The main reason moving to Australia is different is the strict quarantine policy. Australia has a strict policy to protect its unique flora and fauna as, in the past, there were no restrictions thus several invasive species were introduced into Australia and have since grown out of control, threatening the native species. Just how strict […]
Packing and Shipping Your Household to Australia
Everything you need to know about packing and shipping your household to Australia. Includes information on international moving quotes, Australian Quarantine, tips and advice on what to pack and what not to pack.
How to Check if Your International Relocation Company is Legit
Finding an International Moving Company You Can Trust with Your Move to Australia Almost everyone is familiar with online review sites like Yelp or Tripadvisor. I use both of those all the time. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a site with user ratings and reviews for international movers? Not just all international movers but […]
What NOT to Pack When Moving to Sydney
The best advice I can give you when it comes to packing and moving to Australia is, less is more. If you know for sure that you are only going to live in Sydney for few years then I strongly encourage you to not ship your whole household. You can furnish your new apartment in […]
Australian Quarantine Destroyed Our Shoes and Charged Us $71.50 To Do It
Moving is a pain in the butt! And, I’m sorry to say, moving your household to Australia is probably going to be one of the longest, most stressful, drawn out process you will ever experience in your lifetime of moving. In fact, it’s the main reason most don’t do it. Even with hiring international movers […]
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Ship Your Belongings to Australia
This is a sponsored guest post, even so I think it’s is very relative to anyone who is thinking of shipping anything to Australia. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my terms and conditions. So you’ve made the big decision to relocate to Australia. Once you begin getting the wheels […]
A Need-to-Know Guide to Australian Customs
This is a guest post. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my terms and conditions. If you are planning to ship parcels to Australia it is your responsibility to understand the current Australian Customs regulations. There are several things to take into account whether you are moving to this amazing […]
Should You Ship Your KitchenAid Mixer to Australia from the US?
Are you moving to Australia from the US? Are you considering getting rid of your small kitchen appliances instead of shipping them to Australia? This week’s Mailbox Monday post is straight from my inbox. Well…kind of. It’s a series of questions I get a lot from North Americans moving to Australia. Usually, it has to […]
Can You Import Wicker and Wood Homewares to Australia?
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about what you can and cannot import into Australia. Laura has searched all over about shipping her wicker and wood furniture to Australia but wasn’t able to get a definite yes/no answer. She is also taking her Golden Retriever with her to Australia and was getting confused with all […]
31 Questions You Need to Ask Your International Movers
Choosing an International Shipping Company That is Not Qualified or Does Not Have Experience with Australian Relocations Will Be a Costly Mistake You Cannot Afford. Imagine, you box up your whole house. Everything you own except for what can fit in your suitcase. Then the movers show up, load your boxes onto a truck and […]
What You Need to Know about Shipping Your Car to Australia
Are you thinking of shipping your car to Australia? Today’s Monday Mailbox post is from someone thinking of shipping their car to Australia. They didn’t say where they are moving from so I included info for those moving either from the US or from the UK since it covers both left-hand and right-hand drive cars. […]
How Much Does It Cost to Ship Your Household to Australia?
Are you thinking of shipping your whole household to Australia? Today’s Mailbox Monday post is from someone thinking of shipping their 3 bedroom household (2 bedrooms plus home office) to Australia from London. They haven’t said if they are considering shipping their car or not, as that would make a difference in the size of […]
What to Pack When You Move to Sydney
It’s time to make some hard decisions about what is going with you when you move to Australia. Here are three things you need to think about before you start packing. 1. What are you going to pack in your suitcase and will it tide you over until your shipment arrives? (Our shipment took over […]
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Your International Moving Quote
What to be Aware of When You Get Your Moving to Australia Quote Be sure to get an in-house survey. Do not try and estimate on your own what you are shipping to Australia and the number of boxes you will need. Also do not trust online moving quote forms that ask you to itemise […]
We Have Nothing to Declare
Before you start packing for your #move or #trip to #Australia, you need to know about Australia's strict quarantine restrictions. https://sydneymovingguide.com/declare . . . . . . . . . . #travelblogger #traveller #travelsydney #sydneylocal #travelaustralia #visitaustralia #travelblog #expat A post shared by Sydney Moving Guide (@sydneymovingguide) on Mar 9, 2017 at 12:35pm PST The […]
Australian Moving Tips And Guidelines
This is a sponsored guest post. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my terms and conditions. Moving to a new country carries a lot of responsibility and change, forcing you to adapt to a changing environment and a completely new society. If you are one of those adventurous souls who […]