Comming to Australie

The company arranging the shipping should be able to help you with that, telling you when and where the ship should dock (Which port).

Then its really in the hands of the Wharfies as to when the container gets unloaded. Then once unloaded it will be taken to a yard, Customs inspected, and unpacked. Then the car should be available.

Again the company arranging the freight should be able to give you estimates as to when its going to available.

Miek and Erik,
there is a firm called AutoTrans who could pick the vehicle up from the wharf and deliver it to an address in Brisbane for you. They are unable to store the car (for a period of less than 3 months). To pick up and deliver will cost AUD$103. Their phone number in Brisbane is 61 7 3268 9455. I have used them twice for transporting vehicles and they seem very professional. There may be quarantine requirements/inspections which could add to complexity. Good luck and enjoy your visit.

I imported a car once through Brisbane Docks and a customs agent did the lot. Basically the containter was shipped off the wharf to the agents premises where the vehicles was unloaded, cleared, then forwarded to me.

I cant remember the name of the agent, but your shipping compary should help you. If you dont have a customs agent then the container might get unloaded by the stevedores and that is the option that I would NOT recommend.

Sean

Hello Miek & Erik,

I have imported 2 cars into Australia at various times on return from overseas.

I found that having the automobile association do it for you is the best.

Check with your local National Automoblie Association in Holland and ascertain if they have reciprocal club rights with the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland [the R.A.C.Q], and if so, have them arrange for the RACQ to be your agent.

They can assist you with the import, and help smooth out the customs and other arrangements.

I have imported cars into Australia through the Automobile Association of Singapore and also the Royal Automobile club of Hong Kong using this method.

I can recommend the service.

I would presume that your national motoring association will be able to do the same, as all the clubs seem to work together world wide.

I hope you enjoy your visit here

regards

Dennis

Hi Meik and Erik,
When you get your Landcruiser off the boat and on the road, drop in for a visit. Bill and Trisha.

Welcome! an important point not touched on by others.

Ensure prior to loading the car is clean. All traces of mud soil etc should be removed inside the car.

Externally all traces of mud, soil, plants etc must be removed, otherwise the car will be impounded, and you will incur delays and additional cleaning costs, whil;st customs ensure it is OK.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Regards

Col Tigwell Downunder