Removals to Australia | Simpsons International Removals

The Move

Australia is one of the world's longest removal routes — and one of our most experienced.

Every year we help British families relocate to Australia's biggest cities and its quieter corners alike. Whether you're shipping a few boxes or a full household, the route is long, but the process doesn't need to feel that way — we handle the logistics, paperwork and customs clearance so you can focus on the move itself.

Sea freight is by far the most common way to move a household to Australia: cost-effective, reliable, and able to carry everything from a single wardrobe to a full 40ft container.

Popular destinations we ship to

SydneyMelbourneBrisbane PerthAdelaideCanberra Gold CoastSunshine Coast

Typical Transit Times

Sole-use container6–8 weeks

Shared (groupage) container8–12 weeks

Air freight1–2 weeks

Times shown are to port. Please allow additional time for Australian customs and biosecurity clearance on arrival. We recommend booking 3–6 months ahead of your move date.

Your options

Choose the right way to ship

Every move to Australia is different — here's how we tailor the service to fit yours.

Sea · Sole-use

Your own 20ft or 40ft container

Your belongings travel alone, packed and sealed at your door and not opened again until they reach you. The fastest and most secure sea option.

Best for: full household moves

Sea · Shared

Groupage / part-load container

Your goods share container space with other shipments to Australia, splitting the cost between several moves. Slightly longer transit, but excellent value.

Best for: smaller moves, flexible budgets

Air Freight

Fast-track for essentials

For the boxes and belongings you need soon after you land — documents, clothing, everyday items — air freight arrives in a fraction of the time.

Best for: essentials & smaller shipments

Excess Baggage

A few boxes or suitcases

Not moving a whole household? Our excess baggage service is a simple, affordable way to send personal items and smaller consignments overseas.

Best for: light movers & students

Good to know

Australia’s biosecurity rules are strict — we handle them for you

Australia protects its unique environment with some of the strictest biosecurity checks in the world. Certain items need declaring, treating, or certifying before they’re allowed to arrive — we prepare your documentation in advance so nothing holds up your shipment at the border.

Wooden items

Untreated timber and wooden furniture may need certified treatment before shipping.

Plants, soil & seeds

Live plants, soil, and gardening equipment are tightly restricted or require inspection.

Food & certain foodstuffs

Most food items can’t be shipped at all — we’ll advise what needs to stay behind.

Outdoor & sports equipment

Bikes, golf clubs and camping gear are often inspected and may need cleaning first.

★★★★★

Simpsons made our move from Surrey to Perth feel manageable from day one. They were upfront about timings, kept us updated the whole way, and everything arrived exactly as it left — nothing damaged, nothing missing.

Illustrative example · UK to Perth, Australia

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International Removals to Australia