Packing & Shipping

Shipping your household to Australia means dealing with quarantine restrictions that can destroy your belongings if you don’t know what you’re doing. Ask me how I know (two pairs of shoes, destroyed).

I cover what you absolutely cannot pack, how to handle wooden and wicker items that need pre-treatment before shipping, realistic container shipping costs from major cities worldwide, and how to find international movers who won’t disappear with your belongings.

You’ll also learn what to ask movers before getting quotes, what’s actually included in those quotes, what charges show up later, and how to use your US kitchen appliances in Australia. This is practical advice based on actual moving experience, not theoretical guides written by people who’ve never shipped a container.

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