Shipping and import guides
Plain-English guides to shipping cars, caravans, motorhomes and machinery between Australia and New Zealand, and importing a vehicle into Australia. Pick your destination.
Shipping to New Zealand
From Australia to NZ: costs, paperwork, MPI cleaning, GST and getting it on the road.
How to compare car shipping quotes
What a lump-sum price includes, what comes on top, and the questions to ask any shipper.
Importing a car from Australia to New Zealand: the complete guide
Importing a car, ute, caravan or motorhome from Australia to NZ: shipping, NZ Customs GST and the concession, MPI cleaning, entry certification and registration.
Car shipping cost, Australia to New Zealand
Live all-in car prices, caravan prices per m³, what's included and what else to budget for.
Pre-shipment checklist: Australia to New Zealand
A printable checklist for shipping a car, 4WD, caravan or motorhome from Australia to NZ: paperwork, measuring, preparing the vehicle and handover day.
NZ MPI cleaning checklist for cars, 4WDs and machinery
How to clean a car, ute, 4WD or machine to pass New Zealand MPI biosecurity inspection: what MPI checks, where dirt hides, and what failing costs.
NZ biosecurity for caravans: a cleaning checklist
How to clean a caravan or motorhome to pass New Zealand MPI biosecurity inspection: what MPI checks, a room-by-room checklist, stink bug season and fees.
NZ GST and depreciation calculator for imported vehicles
Estimate the GST and duty NZ Customs will charge on a car, 4WD or motorhome shipped from Australia, including the depreciation allowance for time you've owned it.
How to ship a caravan to New Zealand
Step-by-step guide to shipping a caravan from Australia to New Zealand: costs, RoRo sailings, cleaning for MPI, GST and duty, and registering it in NZ.
Moving home to NZ: shipping your car or caravan from Australia
Moving back to New Zealand from Australia? How to ship your car, caravan or motorhome, the NZ Customs vehicle concession, GST, MPI cleaning and NZ compliance.
Marine insurance for car shipping: what it covers and why you need it
What does marine insurance cover when you ship a car, caravan or machine? Why the shipping line's liability is limited, all-risks vs total loss cover, exclusions and claims.
Importing into Australia
Import approval, asbestos, biosecurity, duty, GST and luxury car tax.
Importing a car to Australia: costs and steps
How to import a car into Australia in 2026: Vehicle Import Approval, asbestos, biosecurity and stink bug season, and what you pay in duty, GST and luxury car tax.
Car shipping from Japan to Australia: cost, time and import rules
Ship a car from Japan to Australia: RoRo takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Import approval, SEV and 25-year rules, asbestos, duty-free options and GST explained.
Shipping a car from the UK to Australia: costs, rules and steps
How to ship a car from the UK to Australia: import approval, the 12-month personal import rule, asbestos, duty under the UK FTA, GST, luxury car tax and transit times.
General freight
Pallets, crates and containers.