Car shipping from Sydney to Auckland
Sydney's vehicle ships load at Port Kembla, south of Wollongong. Weekly roll-on roll-off sailings to Auckland for cars, utes, caravans, motorhomes and machinery from Sydney and NSW.
Next sailings from Port Kembla
| Line | Vessel | Departs Port Kembla | Arrives Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL | Opal Ace, voyage 123 | 18 Oct | 27 Oct |
| Toyo Fuji | Trans Future 5, voyage 169 | 21 Oct | 28 Oct |
| MOL | Primrose Ace, voyage 170 | 22 Oct | 30 Oct |
| MOL | Elegant Ace (or substitute) | 2 Nov | 10 Nov |
| Toyo Fuji | Trans Future 7, voyage 171 | 4 Nov | 11 Nov |
| Toyo Fuji | Trans Future 6, voyage 170 | 18 Nov | 25 Nov |
Carrier estimates, updated every weekday. Vehicles must reach the terminal during the receival window, usually the week before departure. Full schedule.
What it costs
| Car, van, ute or 4WD (up to 20 m³) | AUD 2,850 all-in |
|---|---|
| Caravan or motorhome, per m³ | AUD 80.00 per m³ (50 m³ minimum) |
| Example: 50 m³ caravan | AUD 4,473 + NZD 630 |
Car prices include sea freight, Australian port and export charges, NZ port, customs entry and MPI fees, and pickup within 50 km of the port. Caravan prices add fixed local charges at each end. NZ GST, cleaning if MPI fails the first inspection, and compliance in New Zealand are extra. All prices and what's included.
Shipping from Port Kembla right now
- Vehicle · Port Kembla to Auckland · Due 14 Oct
From our own bookings, updated hourly. Customer names are never shown.
How it works
- Get a price in the box on this page. Cars price instantly; caravans price on size.
- Book the sailing. We confirm the vessel, receival dates and cartage by email.
- We collect and ship it. Cartage to Port Kembla, export clearance, cargo marking and the booking with MOL or Toyo Fuji.
- Track it to Auckland. A private tracking link shows the vessel and each milestone through NZ customs and MPI.
Moving home? Read moving home to NZ with your car or caravan and the MPI cleaning checklist.
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Live rates for the published lanes. Anything else, we price by email.
- 2,385 units shipped
- Booked direct with MOL & Toyo Fuji
- ABN 42 666 075 510
- Your cargo
- Your details
- Your price
Sydney to Auckland questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Sydney to Auckland?
On our published rate a car, van, ute or 4WD up to 20 m³ costs AUD 2,850 all-in from Port Kembla to Auckland, including sea freight, port and customs charges at both ends and pickup within 50 km of the port. Caravans and motorhomes are priced on volume.
How long does shipping from Sydney to Auckland take?
On the current schedule, Port Kembla to Auckland takes about 8 days port to port. Allow a few more days for receival before the ship and for NZ customs and MPI after it arrives.
Where does the vehicle go in Sydney?
To the vehicle terminal at Port Kembla during the receival window before the sailing. We book cartage from your home, dealer or auction yard; cars within 50 km of the port are included.
Can you ship to Wellington, Lyttelton or Nelson from Sydney?
Yes. Some sailings call there direct and others tranship via Auckland. Choose the port in the price box and we'll quote the right sailing.