Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
Auckland
Bremerhaven
Zeebrugge
Bristol
Southampton
Due to tightened quarantine regulations (European bug plague) all used vehicles going to Australia & New Zealand must undergo a special cost-intensive treatment. A further tightening of the quarantine regulations can lead to significant delays and additional costs for the vehicle owners.
If you want to ship your motorhome to Down Under, please contact us for an update of the situation.
These restrictions do NOT apply to shipments from AUS & NZ to Europe.
There are 2 to 3 ships per month. Schedule will be published around 2 months prior to departure. Sailing time is 5 weeks to Perth and 8 weeks to Brisbane or Auckland. The vessels sail via South Africa to Australia and via Panama Canal to New Zealand.
Tourists are allowed to use their vehicle in Australia & New Zealand without paying any import fees. A Carnet de Passage is required! This can be issued, for example, from your domestic automobile club.
The vehicles must be completely cleaned inside & outside.
Mobile phones now offer a decent coverage. In addition, on-site SIM cards are available and you can also browse Internet via smartphone.Mobile and smartphones work all over the country. It makes sense to buy a local SIM card. Almost all campsites, fast food restaurants, etc. offer their customers free Wi-Fi.
No problems with service and spare parts. Motorhomes in Australia & New Zealand are based on European chassis. Mercedes, Iveco, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, Ford.
The supply of diesel (and AdBlue) is not a problem in Australia/New Zealand. Fuel prices are about 30% less than in Central Europe.
Gas adapter for filling German gas cylinders and gas tanks are available with us.
Shipping costs are calculated according to the maximum dimensions of the vehicle:
Length x Width x Height = Volume
Each centimeter counts. If the dimensions have been altered the price may be affected. The freight rate is US$ 120,00 per m³ to Australia and US$ 125,00 per m³ to New Zealand.
We can determine the final costs if we know the dimensions of your motorhome and your selected destination, regardless of the direction.
free and non-binding
For a motorhome with sample dimensions.
Length
Width
Height
Volume
6,10 m
2,30 m
2,85 m
40,00 m³
Freight Rate
Volume
Freight Costs
120,00 US$
40,00 m³
4.800 US$
Port fees and terminal handling charge are about € 900,00
A fuel surcharge could added and adjusted according to the current oil price.
All rates and fees can change until shipping
There are 2 to 3 sailings per month. Schedule will be published around 2 months prior to departure. Sailing time is between 9 and 12 weeks.
For €300 we can offer you a marine insurance for a current vehicle value of up to €50,000, including baggage/content up to €10,000.
An upgrade to a higher vehicle value is possible (eg. €100.000 for €425).