MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING TO NZ
IT CAN COST AS LOW AS AUD 1250.00 TO SHIP YOUR MOTORCYCLE TO NEW ZEALAND WHEN SHIPPING VIA THE SHARED CONTAINER SERVICE
We can offer two different shipping methods for shipping motorcycles to New Zealand.
Firstly, In the same way as the majority cars are transported around the world, motorcycles can also be shipped on a
select number of RoRo vessels that run between Australia and New Zealand.
Motorcycles shipped in this manner are simply ridden on to the vessel and lashed to the deck in an area on the vessel designated specifically for motorcycles. All motorcycles shipped via RoRo are lashed to the floor in one of the many fully enclosed decks to ensure the bike remains protected from the elements during shipment.
If you would like to see what the inside of a RoRo vessel looks like, please have a look at the following article – Roll on, Roll off Shipping.
Secondly, if you plan to ship a motorcycle to Auckland we can also offer to pack and lash the bike inside one of our ‘shared’ containers that we move across to Auckland roughly once a week. This method of shipping means that no one will ride your bike throughout the shipping process, and we can even ship non-running bikes. This method is slightly cheaper, however, costs are based on you dropping to our depot, and collecting at the other end, you will also need to be a little more flexible with timing if you wish to ship inside a shared container.
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IT’S CHEAPER THAN YOU THINK
Shipping a motorcycle from Australia to New Zealand can cost less than AUD 1495.00 with a roll on, roll off service or it can cost AUD 1250.00 when shipping with our shared container service. Why not use our motorcycle shipping instant quote calculator to see exactly how little you’ll be paying to ship your motorcycle to NZ?
PURCHASE OF A NEW MOTORCYCLE IN NZ AT AN INFLATED PRICE
Motorcycle prices are, on average, 10% higher in New Zealand than they are in Australia. Even with the cost of freight, it is often cheaper to ship your current motorcycle than to sell in Australia and re-purchase in New Zealand.
LOSS ON THE PRIVATE SALE OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN AUSTRALIA
Selling your motorcycle in Australia might result in huge losses and selling for well under face value, so it’s quite likely that shipping it to New Zealand will save you money.
FAST AND EASY
International motorcycle shipping might sound daunting, but it’s incredibly simple. Your motorcycle can spend as little as 4 days in transit and less than two weeks getting from Australia to New Zealand and back to you. The documentation is easy and we can help you with the entire process.
NEW ZEALAND IMPORT GST EXEMPTION
We have a great set up between Australia and NZ and many people are eligible for GST exemption, meaning you pay NO taxes on import. In general if you meet below criteria you will be successful in exemption.
– Be a first time immigrant or a returning New Zealand citizen.
– If a returning citizen, you must have been out of New Zealand for over 21 months.
– Be prepared to sign a deed where you agree not to sell the vehicle for at least 2 years.
– Vehicle must have been owned and used for last 12 months.
– You MUST be physically in New Zealand in order to claim exemption.
…and you must provide the following documents:
– Proof of ownership over the last 12 months
– Purchase receipt for the vehicle or a current NZ valuation from a local dealer
YOU ARE OUR PRIORITY
At Willship, customer service is our number one priority. We know how stressful an international move can be and our goal is to remove some of that stress to make it easier for you. We’re here to help you with compliance and registration, and we’ll actively communicate with you while your motorcycle is in transit so that you know what’s happening. The team here have over 50 years of combined experience in vehicle shipping, and the Trans-Tasman route is our specialty — your motorcycle will be safe with us.
PRICE BEAT GUARANTEE
Over the years we’ve not only focused on customer service, but we’ve also formed close relationships with shipping and towing companies, as well as stevedores and customs depots. We have negotiated extensively and pride ourselves on our extremely competitive rates. Because of this, if you receive a quote with all of the extras that we offer, please contact us and we will happy to beat it.
CONCLUSION
If you meet the GST exemption criteria above, then it makes so much sense to ship your motorcycle from Australia to New Zealand. It’s fast, you’ll save money, and you’ll be working with a team of experienced professionals.
If you’re interested, feel free to use our motorcycle shipping instant quote calculator or give us a call on 07 3267 3694, or email us at info@willship.com.au to discuss your requirements.
