Shipping a trailer boat from Australia to New Zealand is a relatively simple process, especially when compared to other vehicle types.
โ๏ธ How the Process Works
Shipping a trailer boat to New Zealand is typically very straightforward:
- Tow-In: We collect your caravan or you deliver it to a depot or to the port
- Loaded by Tow: The trailer boat is towed onto the vessel and secured safely.
- Shipped Across: Roll-on, roll-off vessels sail from Australia to New Zealand regularly.
- Tow-Off & Inspected: Once the trailer boat arrives, itโs towed off and inspected by NZ MPI for biosecurity.
- Delivered to NZTA Testing Station: We tow it to a local NZTA-approved testing station.
- WOF: Your trailer is issued a Warrant of Fitness.
- Register Your Trailer: Once certified, it can be registered for use on NZ roads.
๐๏ธ Costs & Whatโs 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)
Youโll need to pay separately for:
- WOF in NZ (usually around NZD $150)