Shipping to Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand's capital at the southern tip of the North Island, has a container port at CentrePort close to the city. It serves Wellington, the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa.
Practical tips. Government, embassy and film-industry professionals often relocate to Wellington; diplomats may have their own customs privileges. All shipments face strict biosecurity checks: clean outdoor gear and declare natural products on form NZCS 218.
Wellington is hilly and windy, with many houses reached by steep paths or cable cars, so ask the mover to check access before the delivery day. Ferries to the South Island leave from Wellington, so consignees in Nelson or Marlborough can collect here.
Wellington's Te Papa national museum and its café culture are famous, and the city is compact enough that most suburbs are within 20 minutes of the port.
Shipping rates from Canada to Wellington
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | USD 9 / cu ft 74 days · min. USD 582.88 | USD 9 / cu ft 74 days · min. USD 582.88 | USD 8 / cu ft 64 days · min. USD 547.56 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 547.56; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 830.12. 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: Christchurch (305 km), Lyttelton (308 km), Auckland (493 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.