Staranais Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, I'm after information about transporting dogs from Brisbane to NZ. It's all a bit up in the air right now, but my malinois might need medical treatment involving us taking a trip to Aussie at some point this year. I've sorted out the cheapest deal from NZ to Brissie I think (1.3k NZ not including vet checks or crate hire). But the Brissie to NZ leg seems to be stupidly expensive, and it's hard to find information about exactly what is required. I'm emailing lots of Aussie Pet Transport companies too, of course, but hopefully someone here will have some good info about how much it cost them to transport dogs on a similar route. Obviously I'm after the very cheapest deal possible, since the radiotherapy alone is scarily expensive. Thanks. PS - thanks for allowing this question in the Breeder's Forum, Troy! Edited February 12, 2017 by Staranais 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Over the years I have found that it is nearly always more expensive to take a dog from Aus to NZ than coming the other way. Don't ask me why. I guess you know that they charge either the cubic volume of the crate or the total weight of the dog + crate (whichever is the most expensive!). Can't win!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yes it's more expensive Aus to NZ as there are more requirements needed , Freight prices have gone up in Australia so I would think anything over $ 2500 might be right . you can try Mooreholme or Bay city transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks guys. Yes, I've been getting quotes from 2500 - 2900 aud for Brissie to Wellington. Even if I do all the legwork myself (not use a transport company), I can't get it under 2000 aud yet. I'll try Moorehome and Bay City, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Cheapest is not always best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 But in this case, cheaper is definitely what I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Geez, these prices make me feel like I'm getting a steal. I'm paying around $US10k for three Labbies from the East Coast of the USA to NZ . . . and that includes an overnight kenneling and various health checks and parasite treatments before the flight to NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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