready for your move. If you have further questions, see our FAQs below, and read the related articles.
