Moving to Australia
ClickMoves provides international removal and shipping services from the UK to Australia for household goods and personal effects, from a few boxes and smaller shipments through to complete household moves.
We arrange collections throughout the UK and deliveries across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as destinations throughout the country.
Depending on the volume you are moving, your destination and preferred timescale, we can arrange either a cost-effective shared container service or an exclusive shipping container for your move.
Our team can also guide you through the documentation, customs and biosecurity requirements involved in shipping household goods from the UK to Australia.
Removal and shipping services from the UK to Australia
Household removals from the UK to Australia are normally transported by sea, providing a practical and cost-effective solution for moving belongings over such a long distance.
The most suitable service depends largely on how much you are moving. Smaller shipments can share container space with other customers, while larger household moves may be better suited to an exclusive container.
ClickMoves can arrange collection in the UK, international shipping, destination customs and biosecurity procedures and final delivery to your new home in Australia.
Shared container and groupage shipping to Australia
Our shared container service is suitable for customers who do not have enough belongings to fill an entire shipping container. Your goods are consolidated with other shipments travelling to Australia, allowing international transport costs to be shared.
This is particularly suitable for smaller household moves, furniture, personal effects and customers moving only part of the contents of their home.
Shared container services generally take longer than exclusive containers because several customers’ shipments must be consolidated before the container is ready to depart.
Exclusive container shipping to Australia
For larger household moves, ClickMoves can arrange an exclusive 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container, depending on the volume of goods being transported.
An exclusive container is allocated to your shipment rather than shared with other customers, making it particularly suitable for moving the contents of a complete home.
We can arrange collection and loading in the UK, ocean freight to Australia and onward customs clearance and delivery to your destination.
Customs and biosecurity requirements when moving to Australia
Household goods and personal effects imported into Australia are subject to customs and biosecurity controls. Australia has particularly strict biosecurity rules designed to prevent pests, diseases and other biological risks from entering the country.
Items that have been used outdoors or may contain soil, plant material or organic matter can receive particular attention. This can include garden equipment, bicycles, outdoor furniture, camping equipment, tools and footwear.
It is therefore important that relevant belongings are thoroughly cleaned before packing. Some items may be inspected, treated or subject to additional requirements when they arrive in Australia.
ClickMoves will explain the documentation required for your shipment and work with our destination partners to help coordinate the customs and biosecurity process.
Documents typically required for removals to Australia
The precise requirements depend on your circumstances and shipment, but you may be asked to provide:
- A copy of your passport
- A detailed packing list or inventory
- Australian customs documentation for your household goods
- Details of your destination in Australia
- Visa or immigration information where applicable
- Additional declarations relating to goods subject to Australian biosecurity controls
ClickMoves will advise you about the documentation applicable to your shipment before your belongings leave the UK.
Collection and delivery throughout Australia
ClickMoves can arrange collection of your belongings from addresses throughout the UK and delivery to destinations across Australia.
We handle moves to major destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, as well as many regional locations throughout Australia.
The shipping route and arrival port will depend on your final destination. Once your shipment has arrived and completed the required customs and biosecurity procedures, onward transport can be arranged to your new home.
For inland and regional destinations, delivery can be arranged from the appropriate Australian port as part of the overall door-to-door moving service.
Transit times from the UK to Australia
Transit times for removals from the UK to Australia depend on your destination, shipping route and whether you choose a shared or exclusive container service.
Exclusive containers can normally be shipped once collection and loading have been completed and the container has been booked onto an appropriate sailing.
Shared container shipments generally take longer because several customers’ shipments must be consolidated before the container is ready to depart.
The overall delivery timescale will also depend on the Australian arrival port, customs and biosecurity clearance and the distance to your final destination. We will provide an estimated schedule when preparing your quotation.
Frequently asked questions about moving to Australia
Can I send a small shipment to Australia?
Yes. You do not need enough belongings to fill an entire container. Our shared container service allows smaller shipments to travel alongside other customers’ goods, helping to make shipping to Australia more cost-effective.
Do I need a whole shipping container?
No. Smaller and medium-sized shipments can normally travel by shared container. For larger household moves, an exclusive 20-foot or 40-foot container may be more suitable.
Can you collect anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We can arrange collection throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and organise shipping and onward delivery to Australia.
Can you deliver throughout Australia?
Yes. We can arrange delivery to major Australian cities and many regional destinations. The shipping route and arrival port will depend on where in Australia you are moving.
Why are Australian biosecurity rules important when moving household goods?
Australia has strict controls designed to prevent pests, diseases and other biosecurity risks from entering the country. Items that have been used outdoors or may contain soil, plant material or organic matter should be thoroughly cleaned before they are packed for shipping.
Can I take wooden furniture to Australia?
Used wooden furniture can be shipped to Australia, but some wood and timber products may be subject to biosecurity inspection or treatment requirements. It is important to declare items accurately so that any applicable requirements can be identified.
How much does it cost to move from the UK to Australia?
The cost depends on the volume of belongings being shipped, your collection and delivery locations and whether you use a shared or exclusive container. ClickMoves prepares an individual quotation based on the requirements of each move rather than publishing fixed prices.
Get a quote for your move to Australia
Whether you are moving a few boxes, furniture, part of a household or the contents of an entire home, ClickMoves can recommend a suitable way to ship your belongings from the UK to Australia.
Tell us what you are moving, where you are moving from and your destination in Australia, and we will prepare a quotation based on your individual requirements.
Ready to start planning your move? Request your free international moving quote today.