Are you going to Australia but dreading the hassle of getting your luggage through the airport? Are you thinking of leaving some stuff behind to make your trip easier? Stasher is here, and we’ve got your back, so you don’t need to leave anything behind. Let us take care of your luggage for you.
Stasher provides door-to-door shipping services through our easy-to-use website. We take away all the stress and hassle that come with security, luggage, and extraneous airport fees. Plus, we charge reasonable fees and provide you with 24/7 updates.
About Australia
Australia is a wonderful vacation destination. Some travelers fall so in love with the Land Down Under that they emigrate here. And it’s no wonder with beautiful places like Sydney and Brisbane. Australia has beautiful year-round temperatures, so you can avoid the tourist season and still enjoy the beach and outdoor activities. Try snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Twelve Apostles in Victoria, or checking out the castles (yes, we said castles!) in Queensland. No matter where you go or how you spend your time, Australia is bound to be the adventure of a lifetime.
Places to Visit in Australia
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Perth
- Gold Coast
Reasons Customers Send Packages to Australia
- To send personal effects ahead for traveling
- To move to Australia for work
- To visit family or friends
- To send a gift to a loved one who lives in Australia
- To attend a university
It’s easy to send your luggage with Stasher. Our services encompass everything you could need for your trip. You could be preparing for a year of studying abroad, going on the vacation of your dreams, or traveling on business for your company. Whatever your reason for your travels might be, Stasher will take care of all your luggage for you.
Our services are affordable, easily beating out traditional couriers and international removals companies. Our weight allowance is generous at 66 lb/30 kg, with options to ship even heavier items, all while remaining affordable.
Ship Your Luggage Ahead
Once you see how convenient Stasher’s services are, you’ll never drag your luggage through the airport again. In addition to the typical items you would think to pack (clothes, personal care items, electronics, etc.), you can also send excess luggage, sporting equipment, and musical instruments with Stasher. Our services truly cover everything you could need.
Items You Might Not Think to Ship
Did you know that you can send golf equipment to Australia? By shipping ahead with Stasher, you can enjoy the beautiful courses at Alice Springs, Macquarie Links, and Sanctuary Lakes, all at a fraction of the cost of renting.
You can also send your bike ahead. Just make sure it’s taken apart before it’s packed. Your local bike shop can help if you don’t know how to take it apart.
Student Shipping
If you’re coming to Australia to attend a university, Stasher will make your moving experience much easier! Stasher can make sure that all your personal belongings go straight to your dorm room or apartment. The process works the same way for students as it does for everyone else. (More on that below!)
Tips for When You Ship
- Stay up-to-date with Australia’s quarantine regulations and customs information. COVID-19 might affect your shipment.
- Check reviews and ratings for different shipping companies.
- Get multiple shipping quotes and compare them.
- Check out shipping schedules to see which companies have the best routes and times for you.
- Pack your items very carefully. Bubble wrap and newspaper are recommended to cushion fragile items.
Customs Information
If you’re already in the European Union, you aren’t subject to customs, import duties, or taxes. In short, you don’t need to worry about customs.
However, if you’re traveling from outside the EU, you are subject to customs, including all import duties and taxes that apply to your luggage.
We will send you the necessary documents to fill out and attach to your luggage. You must attach a customs invoice to each piece of luggage that you are sending.
The EU wants to know exactly what is coming in and going out of their Union, so they require very specific details. Instead of writing “clothes” on the customs invoice, include exactly what kind of clothes are inside your suitcase. An example of a properly filled-out customs invoice would be, “four sweaters, five sweatshirts, six pairs of jeans.”
If you fail to attach a customs invoice to any of your luggage, it won’t pass through customs, and you’ll be required to pay a fee to get it back. So, please remember to fill out all customs invoices and attach an individual invoice to each piece of luggage. We want your luggage to make it to Australia!
Packages generally clear through customs quickly, but there are exceptions to everything. Customs is the only part of the shipping process that Stasher can’t control. We highly recommend checking with local customs to determine the laws surrounding quarantine, along with waiting times and paperwork requirements. This will help ensure that your package clears through customs and arrives at your destination on time.
What You Can’t Ship and What We Don’t Insure
While Stasher is proud to ship just about anything, there are some things we can’t ship due to international shipping laws. While different countries have different requirements, some items are banned across the globe. These items include:
- Sprays (think Lysol)
- Products from animals (think Endangered Species Act)
- Money (cash or card)
- Anything Dangerous
- Anything Hazardous
- Liquids
- Medications
- Confidential documents (passports, ID, etc.)
- Food that will go bad (even if it doesn’t expire for a while!)
- Plants
Additionally, while we ship just about anything, we don’t insure everything. Anything that is not covered by our insurance may still be shipped, but it will be at your own risk. We strongly recommend cushioning fragile items with bubble wrap or newspaper to help prevent them from breaking.
Packaging
When packing in general, please use luggage that is in good condition and boxes that are either brand new or like new. If the integrity of a suitcase or box is in question, please don’t use it. We don’t cover packaging, and we’d hate to see you lose valuable items because a box fell apart or the zipper on a suitcase broke, spilling your personal belongings everywhere.
How to Send Your Luggage
Shipping with Stasher is super easy!
- Visit our website and click to get an instant quote. Use that quote to book your shipment.
- Print out the documents we send you, and fill them out carefully.
- Attach the documents to your luggage.
- Take your luggage to your designated drop-off area.
- We will pick up your luggage and transport it to Australia for you, to your specified destination.
- Choose between email and text notifications to receive 24/7 updates on where your luggage is.
Shipping with Stasher is truly that simple. If you need help obtaining your quote, have any questions about Stasher, or have concerns about the shipping process/customs, please reach out to us! We will be happy to assist you with whatever you might need.
Good luck with packing and happy travels!
