Why choose Seven Seas Worldwide?
Purpose-built shipping boxes and materials provided
Enjoy 2 weeks FREE storage in the origin country
Pick your own dates for shipment delivery and collection
Trusted with your shipments for over 25 years
We handle the quarantine and customs clearance process
Ship furniture to Australia: all you need to know
Are you moving to Australia and need help shipping furniture? From sofas and dining tables to sideboards and kitchen appliances, we move home contents affordably and securely. There's no need to spend endless hours researching the best furniture shipping companies. With over 25 years of experience, your possessions are in safe hands. Our global network of depots and multilingual customer support enables us to deliver stress-free removals.
We move furniture worldwide via our unique moving container, the MoveCube®. It's a sturdy wooden crate that acts as your own shipping container. Are you relocating to Australia to study, start a new career, or retire in the sun? Our international removals company covers most states, regions, and cities across Australia, including the Gold Coast, South Australia, Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
A trusted furniture shipping company for over 25 years
We've designed our international furniture shipping services to be as straightforward as possible. Grab a free instant quote now for an itemised, door-to-door cost breakdown. Once you've made a booking, we'll come to your home, collect your shipment, and safely transport all your furniture to the Land Down Under!
Keep reading for more reasons why we make moving furniture abroad stress-free:
- Free Starter Pack: all MoveCube® orders receive a Starter Pack containing a measuring tape, a roll of parcel tape with a dispenser, a box cutter knife, a marker pen and three plastic floor sheets. The floor sheets help estimate how much of your furniture can fit into a Large, Medium, or Small MoveCube®.
- Secure furniture storage: there's no need to feel rushed thanks to two weeks of free furniture storage in your origin and destination country.
- No surprise fees: our furniture shipping company strives to be transparent. Get a quick free quote for a total cost breakdown before you book. Plus, our price-freeze guarantee means your quote will stay the same for seven days, and once you place a booking, there will be no rise in charges for a further sixty days.
- Straightforward customs experience: since our experts have over 25 years of experience clearing personal possessions through customs, you're in safe hands. Fill in your online documents, and we'll take care of the rest.
- Multilingual customer service: our friendly customer support team can answer questions anytime during your furniture shipping experience.
Australia furniture shipping in 5 easy steps
Free online quick quote
Our instant quote tool provides a clear, itemised cost with no hidden fees or nasty surprises.
Pick your dates
When placing your order, choose the materials, delivery and shipment collection dates that suit you.
Pack your furniture
We deliver the empty MoveCube® moving pod, ready for you to fill with furniture.
We collect and ship
Complete the online documentation. Then we'll transport your shipment to its destination.
Delivered to your address
Our team will clear your goods through customs and deliver them safely to your new home.
Don't just take our word for it
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Shipping furniture to Australia from UK with the MoveCube®
We created the MoveCube®, our robust moving pod, to protect your household furniture during long journeys. We'll bring a MoveCube® straight to your door to be loaded by you with everything from cupboards and beds to garden furniture and footstools. Please note: if ordering multiple MoveCubes®, they may arrive on separate days.
Start with a quick free quote, and place an order. Next, select dates so we can deliver your free Starter Pack and conduct a site inspection. Then, we'll arrive with a MoveCube® or MoveCubes®, ready to be loaded by you within a timeslot. Lastly, complete your online documents, such as customs forms, optional insurance, and your inventory. When your furniture arrives in Australia, we'll deliver it to your new home to be unloaded by you.
Worrying about your precious household items and furniture as they travel overseas is understandable. For extra peace of mind, check out our comprehensive insurance policies. Plus, you can monitor your MoveCube®'s journey via our online tracker.
We created the MoveCube®, our robust moving pod, to protect your household furniture during long journeys.
See our international MoveCube® in action:
How many MoveCube® moving container sizes are there?
The MoveCube® is our strong wooden move pod that protects your furniture during long overseas removals. It is available in three sizes to suit your family's needs: Large, Medium and Small (see below for their dimensions). You can order multiple MoveCubes® by contacting our helpful customer support team.
If you only have a few personal effects to send, our ship boxes and bags to Australia service is your most cost-effective shipping option.
Large MoveCube®*
Internal dimensions:
146cm/57 inches (W)
187cm/73 inches (H)
226cm/88 inches (D)
Medium MoveCube®*
Internal dimensions:
111cm/43 inches (W)
187cm/73 inches (H)
146cm/57 inches (D)
Small MoveCube®*
Internal dimensions:
96cm/35 inches (W)
187cm/73 inches (H)
111cm/43 inches (D)
*Please note, the MoveCube® is loaded from the side panel.
FAQs about sending furniture to Australia
Since we control a worldwide network of depots, we keep shipping costs down. Let us know where you're going and how much you need to ship by using our free online quote tool. You'll then see a transparent breakdown of all furniture moving costs.
Yes! Enjoy 2 weeks of free storage in both countries when shipping furniture from UK to Australia.
If plans change and you need to store for longer, get in touch, and we can extend your storage time for an affordable fee.
Like every country worldwide, Australia has a list of items you cannot import to protect its citizens and the environment. You may need to apply for permits if any part of your furniture comprises rare wood or animal parts.
Please reference our Prohibited Goods page as you pack to avoid fines and delays.
Once you've booked our international shipping experts, log in to your online account and fill in the following documents:
- An inventory listing every piece of furniture and item in the MoveCube®.
- Customs forms.
- Scans of the picture and signature pages of the shipment owner's passport and Australian visa.
- The shipment owner's destination address, email, and phone number.
- Optional insurance forms for complete protection in the rare case of loss or damage.
Accuracy is essential as Australian customs officials will see these forms. Contact our multilingual customer support team if you need help or advice.
To ensure your goods arrive via the quickest and most efficient method possible, all shipping and air routes are predefined and cannot be altered.
How to securely load furniture into a MoveCube®
We want your beloved furniture items to arrive unscathed at your new home. For a stress-free experience, we recommend hiring a professional packing service. Otherwise, give yourself plenty of time and follow our 4 top tips below (for more in-depth advice, have a look at our helpful packing guides):
Fully declutter:
Save money for your move by walking from room to room and deciding which possessions you need to take. After all, there's little use for woolly hats or hot water bottles in Australia!
Use online auction platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace to sell surplus items. High street charity shops will happily accept anything in usable condition. Take everything else to your local recycling centre.
Be careful with fragile goods:
Seal your boxes with three layers of overlapping parcel tape. Repeat the process at the top. Cover all items with bubble wrap and use more than one layer for delicate items. Place heavy items at the bottom and lighter goods above and away from the sides.
Prepare your furniture for a long journey by disassembling to create space. Then, thoroughly wrap and cover with protective materials to prevent rubbing.
Save a parking spot for our vehicle:
Pay for parking tickets or permits before your MoveCube® loading day. Ideally, our driver will be able to park twenty metres or closer to the entrance to your home.
A trolly is available to help you move containers. Our drivers can answer questions and offer advice, but they must always keep the vehicle within eyesight.
Build the MoveCube® from the bottom to the top:
Place your heaviest furniture items, like sofas and washing machines, at the bottom and centre. Place lighter items and containers above and to the sides. Ensure all containers fit snugly — like a game of Tetris!
Fill gaps with a solid container. Avoid using loose items as they are more likely to break and cause damage during transportation.
Everything was seamless, from the collection of our stuff in the UK to the timely delivery of our MoveCube® in Australia. There were no hiccups, and the customer service was great. I would 100% recommend Seven Seas Worldwide.
Sophie
Must-know furniture packing tips
Shipping furniture overseas can be stressful. So, making the transition as smooth and worry-free as possible before loading day is essential.
Protecting your furniture ensures these items comply with customs rules and limits the chance of damage in transit.
Follow our top 4 tips below for the best possible moving day experience:
- Minimise space: if you can disassemble your furniture, take them apart. Doing so makes lifting easier, lessens the chance of damage, and gives you more packing space inside the MoveCube®. Place all screws, nuts and bolts inside a labelled bag for quick access when reassembling.
- Clean thoroughly: ensure your furniture is clean and dry before packing to avoid damage or mould forming. Use a dry, clean cloth to remove dust or dirt. Fully drain washing machines and dishwashers of any liquid. Use a steam cleaner on upholstered and garden furniture to remove any remaining stains or odours.
- Cover everything: place foam or plastic corner protectors over sharp edges of coffee tables, sideboards, etc. Wrap all furniture in packing paper or moving blankets and secure them with tape or plastic wrap.
- Utilise space: take advantage of all available space by filling drawers and cupboards with small, soft items such as bedding or clothes. Then, close all drawers and doors shut with parcel tape (avoid placing tape directly onto your furniture as it can leave a sticky residue) to stop anything from falling out during transit.
More information on our international furniture shipping service
Prohibitive goods
Before packing, check this list of items prohibited from entering a particular country or region.
Insurance
If you’re shipping your prized possessions with us, it will be worth you having a quick look at the insurance packages we offer.
MoveCube®
Our MoveCube® self-load moving container makes home and overseas removals easy and affordable.
International removals
As one of the country's top international moving companies, trusted for over 25 years, we make overseas removals simple, affordable and stress-free.