Car shipping from Australia to New Zealand
Weekly roll-on roll-off sailings from Brisbane, Port Kembla (Sydney) and Melbourne to Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Nelson, from AUD 2,850 all-in. We book the ship, lodge the export paperwork and handle NZ customs and MPI.
What it costs to ship a car to New Zealand
Any car, van, ute or 4WD up to 20 m³ (length × width × height) ships at one price per vehicle. Prices are read live from our rate card.
| Load port | Auckland | Wellington | Lyttelton | Nelson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 |
| Sydney (Port Kembla) | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 |
| Melbourne | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 | AUD 2,850 |
| Adelaide | AUD 3,250 | AUD 3,250 | AUD 3,250 | By email |
Prices in AUD, per vehicle. Online prices are indicative, valid for 14 days and confirmed at booking against space and the vehicle's actual dimensions. All prices, caravans and worked examples.
Included
- Sea freight on a weekly RoRo sailing
- Australian port and export charges
- NZ port, customs entry and MPI fees
- Pickup within 50 km of the port
Not included
- NZ GST and any duty (estimate it)
- Cleaning if MPI fails the first inspection
- Delivery to your compliance yard, and compliance and registration in NZ
- Cartage beyond 50 km, quoted when you book
Ship from your nearest port
Brisbane to Auckland
Weekly RoRo from Brisbane, live sailing dates.
Sydney to Auckland
Weekly RoRo from Port Kembla, live sailing dates.
Melbourne to Auckland
Weekly RoRo from Melbourne, live sailing dates.
Adelaide and Fremantle
Selected sailings. See the schedule.
How shipping a car to New Zealand works
- Get a price in the box on this page. Cars price instantly.
- Book the sailing. We confirm the vessel, receival dates and cartage by email. Nothing is committed until you confirm.
- We collect and ship it. Cartage to the port, Australian export clearance, cargo marking and the booking with the line.
- We clear it in New Zealand. Customs entry, MPI inspection and the VIN entry. Delivery from the port to your compliance yard isn't included. A private tracking link shows each milestone.
Before you ship
- Clean it. MPI inspects every vehicle, and a failed inspection means cleaning and re-inspection at your cost. Use the MPI cleaning checklist.
- Budget for NZ GST. Use the NZ GST and duty calculator, and read importing a car from Australia to NZ: the complete guide.
- Moving home? See moving to NZ with your car or caravan.
- Insure it. We don't arrange insurance. Read what marine cover should include.
Caravans, motorhomes and machinery
Caravans and motorhomes ship on the same sailings, priced per cubic metre from AUD 80.00 per m³ with a 50 m³ minimum plus fixed local charges at each end: see caravan and motorhome shipping to NZ. Excavators, tractors and trucks go RoRo or on a flat rack: see heavy machinery shipping. Going the other way? See car shipping from NZ to Australia.
Get a price now
Live rates for the published lanes. Anything else, we price by email.
- Free, no obligation
- Nothing is booked until you confirm
- Price valid 14 days
- Your cargo
- Your details
- Your price
Car shipping to New Zealand: your questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Australia to New Zealand?
Cars, vans, utes and 4WDs up to 20 m³ ship at one all-in price per vehicle, from AUD 2,850. The price depends on the port you load at and the New Zealand port it goes to; the table on this page shows each one. Caravans and motorhomes are priced on size.
How long does it take to ship a car to New Zealand?
Usually one to two weeks port to port on a weekly RoRo sailing. Allow a few more days for receival at the Australian terminal before the ship, and for NZ customs and MPI after it arrives. The sailing schedule page shows the next departures.
What is included in the price?
Sea freight on a weekly roll-on roll-off sailing, Australian port and export charges, NZ port, customs entry and MPI fees, and pickup within 50 km of the port. Not included: NZ GST and any duty, cleaning if MPI fails the first inspection, delivery from the port to your compliance yard, compliance and registration in New Zealand, and cartage beyond 50 km.
Which ports do you ship from and to?
Cars load weekly at Brisbane, Port Kembla (for Sydney) and Melbourne, with selected sailings from Adelaide and Fremantle. They discharge at Auckland, and we also deliver to Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch) and Nelson. Some sailings call there direct and others tranship via Auckland.
Will I pay GST in New Zealand?
Usually yes. NZ GST is 15% of the vehicle's value plus freight and insurance, unless you qualify for a concession as someone moving to New Zealand. Our NZ GST and duty calculator gives an estimate before you ship.
Does my car need to be clean?
Yes. MPI inspects every vehicle on arrival, and one that fails is cleaned and re-inspected at the owner's cost. Clean the inside, outside and underneath before it is collected. Our MPI cleaning checklist shows what they look for.
Can I ship a caravan, motorhome or machinery as well?
Yes. Caravans and motorhomes are priced per cubic metre with a 50 m³ minimum, plus fixed local charges at each end. Machinery and trucks go RoRo or on a flat rack and are priced from the make, model, dimensions and weight.
Is my car insured while it ships?
Not by us. Phoenix Shipping doesn't sell or arrange insurance, and the shipping line's liability is limited by international rules. We strongly recommend you arrange marine transit cover before the car is collected.
Am I committed when I get a price?
No. A price is free and valid for 14 days. An online booking is a request: Nick confirms the vessel, receival dates, cartage and dimensions by email before anything is committed.