Looking for experienced Removalists to organize your removals to Australia ?

Removals to Australia.com C/O Hunts International.co.uk No.1 Removalist company that have successfully moved thousands of individuals and families to Australia every year.

The first step will be to book an appointment with our experienced international Coordinator to visit you, your home and contents.

During the appointment with our estimator you will be able to discuss and view all your items along with all the Australian customs do’s and dont’s and duties.

Our Estimator from this visit will be able to work out the volume of furniture and what personal effects you are moving to Australia, your access outside your property for a large vehicle, whether certain items need dismantling or require specialist packing.

When it comes to the overall price of

Relocating to Australia many factors come into the cost,

the main one being the volume of effects you have.

The volume of personal effects is vital when using Hunts-international shipping containers as there are 3 services to consider depending on your circumstances.

1. Sole Use Container - The shipping container to Australia can be loaded at your premises, subject to access, sealed in your presence and pre booked onto a vessel so offering greater control of how and when your goods arrive at destination.

2. Part Shipping Container to Australia - This service usually offers a considerable cost saving, but it will take longer for your possessions to arrive.

3. Less Than Container - This service involves placing your goods into a protective wooden case and then into a container which, once shipped, is distributed, in the wooden case.

There are 3 common container sizes with-in the removal industry for Shipping to Australia:

20ft length 8.5ft height  - holds 1000 to 1170 cubic feet of furniture to Australia

40ft length 8.5ft height – holds 2100 to 2390 cubic feet of furniture to Australia

20ft length HIGH CUBE 9.5ft height – 1200-1400 cubic feet of furniture to Australia

Please ring our office for further information and advice on Removals to Australia Tel: 0800 387 280 or contact us via email on sales@removalstoaustralia.com

or you can fill out our on-line estimation form for a price on your Relocation to Australia

If you are thinking of moving to Australia or would like to Move to Australia from UK then removalstoaustralia.com C/O Hunts-international removals should be your first port of call.

We offer full support, help and advice on your relocation to Australia with a FREE no-obligation visit to your property by one of our highly experienced estimators. This allows our consultant to accurately asses the volume of your effects going to Australia from the UK. It also allows other factors to be taken into consideration such as packing requirements and access. Our consultant will be more than happy to answer all questions regarding your move and ensure every last detail and request is taken care of. Call Free on 0800 387 280 to speak to one of our International consultants specialising in shipping furniture to Australia. We will send you a quotation via email or post, and our staff will assist you in all aspects of transporting your furniture or other goods to your desired Australian destination.

Removals to Australia.com are able to collect your effects from Anywhere in the UK and Ireland and help move your effects to any region in Australia:-

Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

If you need more information and help on your move to Australia from UK, you can speak to one of our Moving Coordinators on

TELEPHONE: UK 0800 387 280
TELEPHONE: INT +44 (0)1527 520246

or email sales@removalstoaustralia.com

If you are looking for a quick quotation on your Move to Australia simply fill out our on-line quotation form or you could contact us to book our estimator to visit your property at a convenient time for you.

If you would like ship furniture to Australia our move co-ordinator will ensure the safe transit of your household effects from door to door/room to room. Rest assured your shipping will be handled by highly trained professionals at every stage of your move. Your move co-ordinator will assist you with planning, packing, customs formations ( including advising and supply of appropriate customs forms ) and onward delivery including unpacking and removal of used packing materials, we can also arrange storage in Australia or the UK if required. We recommend a free home survey to all clients prior to your move to Australia. This allows our consultant to accurately asses the volume of your furniture shipping to Australia. It also allows other factors to be taken into consideration such as packing requirements and access.

Our consultant will be more than happy to answer all questions on Shipping furniture to Australia and ensure every last detail and request is taken care of. Call Free on 0800 387 280 to speak to one of our International consultants who are specialiston ship furniture to Australia. We will send you a quotation via email or post, and our staff will assist you in all aspects of transporting your furniture or other goods to your desired Australian destination.

If you are Relocating to Australia you must remember that Australian Customs are very vigilant. Our Team of Moving CoOrdinators will discuss with you all matters of Customs and Duties and are at hand every step of the way whether you personal effects are going by Airfreight or Deep Sea shipping container.

There are a few major things you must consider before you Ship furniture to Australia:

Prohibited goods when shipping to Australia

AQIS will not permit the importation of the following items as personal effects:

• fresh fruit and vegetables
• live plants and bulbs
• prohibited and restricted seeds
• unidentified seeds, which can include some foods, including spices
• live animals (including pets) that require an import permit
• biological products including some plant based, herbal medications
• unprocessed goods of plant or animal origin
• soiled items, or items containing organic residues
• items knowingly infested with pests or a disease.

If you are in doubt of an item and want to determine if the item is prohibited by AQIS, check the AQIS import conditions database—ICON

If you are not using our service of a full pack for Australia shipping and you are packing your personal items into boxes yourself you MUST CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

What should I do when packing furniture to Australia?

Preparation is an important key to packing up your household goods to ensure a successful move. When packing, take the time to prepare household goods for AQIS inspection upon arrival.

YOU MUST CLEAN YOUR GOODS!

Before packing, AQIS requires that any items that have been in contact with food, soil, plants, animals, or their products, are thoroughly cleaned and free from any contamination.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• all used equipment and machinery—drain all standing water, and ensure the equipment is free from contamination
• garden furniture, tools and implements—make sure all soil, animal and plant debris are removed and all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned
• animal bedding and grooming equipment—wash and vacuum animal bedding, and clean grooming equipment to ensure all residual pet hair has been removed
• waste bins, brooms, vacuum cleaners—make sure all waste is removed and the equipment is thoroughly cleaned
• fresh water sporting equipment—make sure reservoirs are completely drained and dry, and that equipment is dry on arrival, including wetsuits, gumboots and fishing tackle.

Other tips when you ship furniture to Australia:

• Check surfaces of your timber items for any signs of insect infestation (sawdust–like powder, fresh holes, chewed timber or tunnels).
• If you find signs of insect infestation, consider either not bringing the item, or treating it for the timber pests prior to shipment.

• Kitchen goods—do not pack half opened packages of dry foods, herbs and spices that may be harbouring insect pests that are difficult to see.
• Consider whether you really need to ship any natural plant or animal product that has not undergone some form of manufacturing process. These items may need expensive treatments, at your own cost, to mitigate quarantine risks on arrival in Australia. Cheap tourist souvenirs made of untreated plant or animal products, subsequently requiring treatments in Australia, can end up costing more than you would expect.

Packing list of boxes & furniture for Customs

When packing your personal effects, prepare a list that includes all the items in your consignment. This should include clear labeling, for example ‘Box 1 of 12′, and a list of items contained in each box. This list will be required by the authorities in Australia.

Take time to consider the items AQIS inspectors may be interested in. Pack these items together and put them in boxes separate to those that you consider clearly not to be of quarantine concern. For example, ensure quarantine items such as footwear, food items or garden tools are packed together.

If you are bringing food items, show on the packing list where the food items have been packed or what containers the food items have been packed in.

Used packing boxes

Some second hand boxes that were intended for other uses may pose a risk to quarantine.

Do not use any packing boxes that have already been in contact with an organic substance such as cartons or inserts used previously with fruit, meat, eggs, flowers or pot plants, or fertiliser bags.

Do not use straw, sawdust, wood shavings or any other plant material as packing or filler.

Previous labelling

If second hand boxes are being used, the chances are that they have old numbering or labelling on them. To avoid confusion which may lead to misunderstandings or delays, ensure that any previous labelling on your packing boxes is covered or removed completely. Make sure you use a permanent marker/felt pen to write on boxes in preference to labels that can fall off in transit.

Numbering of boxes

It is important that the numbers on packing boxes match with the numbers on the packing list. Only write one number for each box or large item. Also, number similar items consecutively, for example 3 children’s bikes could be numbered as 56, 57 and 58 etc.

Removals to Australia.com will make a full inventry on numbering and labeling all your items packed upon collection and delivery, also we will fully export wrap all items of furniture for transportation to Australia.

If you are unsure of any of the points made above and need more information we recommend you visit the Australian Government website for

MOVING TO AUSTRALIA OR IMPORTING PERSONAL EFFECTS/HOUSEHOLD GOODS

If you need more information and help on your move to Australia, you can speak to one of our Moving Coordinators on

TELEPHONE: UK 0800 387 280
TELEPHONE: INT +44 (0)1527 520246

or email sales@removalstoaustralia.com

If you are looking for a quick quotation on your removal simply fill out our on-line quotation form or you could contact us to book our estimator to visit your property at a convenient time for you.