Make your move to Australia from New Zealand a hassle-free experience!
While the distance between Australia and New Zealand may be small, all international moves require a high level of organisation. Luckily, Allied is here to make organising the finer details of your international move easy and facilitate all the logistics required.
As part of the world’s largest international moving network, Allied has over 600 locations around the world, including 10 locations throughout New Zealand and 40 offices spread around Australia. So no matter where in Australia you are headed, our comprehensive network allows us to provide a smooth moving experience for those relocating across the Tasman.
With decades of experience in helping Kiwis move to Australia, Allied has the right expertise and track record to ensure your relocation is successful. Our dedicated moving team will be there to oversee every step of your move and ultimately enable you to focus on being excited for your relocation.
You can receive a free quote which is specific to your moving requirements by filling out our quote above form, or get in touch with us!
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Seamless door-to-door experience
Relocating internationally is undoubtedly a highly stressful experience. From dealing with custom regulations to packing all your belongings to trying to facilitate between different moving companies, your move to Australia can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare. Choosing a moving company with an international moving network is the key to ensuring that your move is smooth and successful.
Allied can provide our customers with an unmatched level of coverage and assistance. This way, you can trust that you will receive the same quality of service when we help you pack in New Zealand as when we help you unpack in Australia.
Door-to-door service is about much more than convenience. It adds security to your move, quality assurance to the process and peace of mind throughout. We also offer our customers a way of tracking their own relocation through our global tracking system. With this system, our customers can ensure that their move is progressing well and ensure that the whole process is as stress-free as possible. At any point, we are just an email or phone call away from answering any questions you may have throughout the journey.
Additional Services for Moving to Australia
Furniture Storage
Furniture can be a hassle when moving to Australia, especially if you don’t have a permanent residence ready for you on arrival. Our secure long and short term storage solutions in both Australia and New Zealand maximise your convenience and provide you with much needed flexibility throughout your international move. You can choose to leave items in our purpose-built New Zealand storage facilities and then ship over your items when you are ready. Alternatively, you can also securely store furniture and belongings in our cutting edge Australian facilities on the other side. Whether you need short term or long term furniture storage, Allied will keep your beloved items safe as long as you need. With 24/7 CCTV security monitoring, stringent inventory management systems and high quality storage units, you can rest assured that your furniture is securely stored.
Packing Services
Packing services are helpful during any type of move, however they are especially valuable during the long-haul transit of international relocations. Not only can we save you time and effort by professionally packing your belongings for you, but we can ensure that your items are packed in the most efficient and secure way possible. As the Tasman is notorious for being rough, we use the latest packing technology, resources and methods to provide ultimate protection while in transit. Our international wrapping material offers complete protection for furniture, reducing the risk of incurring any damage or marks over the course of your move to Australia. We’re also able to assist you once you arrive, unpacking your furniture and belongings in your new Australia home. Choosing our packing services for your international move to Australia is the best way to save yourself time, reduce stress, enhance the efficiency of your packing and increase the safety of your belongings.
Removals Insurance
Despite all of the additional safety precautions and security measures that we have created, there is always some risk involved when sending your items across the Tasman. That’s why we offer comprehensive transit and storage insurance options for customers moving from New Zealand to Australia. We have a wide range of insurance plans to suit your specific needs. While there is always some element of risk involved, choosing our transit insurance options can remove the financial risk, reducing the stress and allowing you to enjoy the exciting process of moving to Australia.
Find out more about the range of insurance options that we offer.
Vehicle Transport
We understand that your whole life can’t fit in a box. There are many important parts of your life that require an extra level of attention to move them overseas. This includes vehicles. We can assist with any vehicle relocation that you may require. If you need to transport your car from New Zealand to Australia, we can help with the logistics, execution and fine details of the process. This includes important regulatory steps like government requirements, laws, fees and bureaucratic processes. We also recommend speaking with one of our friendly move consultants about this process, as the rules and regulations are subject to change.
Find out more about how we can help you transport your vehicle to Australia.
Award winning international movers
As the leading provider of International moving services around the world Allied are the international removalists team you can trust to deliver your effects safely. With a network of over 600 global locations, we have helped over 160,000 customers move overseas over the past 10 years alone!
Importing items into Australia
It’s important to be aware of the restrictions and regulations on importing personal effects and household goods. Australia has stringent quarantine regulations in place to protect the nation’s biodiversity and ecological equilibrium. All items that you bring with you to Australia from outside the country are subject to examination and potential quarantine by the Australian government. Of particular interest to quarantine regulators are items that have come into contact with plants, animals or soil from outside of Australia.
Beyond following quarantine regulations, it’s important to be well aware of these rules and processes before making the move to Australia as there are fees associated with examination and quarantining of your effects. Therefore you want to make sure that you are
only importing items that are legally permissible and worth the cost of any potential quarantine fees that could be incurred. For more information and details about the restrictions on items that can be brought into Australia, visit the website for the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Moving to Australia FAQs
Where are your teams in Australia based?
We’re proud that our removalist network extends to every major city of Australia, as well as dozens of regional centres and towns across all states and territories. So, whether you’re moving from New Zealand to Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, or even Darwin, our streamlined network will get your belongings there in one piece.Is it worth moving to Australia from New Zealand?
Although New Zealand is relatively close to Australia both physically and culturally, it’s no secret that a cross-Tasman move can present a lot more opportunities that make it worth considering. Whether you’re looking for warmer weather, professional growth or a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, Australia likely has the change you’re searching for.Are my items financially covered in case of an accident?
Yes, when you purchase transit insurance for your move your items will be financially protected in the case of damage or accident. We offer a range of transit insurance plans to cater for different circumstances. You can’t remove all risk from an international move, but you can protect yourself financially. Get in touch with us today to find out more about how you can insure yourself for your move to Australia.How far in advance should I book my international move to Australia?
As early as possible. The earlier that you begin organising and booking your international move to Australia, the easier the process will be. The more time you have, the less stress will be involved. However, we generally recommend making international bookings at least two weeks in advance to ensure that everything can be organised in time. If you need to carry out an international move at short notice, get in touch with our friendly customer service team to find out how we can help you.What can’t I import into Australia?
According to the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, the following items cannot be brought into the country as personal effects:- fresh fruit and vegetables
- live plants, bulbs, tubers, corms and cuttings
- prohibited and restricted seeds
- unidentified seeds (including spices)
- khapra beetle high-risk plant products
- live animals (including pets) that require an import permit
- biological products including some plant based, herbal medications
- unprocessed goods of plant or animal origin
- soiled goods, or goods containing organic residues
- goods knowingly infested with pests or a disease.
How do I pack my large items, like furniture?
When you make the move from New Zealand to Australia, we make sure that your big ticket items like furniture are professionally packed, sealed and protected for the journey. Therefore you don’t need to worry about packing furniture yourself, our expert moving team will do it for you. Not only does this save you time, but it ensures that your important items are given the best industry standard of protection for the long haul trip.