Ship a car from Australia to Nelson
Cars, utes and 4WDs from Brisbane, Port Kembla and Melbourne to Nelson. One price, one tracking link, and NZ customs and MPI handled.
How cars get to Nelson
Toyo Fuji’s trans-Tasman service calls at Nelson direct after Auckland, so there’s no transhipment. Nelson isn’t served from Adelaide; ship from Melbourne instead.
Next sailings to Nelson
| Line and vessel | Departs Australia | Arrives Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Toyo Fuji Trans Future 5 | Brisbane 19 Oct Port Kembla (Sydney) 21 Oct Melbourne 23 Oct | 30 Oct |
| Toyo Fuji Trans Future 7 | Brisbane 2 Nov Port Kembla (Sydney) 4 Nov Melbourne 6 Nov | 13 Nov |
| Toyo Fuji Trans Future 6 | Brisbane 16 Nov Port Kembla (Sydney) 18 Nov Melbourne 20 Nov | 27 Nov |
Carrier estimates, updated every weekday. Full schedule.
What it costs
| Car, van, ute or 4WD up to 20 m³, from Brisbane, Port Kembla or Melbourne | AUD 2,850 all-in |
|---|---|
| Larger vehicles, caravans and motorhomes | Priced on volume. How caravans are priced |
Car prices include pickup within 50 km of the Australian port, export clearance, Australian terminal handling and port charges, sea freight, NZ arrival port charges, the cargo reporting fee, NZ customs entry, the vehicle border check and MPI biosecurity fees.
Not included: NZ GST and any duty, cleaning or re-inspection if MPI isn’t happy first time, delivery to a compliance yard, and entry certification, compliance and registration in New Zealand.
When it arrives in Nelson
We lodge the NZ customs entry and cover the MPI fees. Once it’s released you collect it from the port, or ask us to quote delivery. It then needs entry certification and registration before it’s on the road.
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Shipping a car to Nelson: questions
How much does it cost to ship a car to Nelson?
On our published rate a car, van, ute or 4WD up to 20 m³ costs AUD 2,850 all-in from Brisbane, Port Kembla or Melbourne to Nelson. That includes pickup within 50 km of the port, sea freight, port and customs charges at both ends and the MPI fees.
How long does it take to ship a car to Nelson?
Typically about 9 days port to port. On the current schedule it ranges from 7 to 11 days, depending on your load port and the sailing. Allow a few more days for receival and for NZ customs and MPI.
Which port do cars for Nelson arrive at?
Nelson. Some sailings call direct.
Do you deliver to my door in New Zealand?
Collection from the port is the norm. We can quote delivery to your door or a compliance yard; it isn’t in the car price.