Moving your belongings to the Territory can take a little extra planning, especially when you are travelling a long distance or settling in a regional community.
Start gathering quotes early and ask what is included, how your belongings will be transported and when they are likely to arrive. Delivery times can vary, so knowing what to expect will make it easier to plan your first few days in your new home.
Choose a moving company
Look for a company that regularly handles interstate moves to the Territory, and ask whether it services your destination directly or uses another provider for the final part of the journey.
The Australian Furniture Removals Association is the peak body for the removals industry. Its directory can help you find accredited removalists that operate from your current location or in the area you are moving to.
Before booking, compare written quotes and check what is included, such as packing, storage, insurance and delivery.
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Several moving companies operate from Darwin and Alice Springs, with some also delivering to Katherine and other regional communities. Contact the company directly to confirm it services your new address and ask whether another carrier will complete the final part of the journey.
Darwin and surrounds
If you are moving to Katherine, Tennant Creek or a smaller community, ask how often the route is serviced, whether delivery is direct and where your belongings will be stored if there is a wait between services.
Before you book
A little preparation now can prevent unwanted surprises later. Before choosing a removalist, check these three things.
Compare written quotes
Ask two or three companies for an itemised written quote based on the same list of belongings. Check whether packing materials, storage, delivery, stairs and difficult property access cost extra.
For a long-distance move, also ask whether the delivery date is fixed or an estimate.
Check your cover
Do not assume your belongings are automatically insured while being moved or stored. Ask the removalist what protection is included and read the exclusions, excess and claims process before agreeing to additional cover.
It is also worth checking whether your existing contents insurance provides any cover during the move.
Plan for delivery
Some interstate moves use backloading, where your belongings share space with another customer’s load. It can cost less, but the collection and delivery window may be broader.
Keep medication, important documents, chargers, basic kitchen items and enough clothing with you in case your belongings arrive later than expected.
Plan the rest of your move
Once your removalist is booked, you can start working through the other practical parts of your move. Our checklist will help you keep track of the important jobs, while the guides below cover bringing your vehicle and pets to the Territory.
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