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Moving to Australia? 10 Tips on How to Pack

Written by Posted On Friday, 17 August 2018 01:53
Moving to Australia? 10 Tips on How to Pack

Now that you have made the decision to move from New Zealand to Australia, it’s time to make another decision, the decision of what to take with you as you move and how to carry all of it.

The key to a successful move is planning. You need to plan ahead of time so that you don’t leave anything important behind or take things you can easily replace when you arrive at your destination. When it comes to packing your personal and household items for your Australian move, we have prepared the following handy tips for you.

 

Clean everything – The moment you arrive in Australia, everything you bring in will be inspected. The Australian government has a strict policy about items brought into the country so, before you pack, make sure that everything is properly cleaned. Any item that has been in contact with food, dirt, animals, animal products and grease should be properly cleaned and dried to ensure it is free from contamination. Any item that doesn’t meet the accepted standard will likely be confiscated.

  2. Label everything – Before embarking on your journey, arrange all your items in categories and label them appropriately. For example, breakable items should be labeled ‘fragile’ while medical items should be labeled ‘medical’. This will ensure that your property is handled correctly to avoid damage and to ensure the safety of the people that will handle your items.
  4. Prepare a master list – Even after you have packaged and labeled all your household and personal effects, it is a good idea to have a list that contains everything you are travelling with. If different items are boxed together, the list should contain the items in each box. This list will help you keep track of all your luggage; it will also be required by the authorities in Australia.
  6. Leave behind biological items – The Australian department of Agriculture does not allow the importation of biological items. These items include fresh fruits and vegetables, soil samples, certain plant species, unprocessed agricultural produce, herbal medications and pets that require an import permit. It is a good idea to visit their website before packing so that you can get a comprehensive list of all the items you will not be allowed in with. This will save you a lot of time and avoid frustration on everyone’s part.
  8. Keep receipts for all your electronics – You may have to pay taxes on electronics worth more than $1000 when you arrive in Australia. However, this fee is only applicable to new electronics. Electronics may include phones, sound systems, TVs, etc. However, if you can show proof that you have owned the electronics for a period of 12 months, you will not have to pay the tax. For this reason, before you travel, take some time to hunt down those receipts. It could save you money.
  10. Pack new clothes and ship the old ones – While you may not be taxed for bringing clothes into Australia, you may as well save yourself the hassle and extra baggage fee by shipping your old wardrobe. Of course, no one expects you to ship the new ones you just bought so you can always carry those with you when you travel. There is really no law against traveling with old clothes, but this tip is good for people who don’t like excess baggage.
  12. If it cannot be replaced, take it – Give serious thought to the items that carry value which cannot be easily replaced – things like family photo albums and heirlooms. Once you decide on the things you cannot afford to lose, make room for them in your luggage and take them along with you.  Even though shipping properties are quite safe, it is better to have the peace of mind that your valuables are safe than worry all through the trip about the hundred and one things that could go wrong.
  14. Ship it, and travel – Because of the complexities involved with moving stuff into Australia, it is a better idea to ship all but your most important stuff and travel lighter. Interestingly, there are professional movers whose job is to package and ship all your items from New Zealand to Australia, leaving you with the freedom to enjoy your trip. In fact, specialist movers such as www.ausmove.co.nz will go so far as to get your new home in Australia ready for you to move in. With this method, you will be saving yourself the hassle of dealing with the Australian authorities and can settle in your new home surrounded by familiar items.
  16. Pack of small box of stuff – If you are shipping your stuff to Australia and you plan on going ahead, you should know that shipment to Australia from New Zealand typically takes about three weeks. For this reason, you should carry with you a small box or piece of luggage that contains your essentials. These are the things you will need while waiting for your shipment to arrive. You don’t need to carry too many clothes as you can always buy more when you arrive, but things like your toiletries, important documents and laptop should definitely go with you as you travel.
  18. If you don’t love it, leave it – It can be difficult selecting the items to take with you to your new home in Australia. The truth is that, you may arrive at your destination and discover that most of the things you paid to move are not very important. A good rule of thumb is to simply leave behind those items you don’t love or can do without. Australia has great shops and markets where you can buy replacements. It is better to spend a little replacing the things you left behind than to spend more shipping them over with you. So, just as you should carry along valuables and family heirlooms, you can also give away, sell or leave behind unimportant stuff, like mattresses, pillows and that bulky cabinet.

There are a lot of things you are not allowed to take into Australia, so, when planning for your move, take the time to properly research these items so that you don’t spend money moving stuff that you won’t be allowed to keep.

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