{"id":684,"date":"2026-04-23T13:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/?page_id=684"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:17:08","slug":"import-car-from-nz-to-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/import-car-from-nz-to-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Your Car from New Zealand to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull internal-page-banner\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide justify-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:680px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Trusted Vehicle Transport from New Zealand to Australia<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-537dd5008f25388c6149636cd7dbaad4\">Whether you&#8217;re relocating to Australia, selling a vehicle to an Australian buyer, or moving stock for your business, Jacanna makes it straightforward to import a car from NZ to Australia. We handle all the logistics from export compliance, biosecurity requirements, carrier coordination, and Australian customs clearance, with our signature personalised approach that keeps you informed at every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/vehicle-shipping\/\">Learn more about vehicle shipping &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:490px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2343\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"White car preparing for sea freight australia to new zealand.\" class=\"wp-image-685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-scaled.jpg 2343w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-937x1024.jpg 937w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-768x839.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-1406x1536.jpg 1406w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-1875x2048.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-471636739-283x310.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2343px) 100vw, 2343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light jc-section jc-internal-section justify-content\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top justify-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:630px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Seamless Process for Shipping a Car from NZ to Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shipping a car from NZ to Australia involves more than just booking a vessel. Between export compliance, biosecurity requirements, customs documentation, and the complexities of international car shipping, the process has plenty of moving parts. That&#8217;s where Jacanna comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As specialists in vehicle transport in New Zealand and international markets, we manage every step in-house. You&#8217;ll work with one dedicated person from booking through to delivery &#8211; not a call centre, not a wholesaler, not a different department every time you ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Get a Free Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:490px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RoRo-car-shipping-from-australia-to-NZ-748x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Roro method of shipping car from nz to australia\" class=\"wp-image-689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RoRo-car-shipping-from-australia-to-NZ-748x1024.jpg 748w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RoRo-car-shipping-from-australia-to-NZ-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RoRo-car-shipping-from-australia-to-NZ-768x1051.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RoRo-car-shipping-from-australia-to-NZ.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull jc-section jc-internal-section justify-content\" id=\"How-Jacanna-Tackles\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#1b1b20\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43294a28f9c421f05470d104c48e5d95\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Our vehicle shipping methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top justify-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:630px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"137\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Roll-on-Roll-off-cropped.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-400\" style=\"width:117px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-da8133e0a674eeb4e808a593ac58da57\">Roll-on Roll-off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ad1d0347e8cfcd942608d91e59b7688d\">If you&#8217;re searching for an affordable and stress-free way to transport your car overseas, consider the roll-on\/roll-off method, commonly referred to as RORO. This method involves loading your vehicle onto the ship at the departure port and unloading it at the destination port, making it a simple and cost-effective option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:630px\">\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Conatiner-Vehicle-Shipping-cropped.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-464\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-fb46260915236d07beed6483875a090a\"><strong>Container Shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4ab20b4c22142acaa98592202a832cc2\">If you need to ship your vehicle and other goods overseas, consider container shipping. This method involves using large intermodal containers that are transported via container ships. Although it may cost more, this option is ideal if you have additional items to ship with your vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:630px\">\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tick-and-Car-Icon-cropped.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-465\" style=\"width:126px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-9dc26343edf5101a20dac1b620ca4c7f\"><strong>Find what works for you <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-36a8b6e1a9e35babb9f125c0e026d3dc\">The cost of shipping your vehicle overseas depends on various factors, such as the method you choose, the locations, and the import fees. The cost primarily depends on the destination of your vehicle. If you are worried about the cost, don&#8217;t worry. Jacanna provides upfront and accurate quotes along with expert advice to help you select the best international vehicle shipping method that suits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center jc-section jc-internal-section justify-content columns-switch-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:490px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"985\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping-cars-from-NZ-to-Australia.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman in a yellow shirt shipping car from nz to australia.\" class=\"wp-image-687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping-cars-from-NZ-to-Australia.jpg 836w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping-cars-from-NZ-to-Australia-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shipping-cars-from-NZ-to-Australia-768x905.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:633px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Ship Cars For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Relocating to Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Moving across the Tasman is a big step. If you&#8217;re taking your vehicle with you, we&#8217;ll make sure it arrives when and where you need it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Selling Privately or to a Dealer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The New Zealand used car market often offers strong value to Australian buyers. We regularly assist Kiwis looking to ship a car to Australia for private sales, auction, or dealer supply.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Commercial Vehicle Exporters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you&#8217;re moving multiple vehicles on a recurring basis, our direct carrier relationships and streamlined freight processes mean you can build a reliable export schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull jc-section jc-internal-section\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top justify-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:620px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">How Much Does it Cost to Import a Car from NZ to Australia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ea6de4eb3ef0a32c2097b325f8260b83\">The cost to ship a car from NZ to Australia varies depending on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timing and vessel availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle dimensions and weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port of origin (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, or Lyttelton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port of destination (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Fremantle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping method &#8211; Roll-on\/Roll-off (RoRo) or container<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/quote\/?f=vehicle-shipping\">Get a Free Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:490px\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/New-Zealand-Australia.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does it Cost to Import a Car from NZ to Australia?\" class=\"wp-image-690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/New-Zealand-Australia.jpg 448w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/New-Zealand-Australia-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide jc-section jc-internal-section justify-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:620px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Jacanna for NZ to Australia Vehicle Shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guaranteed Space &amp; Stable Pricing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because we hold direct contracts with shipping lines &#8211; not through wholesalers &#8211; we can offer guaranteed vessel space and consistent pricing. The cost to ship a car from NZ to Australia won&#8217;t suddenly spike because the spot market moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Third-Party Wholesalers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We deal directly with carriers. That means faster communication, fewer hand-offs, and no margin stacked on top of a middleman&#8217;s margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalised Service&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you book to the moment your vehicle clears Australian customs, one dedicated handler manages your shipment. You&#8217;ll know their name, and they&#8217;ll know yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kiwi-Owned, Hands-On&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacanna is proudly New Zealand-owned and operated. We&#8217;re not a multinational with a local office &#8211; we&#8217;re a hands-on freight forwarder that gets the job done. Our expertise in vehicle transport in New Zealand and across international routes means you&#8217;re in experienced hands from day one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:490px\">\n<div style=\"height:154px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Red-car-cropped-1024x928.jpg\" alt=\"cost to ship car from nz to australia\" class=\"wp-image-691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Red-car-cropped-1024x928.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Red-car-cropped-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Red-car-cropped-768x696.jpg 768w, 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seaports and airports everywhere, ensuring a truly international freight forwarding service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/global-logistics-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" style=\"width:89px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/wca-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/elite-global-logistics-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/via-logo-resized.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\" style=\"width:135px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nz-customs-sevice-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cbaff-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mpi-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide faq-section is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Haven\u2019t found what you\u2019re looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-futurelab-base-plugin-accordion\"><button class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-title \"><p>Is international car shipping from NZ to Australia complicated?<\/p><\/button><div class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-panel \">\n<p>It can be, if you&#8217;re doing it alone. Between biosecurity requirements, export documentation, customs clearance, and coordinating port logistics on both sides, there&#8217;s a lot to manage. Jacanna handles all of it. <a href=\"https:\/\/jacanna.global\/nz\/vehicle-shipping\/\">International car shipping<\/a> is a core part of what we do &#8211; you won&#8217;t be piecing it together yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-futurelab-base-plugin-accordion\"><button class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-title \"><p>How long does it take to ship a car from NZ to Australia?<\/p><\/button><div class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-panel \">\n<p>Transit time is typically 5-10 days once the vehicle is loaded, depending on the ports and service used. Allow additional time for documentation, pre-loading inspection, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing\/importing\/how-to-import\/types-of-imports\/importing-a-motor-vehicle\">Australian customs clearance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-futurelab-base-plugin-accordion\"><button class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-title \"><p>What shipping method is best &#8211; RoRo or container?<\/p><\/button><div class=\"fl-accordion fl-accordion-panel \">\n<p>RoRo (Roll-on\/Roll-off) is the most common and cost-effective option for standard passenger vehicles. 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