Shipping to Christchurch
Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island, is served by the port of Lyttelton, about 12 km away through the road tunnel. In the tariff, the Christchurch destination includes delivery to a terminal in the city itself.
Practical tips. Choose Christchurch if the consignee wants to collect inside the city, or Lyttelton to collect at the port; compare both rates. Biosecurity rules apply: clean outdoor gear and declare natural products on form NZCS 218. The city has been rebuilt since the 2011 earthquakes, with many new homes and wide streets that make deliveries easy.
Christchurch is the gateway to Canterbury, the Southern Alps and Antarctic research programmes, whose staff often ship personal effects here.
The city's botanic gardens and Avon River give it the nickname Garden City, and its university and research institutes attract international staff. Christchurch airport has direct flights to Australia and Asia.
Shipping rates from Canada to Christchurch
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | USD 6 / cu ft 70 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 6 / cu ft 70 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 5 / cu ft 60 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (333 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for New Zealand: RATIO 1:333 KGS TO Christchurch and Wellington; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL: Bare, un-stackable cargo, hazardous (DG) cargoes (inclusive batteries); Personal effect shipments, per pkg above (3m x 2.15m x 2.15m & 2 ton). Please check prior booking; WEIGHT RATIO APPLICABLE: 1cbm : 333 Kgs (For all inland destinations only).; Prepaid Fumigation Surcharge Effective Sept. 1, 2019; Applies During BMSB Season Sep. 1 to April; USD50.00 W/M Minimum USD250. Fumigation Certificate USD150.00.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in New Zealand: Lyttelton (10 km), Wellington (305 km), Auckland (764 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to New Zealand.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.