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Moving from Crete to Australia
Melbourne and Sydney hold some of the largest Greek communities in the world, and the Heraklion–Australia route has run through this office for decades. Australia is also the strictest destination we ship to — worth understanding before you pack.
Biosecurity Is the Whole Game
Australia inspects incoming personal shipments under strict biosecurity law. Anything organic gets attention: food, plants, seeds, untreated wood, even garden tools or shoes with soil on them. Some items are refused outright; many just need to be clean and declared. We go through your inventory line by line before it ships, because a problem found in Sydney costs far more than one found in Heraklion.
Clean, Declared, Documented
Used outdoor equipment is washed, vacuum cleaners are emptied, and the inventory declares honestly. Shipments packed this way clear. Shipments that "forgot" a box of food are the ones that get unpacked at the terminal.
The Journey
Australia is the longest sea route we serve, so shipments travel in shared or full containers and the time window comes with your quote. Urgent single items can fly.
At Destination
Partner agents in the main Australian cities handle inspection, clearance and delivery to the door.
Common Questions
Can I send food to Australia?
Some products can travel if declared; others are prohibited entirely. Send us your list first — we tell you what survives the rules before you spend anything.
Do I pay duty on used household goods?
Australia generally admits the used personal effects of arriving owners without duty when its conditions are met; we confirm how they apply to your case at quote stage.
What gets people in trouble?
Undeclared food and dirty outdoor gear. Both are avoidable with honest packing — which is our job.
Ready for a Price?
Tell us what you're shipping and where. You get a clear quote and a realistic time window — before anything is packed.
