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Schedule
Book your luggage shipment online or by phone. Tell us when you want your bags delivered and we’ll give you several pickup date and pricing options.
Pack your luggage, gear, and bags for shipment. Read more about preparing your luggage .
DOORSTEP TO DESTINATION™
Ship luggage to Australia
Door-to-door delivery, customs paperwork handled and an on-time guarantee.
How do I ship luggage to Australia?
To ship luggage to Australia, book online or by phone with Luggage Forward. A driver collects your bags at your home, office or hotel. Our specialists prepare and submit the customs forms. Your bags are delivered to your hotel, home or cruise ship in Australia, and you can track them from pickup to delivery.
WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE
Your Trusted Global Luggage Shipping Service
Travel Light
Breeze through the airport and avoid paying extra airline baggage fees . It’s like a travel agent for your bags, so you can carry less and travel light.
Track Your Bags
Once your bags are on their way, our proprietary system monitors key milestones in their journey to ensure everything stays on track. As soon as delivery is complete, we’ll notify you by email so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your luggage is ready and waiting for you.
On-Time Guarantee
Relax. When you send your luggage with us, it is guaranteed to arrive on time or we’ll refund you double what you paid to ship the bag.
Premium Service
From hassle-free pickups to on-time deliveries, our white glove service ensures your luggage arrives at your destination stress-free, allowing you to focus on your journey.
TRUST IN OUR EXPERIENCE
Australia luggage shipping
The flight to Australia is long enough. Send your luggage ahead and skip the check-in line and the baggage carousel. Your bags will be waiting at your hotel, home or cruise ship when you arrive.
Ship from anywhere
Since 2004, travelers around the world have trusted Luggage Forward to ship luggage to Australia. Booking takes minutes, our specialists support you throughout, and every shipment is backed by our on-time guarantee.
Australia customs
Luggage shipped to Australia needs complete customs paperwork to clear on time. Our international shipping specialists prepare every required form and oversee clearance, so you never fill out a declaration yourself.
Unaccompanied baggage to Australia
Unaccompanied baggage is luggage that travels separately from your flight. With Luggage Forward, your bags travel door to door on their own schedule, so you can fly with only a carry-on and meet your luggage at your address in Australia.
What customs requires. Every bag must travel unlocked, because customs may open it during routine screening. Zip ties or other removable fasteners are fine. You provide a complete list of what is in each bag, and our specialists prepare and submit the customs forms. Any duties, taxes or fees charged during clearance are billed to you separately.
Some items cannot be shipped internationally, and restrictions vary by country. Call our forwarding specialists at +1-617-482-1100 about a specific item, or read how international luggage shipping works.
“This company has been shipping clothes and sports gear like skis for more than 10 years. Pack your clothes in bags the same way you would for air travel and then have Luggage Forward pick them up from you. And the company will complete and submit all customs documentation.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MORE THAN LUGGAGE
Ship luggage, sports gear, bikes and more
Book and track every shipment online, to any address in Australia. Wondering about price? See what it costs to ship luggage.
International luggage shipping
Australia is one of more than 200 destinations we serve worldwide. See how international luggage shipping works, customs included.
Ship to a
cruise in Australia
We can deliver your luggage directly to and from your cruise ship in any port in Australia.
Ship skis
to Australia
Shipping skis or snowboards to Australia is easy and cost effective with Luggage Forward.
Ship golf clubs
to Australia
Send your clubs ahead and arrive at the course with nothing to carry.
Ship a bike
to Australia
Avoid airport hassle and oversize checked bag fees when you ship a bike.
Ship strollers and car seats to Australia
Your hands are already full traveling with kids. We’ll pick up and deliver everything you need.
Ship mobility
devices to Australia
Shipping wheelchairs and mobility devices makes travel accessible to all.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Luggage shipping reviews
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ABOUT LUGGAGE FORWARD
The Most Reliable Luggage Shipping Since 2004
Luggage Forward was born out of the simple idea that we should all be able to enjoy the journey as much as the destination and a great vacation does not begin at the baggage carousel. Or worse yet, with lost or late arriving luggage or sports equipment.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Streamlined Customs
- Double Money Back On-Time Guarantee
- Scheduled Doorstep Pickup
- Complimentary Value Protection
- Luggage Tags Delivered To You
- Excellent Customer Support
HOW IT WORKS
How to ship luggage to Australia
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Ship
You tell us where and when you want your luggage picked up. We’ll pick up from your home, office, hotel, cruise ship, golf course and more.
We have many luggage pickup options to fit your busy schedule. Read more about luggage pickup .
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Go
Head to the airport hands-free! Your luggage will be monitored closely by our team of shipping experts as well as by our predictive tracking technology to ensure on-time delivery. Learn more about how your luggage is transported .
Upon delivery, you’ll be notified via email, text or phone that your bags are awaiting your arrival. Read more about luggage delivery .
Shipping luggage to Australia: common questions
Shipping luggage to Sydney starts at $269 for a small bag (up to 25 lbs), $494 for a standard bag (up to 50 lbs) and $694 for an oversize bag (up to 75 lbs).
Those rates reflect quotes from New York with standard delivery booked about 10 days ahead. Your price depends on your origin, pickup date and delivery speed. Customs duties and import taxes, where they apply, are billed separately.
See what goes into the cost to ship luggage, or get an instant quote for your trip.
Standard delivery to Sydney takes about 8 business days.
Our Preferred service arrives 2 to 3 days sooner for an additional fee. Transit times already include time for routine customs inspections, and every shipment is backed by our on-time guarantee. Customs holds and severe weather are excluded from the guarantee.
No. Our international shipping specialists prepare and submit the customs forms for you.
Your part is to give us a complete, accurate list of what is in each bag and any clear, legible documents we request. Bags must travel unlocked so customs can inspect them. Any duties, taxes or fees charged during clearance are passed on to you.
Read more about international luggage shipping and customs.
Yes. You can ship golf clubs, skis, snowboards and bikes to Australia.
Golf clubs and skis are priced by bag category, the same way as luggage, with no oversize or overweight fees. Bikes must be dismantled and packed in a corrugated box or a hard travel case.
See shipping golf clubs, shipping skis and snowboards and bike shipping for packing details.
Yes. Luggage Forward arranges door-to-door shipping to and from more than 200 countries and territories, so you can send your bags home from Australia.
Book online with your Australian pickup address and US delivery address, or call our forwarding specialists at +1-617-482-1100 for a quote.
No. Bags shipped to Australia must travel unlocked.
Customs may open bags during routine screening. If a bag is locked, including with a TSA lock, and customs cannot open it, the lock may be broken. Zip ties or other removable fasteners are acceptable. Locking an international shipment can cause delays and voids our on-time guarantee.
No, your luggage does not have to be boxed. You can pack your luggage as you normally would for airline travel, no additional packaging is necessary.
One of the advantages of using Luggage Forward is that your soft and hard sided luggage can be shipped as is. However, sporting equipment should have adequate padding around any fragile or precision parts to ensure that they are protected during transit.
For more on preparing and packing your order, see our guide to what you can and cannot ship.
Our complimentary value protection covers your luggage for up to $500 in the rare event that there is damage beyond normal wear and tear. You may increase your value protection up until midnight the day of your pick up.
Any hazardous or dangerous commodities are prohibited from all Luggage Forward shipments.
For shipments traveling between two countries, there are additional items restricted by customs.
You can not ship:
- Medication, OTC, prescription, or vitamins
- Food (Includes coffee beans and spices)
- Alcohol (including perfume and hand sanitizer)
- Tobacco
- Pressurized containers (includes sunscreen)
- Valuables or currency
- Electronics (excludes cables and converters)
- Lithium based, or Alkaline batteries (includes tracking devices and range finders)
Upon booking, you will be provided with a list of common items that are disallowed. If you have specific questions, please contact one of our forwarding specialists or see our Terms of Service.
For additional items that cannot be shipped, please visit https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/.
Violators of the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 100—185) may be subject to civil penalties of up to $75,000 for each violation ($175,000 if the violation results in severe injury or substantial destruction to property).
We offer same day bookings in many areas and if it is available on our website, we can do it.
If you like to plan ahead, we accept bookings up to 180 days prior to pickup.
Last minute booking?
We will ship customized luggage tags to your pickup location when time allows. Should you make a last minute booking, please bear in mind you will most likely need to print out the labels and documents to maintain the scheduled collection.
After your booking is placed, Luggage Forward will mail you a Forwarding Packet up to one week prior to your pickup. The Forwarding Packet contains your itinerary, luggage tags, and relevant instructions for packing and preparing your luggage for shipment with Luggage Forward. If you placed a last-minute booking then the Forwarding Packet can either be emailed to you or it can be printed at luggageforward.com by logging into your account.
For more on preparing and packing your order, see our packing guide.
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