Melbourne to Adelaide removals
The shortest interstate run we do, and the one with the strictest border rules. Empty the fridge.
- $90 to $125 per m3
- Dedicated 1 to 2 business days
- SA
730 kilometres of Western Highway and the cheapest interstate corridor per cubic metre that we run. Departures are Wednesday and Saturday, and a dedicated truck can uplift in Melbourne one morning and deliver in Adelaide the next.
This is the run where quarantine catches people out. South Australia's fruit fly exclusion zone is real, enforced and includes whatever is sitting in your fridge and fruit bowl on move day.
What a move on this corridor costs
Backload prices assume the stated volume and a flexible uplift week. Dedicated truck prices assume a date you choose at both ends.
| Home size | Volume | Backload | Dedicated truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom unit, about 15 m3 | 15 m3 | $1,350 to $1,875 | From $2,600 |
| 2 bedroom unit, about 24 m3 | 24 m3 | $2,160 to $3,000 | From $3,500 |
| 3 bedroom house, about 42 m3 | 42 m3 | $3,780 to $5,250 | From $5,200 |
| 4 bedroom house, about 57 m3 | 57 m3 | $5,130 to $7,125 | From $6,900 |
Sample AUD figures for this demo site, including GST. Stairs, long carries and lift bookings at either end are quoted separately.
Uplift to delivery
- 1
Uplift day
Loading window in Melbourne, produce and plants already dealt with.
- 2
Departure, Wednesday or Saturday
Western Highway through Ballarat, Horsham and Bordertown.
- 3
Quarantine checkpoint
Trucks are subject to inspection on entry to the fruit fly exclusion zone. Declared items are surrendered, undeclared ones attract penalties.
- 4
Delivery, day 2 to 4
Adelaide metropolitan delivery with a two hour arrival slot.
Quarantine on this run
No fresh fruit or fruiting vegetables may enter South Australia's Riverland fruit fly exclusion zone. That includes tomatoes, capsicums, chillies and eggplant as well as the obvious apples and citrus. Potted plants need to be free of soil pests, and garden tools must be clean. Eat it, share it, or leave it behind.
Full quarantine rules by stateDelivering in Adelaide
- Adelaide metropolitan delivery covers everything inside the ring from Gawler to Noarlunga.
- The Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Fleurieu Peninsula are regional deliveries and add a day plus a fee.
- Single fronted cottages in the inner suburbs often have rear lane access only, so send photos.
More corridors from Melbourne
- Melbourne to Sydney
- Melbourne to Brisbane
- Melbourne to Canberra
Book the Melbourne to Adelaide run
Tell us the volume and your flexible week. We will match you to a departure and confirm the transit window before you pay anything.