Reliable Motorhome and Caravan Transport in NZ
Ship Your Caravan or Motorhome to or from New Zealand
At Jacanna, we make transporting caravans, RVs and motorhomes easy – whatever their size. Whether you’re relocating a static caravan, bringing a motorhome to New Zealand, or importing a fleet of units internationally for business, we can help.
Shipping a caravan or motorhome to NZ involves more moving parts than people expect, and what’s required depends on the route you’re taking. So whether you’re importing a caravan from Australia to NZ, shipping one over from the UK, looking to import a caravan from the USA, or exporting stock the other way, Jacanna sorts everything: export compliance, biosecurity, carrier coordination, and customs clearance on arrival.
We’re proud to offer reliable, practical support from start to finish – for both individuals and businesses alike.
What’s Involved in Importing a Caravan/Motorhome to NZ
Whether it’s motorhome shipping NZ-bound, campervan imports NZ for resale, or importing a motorhome to New Zealand for your own use, it isn’t as simple as just booking space on a vessel. There’s the export paperwork, biosecurity requirements, MPI checks on the New Zealand side, and customs documentation that all need to be sorted before your caravan or motorhome even reaches the port.
Remember, the process looks a little different depending on whether you’re shipping from Australia, the UK, the USA or elsewhere. Getting any part of it wrong means delays and the hassle of additional paperwork.
At Jacanna, we run everything in-house. You’re assigned one person who manages your shipment from booking to delivery, so you can be sure your caravan or motorhome is well taken care of.
Kiwi Motorhome Importing for Individuals and Businesses
Relocating to New Zealand
Import your caravan from the UK to NZ, or any other country. Bringing your caravan, motorhome, or campervan across when you move to New Zealand. We time the shipment to land when you need it.
Private Sellers and Dealers
Caravans and motorhomes from Australia, the UK, and the USA often sell well into the New Zealand market. We support private sellers, auction buyers, and dealers importing for resale.
Businesses Importing and Exporting Fleets
Recurring importers and exporters get the benefit of our direct carrier contracts – reliable scheduling without the rate volatility that comes with relying on the spot market, whether you’re bringing units into New Zealand or shipping stock out. It’s why we’re a trusted choice among motorhome importers NZ-wide, from sole traders to dealer groups.
Cost of Importing a Caravan or Motorhome to New Zealand
There isn’t an easy answer to how much it costs to import a caravan to New Zealand – it depends on several of factors:
- Caravan, motorhome, or campervan size and weight
- Country and port of departure (Australia, the UK, or the USA)
- Arrival port (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, or Lyttelton)
- RoRo or container shipping
- Vessel scheduling and availability
To help keep costs down, we can ship multiple caravans in one container. Our team knows all the best ways to save space and cost, so on loading, we remove wheels to reduce height and drawbars where needed so two units fit safely in a single container, maximising the space you’re paying for. On unpacking, our experienced staff bolt everything back together, so your caravan is ready to drive away.
Our facility is also MPI-approved for cleaning, so your caravan doesn’t need to be sent elsewhere to meet biosecurity standards – avoiding the extra subcontractor fees and additional transport costs that come with using a separate cleaning facility.
Get in touch with your details and we’ll give you an exact figure.
Why Choose Jacanna for Caravan and Motorhome Transport to New Zealand?
Guaranteed Space, Stable Pricing We have direct contracts with carriers, which means guaranteed space on the vessel and pricing that doesn’t move with demand. No surprises.
Dedicated Service Your dedicated handler manages everything from booking through to New Zealand customs clearance. We’re proud to offer a personalised service to our customers.
New Zealand Owned and Operated Jacanna is Kiwi-owned, and that shows in how we handle every shipment – hands-on, not outsourced. It’s why Kiwi motorhome importing customers keep coming back to us.
Global Reach We work with agents at ports and airports worldwide, so caravan and motorhome importers aren’t limited to Australia – we cover the UK, the USA, and beyond.
Ready to Ship Your Caravan or Motorhome to NZ?
Talk to a Jacanna freight specialist today for a personalised quote and the answers to any questions you might have, or check out some of our most popular routes below.
Our global network keeping us connected
Working with shipping agents all across the world, our global network keeps us connected to seaports and airports everywhere, ensuring a truly international freight forwarding service.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on size, weight and shipping method. Get in touch for an exact quote.
Yes. We manage caravan and motorhome imports from all three, along with the biosecurity, documentation, and customs clearance each route requires.
The core requirements – biosecurity clearance, correct documentation, customs processing – are the same. Static caravans are usually shipped by container rather than RoRo, since they aren’t self-propelled.
Yes. New Zealand’s biosecurity standards are strict. The undercarriage, wheel arches, and any interior storage or upholstery need to be properly cleaned to pass MPI inspection on arrival. We’ll talk you through exactly what’s required.
RoRo suits self-propelled motorhomes and campervans and is the more cost-effective option where it’s available. Container shipping is standard for static caravans and long-haul routes like the UK or USA, and gives extra protection for high-value units.
Yes. We work with dealers and fleet operators importing and exporting caravans and motorhomes on a recurring basis, backed by direct carrier contracts for reliable scheduling and stable pricing.
Yes. We handle export shipments as well as imports, so if your business is sending stock to Australia, the UK, or further afield, we can manage that end to end too.