What Can I Send By Courier?
Item type Best Packing Method Packaging Tip
Artwork/Sculptures We cannot transport artwork, sculptures or paintings
Artwork/Sculptures
BBQ CARTON/BOX/FLAT PACK We can only transport bbq's that are packaged in their original packaging and box or at least wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box.
BBQ
Beds FLAT PACKED Must be flat-packed as we cannot carry assembled furniture.  You need to contact a furniture removalist for assembled furniture.
Beds
Bicycle/Bike FLAT PACKED Preferably in a customised bike carton/box, otherwise disassembled and wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box.
Bicycle/Bike
Blinds TUBE/ROLL Blinds should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap inside the tube. If a roll, the blinds should be wrapped in bubblewrap then corrugated cardboard.
Blinds
Books CARTON/BOX Package tightly with padding around the books inside a strong sturdy box.
Books
Car Panels/Boots/Bumper Bars CARTON/BOX or CRATE Must be packaged with foam/padding inside a strong sturdy panel carton or box. Suitable packaging and cartons/boxes can usually be sourced from smash repairers/wrecking yards.
Car Panels/Boots/Bumper Bars
Cars We do not transport automobiles.
Cars
Chair/s CARTON/BOX We can only transport smaller chairs if they are well packaged inside a strong sturdy box.
Chair/s
Clothing CARTON/BOX We do not provide a hanging fashion service.  Clothing must be packaged in cartons/boxes.
Clothing
Coins/Gold/Cash/Bonds We cannot transport coins, gold, cash or bonds
Coins/Gold/Cash/Bonds
Computer/Laptop CARTON/BOX Should be packaged in their original packaging and box if possible. Otherwise they must be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. For security reasons, you should consider removing any identifying markings of what is inside the box or wrap the outside of the box in plain brown paper and wrap tightly.
Computer/Laptop
Cot FLAT PACKED Be sure to use lots of packaging (bubblewrap/foam) around the cot inside the flat pack/box.
Cot
Crockery We cannot transport crockery
Crockery
Cutlery CARTON/BOX Should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a sturdy strong box.
Cutlery
Dangerous/Hazardous Goods We cannot transport dangerous goods/hazardous goods (e.g. aerosol cans, flammable items, toxic, gases ,etc)
Dangerous/Hazardous Goods
Engines CARTON/BOX or CRATE Engines under 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. Engines over 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a totally enclosed wooden crate. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FLUIDS MUST BE DRAINED FROM THE ENGINE. IF SOILING OCCURS TO OTHER CUSTOMERS GOODS OR A PICKUP/LINEHAUL/DELIVERY VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR REIMBURSEMENT/REPAIR OF THE SOILED GOODS OR CLEANING EXPENSES FOR THE VEHICLE.
Engines
Furniture FLAT PACKED Furniture must be disassembled and wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside the flat pack. WE DO NOT TRANSPORT FULLY ASSEMBLED FURNITURE OR UN-PACKAGED FURNITURE.
Furniture
Gearbox CARTON/BOX OR CRATE Gearboxes under 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. Gearboxes over 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a totally enclosed wooden crate. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FLUIDS MUST BE DRAINED FROM THE GEARBOX. IF SOILING OCCURS TO OTHER CUSTOMERS GOODS OR A PICKUP/LINEHAUL/DELIVERY VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR REIMBURSEMENT/REPAIR OF THE SOILED GOODS OR CLEANING EXPENSES FOR THE VEHICLE.
Gearbox
Gift/s CARTON/BOX For fragile items, make sure lots of bubblewrap and padding is used around the items inside a strong sturdy outer carton/box.
Gift/s
Glass Items We cannot transport glass items
Glass Items
Golf Clubs/Golf Bags CARTON/BOX Golf clubs/bags should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and then sent inside a strong sturdy box to provide protection and security during transit. You may be able to source a suitable box for clubs or a golf bag from a local retail golf shop.
Golf Clubs/Golf Bags
Heater CARTON/BOX Oil heaters need to be drained before being packaged. All heaters should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box.
Heater
Homewares CARTON/BOX For fragile items, make sure lots of bubblewrap and padding is used around the items inside a strong sturdy outer carton/box.
Homewares
Jewellery We cannot transport jewellery
Jewellery
Kitchenware CARTON/BOX For fragile items, make sure lots of bubblewrap and padding is used around the items inside a strong sturdy outer carton/box.
Kitchenware
Liquids We cannot transport liquids
Liquids
Livestock/Animals We cannot transport livestock or animals.
Livestock/Animals
Luggage/Suitcase CARTON/BOX If the luggage/suitcase is made of strong durable material, it can be sent as is. If not, it should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and corrugated cardboard and sent inside a strong sturdy box.
Luggage/Suitcase
Motor Accessories/Panels CARTON/BOX We can only transport small motor accessories that are under 35kgs.  They must be packaged into a sturdy box (bubblewrap and corrugated cardboard alone will not be accepted).  The items MUST be drained of all fluids (oil, transmission fluids, etc).  If soiling occurs to other customers goods, you will be charged for repair/reimbursement.
Motor Accessories/Panels
Motor Parts/Diffs/Towbars CARTON/BOX OR CRATE Motor parts under 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. Motor parts over 35kgs must be packaged with foam/padding inside a totally enclosed wooden crate. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FLUIDS MUST BE DRAINED FROM MOTOR PARTS. IF SOILING OCCURS TO OTHER CUSTOMERS GOODS OR A PICKUP/LINEHAUL/DELIVERY VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR REIMBURSEMENT/REPAIR OF THE SOILED GOODS OR CLEANING EXPENSES FOR THE VEHICLE.
Motor Parts/Diffs/Towbars
Motorbike/Scooter We do not transport motorbikes or scooters.
Motorbike/Scooter
Musical Instruments CARTON/BOX Musical instruments need to be in their hard case and wrapped in many layers of bubblewrap. The case should then be sent inside a strong sturdy box to provide protection and security during transit.
Musical Instruments
Paint We cannot transport paint (dangerous or non-dangerous)
Paint
Paintings We cannot transport paintings or artwork
Paintings
Perfume We cannot transport perfume
Perfume
Picture/Picture Frame We cannot transport pictures/picture frames
Picture/Picture Frame
Pram/Stroller CARTON/BOX Prams/strollers should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and padding inside a strong sturdy box. (Bubblewrap and/or corrugated cardboard around the pram/stroller without a box is not sufficient.)
Pram/Stroller
Printer/Scanner/Fax Machine CARTON/BOX Preferably in original packaging material and box if possible. Otherwise the item should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box.
Printer/Scanner/Fax Machine
Shower Screens We cannot transport showerscreens or glass products.
Shower Screens
Ski's CARTON/BOX OR TUBE Ski's should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and/or corrugated cardboard and sent inside a strong sturdy box or packaging tube.
Ski's
Surfboard/Wakeboard CARTON/BOX Surfboards should have the fins removed and the board should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. Wrapping the board in bubblewap or corrugated cardboard alone is not sufficient.
Surfboard/Wakeboard
Tent/Camping Equipment CARTON/BOX Tents and camping equipment must be packaged inside a sturdy box. If there is any fragile equipment, it should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside the box.
Tent/Camping Equipment
Tools/Toolbox CARTON/BOX Ensure a strong sturdy box is used to protect the toolbox in transit.
Tools/Toolbox
Toys CARTON/BOX Should be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a sturdy strong box.
Toys
TV CARTON/BOX Should be packaged in it's original packaging and box if possible. Otherwise the TV must be wrapped in layers of bubblewrap and foam/padding inside a strong sturdy box. For security reasons, you should consider removing any identifying markings of what is inside the box or wrap the outside of the box in plain brown paper and wrap tightly.
TV
Tyre CARTON/BOX Wheels/tyres should preferably be packaged in sturdy cartons/boxes to provide protection and security during transport. If you do not have suitable boxes available, layers of shrinkwrap (pallet plastic wrapping) or bubblewrap around the individual items should be sufficient but ensure they are tightly wrapped with no loose wrapping.
Tyre
Vase We cannot transport vases.
Vase
Wheel/Mag CARTON/BOX Wheels/mags should preferably be packaged in sturdy cartons/boxes to provide protection and security during transport. If you do not have suitable boxes available, layers of shrinkwrap (pallet plastic wrapping) or bubblewrap around the individual items should be sufficient but ensure they are tightly wrapped with no loose wrapping.
Wheel/Mag
Windows/Glass Frames We cannot transport windows or glass frames.
Windows/Glass Frames
Wine/Spirits/Liquids We cannot transport wine/spirits or liquids
Wine/Spirits/Liquids
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