r/darwin • u/CH86CN • 3d ago

Locals Discussion Interstate relocations?

After suggestions for removalists or similar to move a household back to the east coast

Have an unwell family member I am needing to support so regrettably seems like the end of my Darwin time

I know Kent are usually ridiculously expensive but beyond that no idea

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u/interactivate 3d ago

You might find the cost of moving furniture, appliances, etc more that they are worth.

If so, and you end up moving only personal items, something like Pack n Send might fit the bill.

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u/CH86CN 3d ago

Yeah this is slimming a 3 bedroom down into only the sentimental family owned furniture etc

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u/SpecialDisaster3908 3d ago

Second this. And try to sell all of the unnecessary ones.

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u/Ok_Mud5842 3d ago

third this

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u/UnfortunatelySimple 3d ago

Time your move, moving from late November till early February is the removals busy season and removal costs are at a premium.

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u/CH86CN 3d ago

May not have an option unfortunately but can try and optimise to an extent!

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u/Legitimate-West7070 3d ago

I used Allied Melbourne to Darwin November 2025 was was about $5k less expensive than Grace, Kent & Dannihers.

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u/yehyehwut 3d ago

Whybirds?

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u/Soggy-Slugie 3d ago

You can also just car hire a van and do the drive yourself (preferably with others to prevent fatigué) expensive to drive down yes but much cheaper then hiring a company

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u/CH86CN 3d ago

Tbh sort of leaving towards buying a van as I imagine the excess KMs on a rental would add up quick

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u/Reasonable-Cat9995 19h ago

U pack it by northline is who we used. If you are able to physically pack a container. They provide it and move it for you. You will have to unpack when it arrives.