Shipping to Australia

We’ll make sure all of you’re personal effects are delivered safely to Australia. We can ship everything from small parcels to whole house moves. So whether you’re sending a gift to a friend in Australia, or you’re emigrating and need a way to ship your furniture to Australia, we provide shipping solutions regardless of the size of your load.

Shipping baggage to Australia

Need to send baggage or luggage to Australia? We offer an excess baggage shipping service to customers who need to send unaccompanied bags to Australia. 

We will arrange for boxes to be delivered to your UK residence for you to pack if needed. We will then collect your items and forward them to the airfreight company or shipping line for onward transit.

We will also arrange for customs clearance and delivery to your chosen address in Australia.

Shipping a box or parcel to Australia

We can ship parcels to Australia as well as boxes. We've been shipping to Australia for a very long time so you can trust that we're experts in our field. If you have any questions about our shipping service then don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our experienced professionals.

Our international shipping service

• Shared Container service: Personal and household effects will be sent in a shared shipping container and you will only be charged for the space your boxes or goods take up. This service takes longer than a direct service because there is a period of consolidation at our warehouse,  while we group your consignment with other Pickfords customers going to the same destination port.
• Exclusive Container service: This is the recommended option if you're shipping a whole house load or wanting to ship a vehicle to Australia.

How to ship furniture to Australia

• Step 1. Fill in our online quotation form. 
• Step 2. We will contact you to ask some more details about your goods and supply you with your free quote. If you are moving a house or part house we will arrange a survey to view your goods to determine the volume which will influence the price of your move.
• Step 3. We will arrive at your property and collect your items. If you’ve asked us to pack your items our teams will professionally pack them at this stage.
• Step 4. We will transport your items to Australia via your chosen shipping method.
• Step 5. We will arrange to clear your consignment through customers with our trusted agent in Australia.
• Step 6. We will deliver your items to your chosen end destination.

Why choose Pickfords to ship your items to Australia

• Experience. Pickfords has centuries worth of experience in the international moving sector. We use our unique expertise and knowledge of the industry to provide an outstanding service for our customers.
• Shared service. Pickfords operates its own  groupage service which means we can provide cost effective shared services on a regular basis to all parts of Australia.
• International network. We operate as part of a trusted and extensive international shipping network which allows us to move your items with consistent quality standards door to door.
• Personal move manager. If you’re moving large items or furniture we will provide you with a personal move manager who will help plan your shipment and answer any questions you may have.
• Accreditations. We are acclaimed and accredited by worldwide organisations for our UK international shipping solutions. We members of the British Association of Removers’ Overseas Group (BAR) and we are a FIDI Accredited International Mover –the most rigorous quality standard in the industry.
•  Professional packing service. We have experienced, highly trained international packers to ensure that your shipment is packed correctly and protected throughout the journey.

How do we calculate our costs?

Shipping your pet to Australia

• An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
• A DEFRA Export Health Certificate
• An Australian Import Permit
• A confirmed booking at Mickleham Quarantine Facility