Checked against official sources on 11 November 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the details for your shipment when you book.
The short answer
Shipping is priced by size band (length × width × height), from AUD 3,752.50 all-in for a caravan up to 35 m³, including AUD 992.50 of Australian and NZ local charges per unit. A typical 55 m³ caravan comes to AUD 5,332.50. Then budget for cartage to the port, NZ duty and GST unless relief applies, and the NZ certificates.
Shipping by size
| Caravan size | For example (L × W × H) | Shipping to Auckland, all-in |
|---|---|---|
| 45 m³ | 6.0 × 2.5 × 3.0 m | AUD 4,542.50 |
| 55 m³ | 7.0 × 2.5 × 3.1 m (54.3 m³) | AUD 5,332.50 |
| 65 m³ | 8.1 × 2.5 × 3.2 m (64.8 m³) | AUD 6,112.50 |
Measure the length including the drawbar, the width including the awning and mirrors, and the height to the top of the air-conditioner or solar panels. Our caravan m³ calculator does the maths. Adelaide uses the same kind of size bands.
Every cost, and who sets it
| Cost | What it covers | How much |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping (us) | Sea freight, Australian export and port charges, NZ port charges, customs entry and MPI fees. | From AUD 3,752.50 up to 35 m³, by size band |
| Cartage to the port | Caravans aren't covered by the 50 km car pickup. | Quoted when you book, or deliver it yourself |
| NZ duty | 5% on caravans and 10% on motorhomes, unless relief applies. | Nil on Australian-made caravans with origin evidence |
| NZ GST | 15% of the value plus freight, insurance and any duty. | NZD 10,780 on an Australian-made caravan worth AUD 60,000 |
| MPI cleaning | Only if it fails its first biosecurity inspection. | Avoidable: caravan cleaning checklist |
| NZ certificates | Warrant of fitness, a gas certificate if it has gas, and an electrical warrant of fitness for 230 V wiring. | Set by the NZ testing stations |
| Registration | NZ plates and the first licence. | NZTA fees, paid when it's registered |
Worked example: a 55 m³ Australian-made caravan worth AUD 60,000
- Shipping from Brisbane, Port Kembla or Melbourne to Auckland: AUD 5,332.50.
- NZ duty: nil, because it's Australian-made and you can show origin evidence.
- NZ GST: about NZD 10,780 (in NZ dollars, at about NZD 1.10 to the Australian dollar).
- Total before cartage and NZ certificates: about AUD 5,332.50 plus NZD 10,780.
Motorhomes and campervans are covered by the NZ Customs concession for people moving to NZ, which can remove the GST and duty. Caravans aren't listed in it, so we check a caravan's GST position with you before it ships.
Five ways to keep the total down
- Measure accurately: the measured volume sets the size band, so a few centimetres can move a van up a band.
- Remove or fold down what you can before it's measured: aerials, bike racks, a raised hatch.
- Deliver it to the terminal yourself if you live near the port.
- Keep the build plate and purchase paperwork: Australian origin evidence can make it duty free.
- Clean it properly before receival so it passes MPI first time.
Just want the shipping price? See caravan shipping costs to NZ.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to ship a caravan to New Zealand in 2026?
With us, it's priced by size band, from AUD 3,752.50 all-in for a caravan up to 35 m³ from Brisbane, Port Kembla or Melbourne to Auckland. A 55 m³ caravan comes to AUD 5,332.50. Cartage, NZ duty and GST and the NZ certificates are extra.
Is there duty on a caravan going to New Zealand?
Caravans carry 5% duty and motorhomes 10%, but an Australian-made caravan or motorhome is duty free under the CER agreement if you can show origin evidence.
Is cartage to the port included?
Not for caravans. Tell us where it is when you book and we'll quote it, or you can deliver it to the terminal yourself.