Trans-Tasman. Fast. Done For You.
Get a fast, obligation-free quote to import your car across the Tasman. New Zealand is the quickest and simplest origin for an Australian import — cars are already right-hand drive, so there's no steering conversion, and shipping takes days, not weeks. No guesswork, no hidden costs, no compliance surprises.
Importing a car from New Zealand into Australia is the easiest cross-border import you can make — but it's still a regulated process. Vehicle Import Approvals, the 25-year cut-off, SEVS eligibility and asbestos rules all still apply, even for a short Trans-Tasman hop, and one mistake can delay your car or cost you thousands. Dazmac handles the entire process end-to-end, so your NZ import lands clean, complianced and ready to register.
importing vehicles into Australia under every major scheme.
of Australian import regulations & compliance pathways.
no nasty surprises or last-minute invoices at the port.
real people on the phone — not an automated call centre.
regular consolidation and RORO sailings from every major NZ port.
From well-kept 4WDs and farm utes to classic muscle, motorhomes and ex-Japan JDM — we move New Zealand's best across the Tasman under the right scheme, every time. All right-hand drive, all ready for Aussie roads.
Well-maintained Hilux, Ranger, Prado, Land Cruiser & adventure SUVs — New Zealand's rugged terrain means clean, capable 4WDs. Shared container & RORO from Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington & Lyttelton.
Double-cab utes, vans & tradie workhorses — shipped & complianced for Australian roads with minimal fuss.
NZ-new Holdens, Ford Falcons & collectables — concessional entry under the 25-year rule.
Touring vans & motorhomes built for NZ travel — moved with secure, oversized-vehicle freight.
Many NZ cars are ex-Japan imports — Skylines, Silvias & tuners already RHD, handled with low-clearance shared-container freight.
We manage every stage of your Trans-Tasman import — from New Zealand purchase & port collection to Australian delivery. One team. One quote. No hand-offs, no surprises.
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We first confirm whether your NZ vehicle can legally be imported into Australia — checking the 25-year rule, SEVS Register and Personal Import Scheme before you commit. For ex-Japan cars now in NZ, we trace the original build date that determines eligibility.
No eligibility? We tell you upfront — saving you time and money.
Vehicle Import Approvals (VIA) through ROVER, NZ registration & export paperwork, customs declarations and biosecurity requirements. This is where many imports fail — our experience prevents costly errors.
We collect from the seller and load at the nearest NZ port — Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington or Lyttelton — via shared container or RORO. The Tasman crossing is short, so your car is in Australian waters in days, not weeks, with full transparency throughout.
We manage customs clearance, coordinate inspections, asbestos testing and RAW compliance work to ensure every Australian standard is met. No confusion. No last-minute surprises.
Once approved and compliant, your vehicle is released and delivered — ready for registration in your state or territory.
Even a short Trans-Tasman import operates under Australian government pathways. Picking the wrong one is the most common — and most expensive — mistake. Here's how we match your NZ car to the right scheme.
Vehicles 25 years or older (measured by build date, not model year) qualify for import under concessional entry. Perfect for NZ-new Holdens & Ford Falcons, classic collectables and older ex-Japan imports already living in New Zealand.
For modern performance, rare, or unique vehicles meeting one of six eligibility criteria — including the many ex-Japan performance cars that found a home in New Zealand. All SEVS imports must be processed by a Registered Automotive Workshop (RAW).
Moving to Australia from New Zealand is one of the most common reasons to import a car. Australian citizens, PRs and eligible visa holders who've owned their vehicle for 12+ months can bring it under the Personal Import option — one vehicle per five years.
Whether you're relocating from New Zealand or importing one car or a whole fleet, the process is handled with the same precision.
Buying a clean car across the Tasman — one vehicle, handled like it's our own.
Rare collector, classic and ex-Japan performance cars — SEVS, 25-year and concessional pathways.
Relocating from New Zealand under the Personal Import Scheme — with proper documentation & timing.
Commercial vehicles, dealer stock & bulk movements with consolidated freight and customs clearance.
A Trans-Tasman import looks simple — and that's exactly why people get caught out. The most expensive part of importing from New Zealand is usually the part you assumed didn't apply.
With Dazmac, you get it done right the first time.
Even a short Tasman crossing into Australia is highly regulated. Freight companies ship cars. Dazmac imports them.
The Tasman crossing is the fastest of any import origin — sea freight is typically just days rather than weeks. VIA processing still takes around 3–4 weeks (and can overlap with shipping), plus compliance and delivery on arrival. We'll provide a realistic, end-to-end estimate during your quote.
No. New Zealand drives on the left and its cars are right-hand drive — the same as Australia — so there's no steering conversion required. This, plus the short shipping distance, makes NZ the simplest origin to import from.
Not on its own. New Zealand compliance does not transfer to Australia. Every vehicle still needs a Vehicle Import Approval, must meet Australian standards and pass asbestos requirements. The good news is that RHD NZ cars usually need far less work than imports from other markets — we'll confirm exactly what applies before you buy.
No. We provide transparent pricing and explain all potential costs upfront — including NZ port handling, freight, marine insurance, customs duty, 10% GST, Luxury Car Tax (if applicable), asbestos testing, compliance work and delivery.
Australia has a zero-tolerance asbestos policy, and older vehicles — including ex-Japan cars common in New Zealand — can carry asbestos in brakes, gaskets and clutches. Testing is mandatory and costs roughly $800–$1,000 if done locally. We can coordinate offshore testing before shipment to save you time and money.
We consolidate and ship from every major NZ port, including Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Lyttelton (Christchurch) — via shared container for valuable, modified or low-clearance cars, or RORO for standard road vehicles. We recommend the right method and port per vehicle.
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