Welcome to the guide for importing a Motorhome from Australia to New Zealand. This page covers everything you need to know including the shipping process, compliance requirements, what can be left inside, import GST, and required documents.

On this page, you’ll find:

✅ A clear overview of the shipping process ✅ What documents you need to provide ✅ What can and can’t be left inside your motorhome ✅ Compliance requirements (including for heavy vehicles) ✅ NZ Import GST — and whether you’re exempt ✅ Clean Car Standard fee info (for vehicles under 3,500kg) ✅ A breakdown of total costs to expect ✅ Helpful links and access to your guided booking form

Let’s get started!

🚢 How Motorhome Shipping Works (Roll-On, Roll-Off)

We ship most motorhomes using the Roll-On, Roll-Off (RORO) method:

• Your motorhome is driven onto a specialised vessel at the port of departure.
• It travels in a secure, covered area below deck (like a floating parking garage).
• Upon arrival in New Zealand, it's driven off the vessel, and then the motorhome is inspected by a MPI Biosecurity officer, and once released it can be moved to it’s next destination — typically a compliance or testing facility.

✔️ It’s one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to ship oversized vehicles like motorhomes.

🛍️ Costs & What’s Included

Your quote includes:

• Pickup within 30km of the port in Australia (excluding Port Kembla)
• Delivery within 20km of the port in New Zealand (usually to a testing station)
• Shipping between Australia and NZ
• Port fees, customs, and quarantine clearance (pending inspection results)