Moving to Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour bound? Get ready to fall in love with this coastal gem on New South Wales' Mid North Coast. Known for its stunning beaches, lush hinterland, and laid-back lifestyle, Coffs Harbour offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're into surfing, bushwalking in World Heritage-listed rainforests, or simply enjoying fresh local produce at bustling markets, this vibrant city has something for everyone. With excellent schools, a thriving arts scene, and a strong sense of community, Coffs Harbour welcomes newcomers with open arms. Get ready to make unforgettable memories in this idyllic slice of paradise.
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Coffs Harbour moving costs
How Much Does it Cost to Relocate to Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour is located on the coast with plenty of trucks making the drive daily. This is good news for anyone moving to Coffs, whether coming up the coast, across the country or from further north.
The costs of moving in general have increased immensely with the price of fuel but our goal at Best Rated Transport is to ensure you find the best rate for your move.
So how much does it cost to move to Coffs Harbour?
Generally speaking, to move to or from Coffs Harbour you’re looking at around $120 to $250 per cubic metre.
A large house move is typically around 40m3 to 65m3 while a 3 bedroom house is typically 25m3 to 40m3. An apartment is around 10m3 to 20m3 but again, this all depends on your contents.
You could be looking at:
10m3 - $1,200 to $2,500
20m3 - $2,400 to $5,000
30m3 - $3,600 to $7,500
40m3 - $4,800 to $10,000
However, there are other factors involved when calculating moving costs including flights or fuel if driving, accomodation along the way and packing supplies.
How Long Does it Take to Drive or Fly to Coffs Harbour from Major Cities?
There are four direct flights to and from Coffs Harbour:
Sydney: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Melbourne: 2 hours
Brisbane: 1 hour
Armidale: 30 minutes.
Driving Times and Distance to Coffs Harbour
- Sydney: Approximately 540 kilometers (about 6-7 hours drive).
- Cairns: Approximately 1,450 kilometers (about 16-18 hours drive).
- Brisbane: Approximately 390 kilometers (about 4-5 hours drive).
- Darwin: Approximately 3,300 kilometers (about 37-38 hours drive).
- Perth: Approximately 4,000 kilometers (about 42-43 hours drive, including ferry crossing).
- Adelaide: Approximately 1,700 kilometers (about 19-20 hours drive).
- Melbourne: Approximately 1,530 kilometers (about 17-18 hours drive).
Can Best Rated Transport Handle My Move to Coffs?
Yes we can! We are a Queensland-based company located in Cairns but we often help families in New South Wales with their big moves. Whether you're moving to or from Coffs Harbour from NSW, QLD, VIC or any other state, we can handle it!
At Best Rated Transport, we work with trusted transporters across Australia. We go everywhere (man) and we can safely and securely transport your goods to or from Coffs and beyond.
We can also assist with any regional and remote moves around Coffs Harbour including Sawtell, Red Rock, Boambee and Coranba.
Our goal at Best Rated Transport is to ensure our customers have a stress-free moving experience. Our online platform allows you to compare trusted removalists and moving companies to find the best rate for your move. Keep the team at Best Rated Transport a call and we’ll help ensure this move is your smoothest one yet.
Self Pack, Full Service and Backloading: Best Budget Options when Moving to Coffs Harbour
What options do you have when moving to Coffs? Can you do it completely on your own or will you need a professional to assist you?
You might be surprised with how many options you have when moving house, from DIY to container hire and more. The right option for you will depend on a number of things including your budget, how much you need to move and how far the move is.
DIY Moves
Self move means that you hire your own truck or UHaul and drive it yourself. You can purchase a truck or a trailer which can be towed by your own vehicle.
This is one of the most popular choices for local moves or even intrastate moves. If you do have to make a few trips back and forth, it tends to be okay. However, if you are moving interstate, you will need to ensure the truck is big enough to hold all of your belongings in one go.
You will need to pay insurance and the hire fee and pack the truck yourself. You will also be in charge of the fuel costs and protective items for your belongings.
The good thing about this option is you can make a road trip out of it and that your belongings remain with you along the way. This is also ideal if you have pets, if you prefer not to fly and if you are wanting to take in the sights along the way.
Coff Harbour Removalists
The most popular option for moving, especially if you are moving interstate or long distance, is to hire a professional removalist to assist you with your move.
Removalists are also known as house movers and furniture movers and, essentially do the heavy lifting for you. This is also known as a full-service move. They will pack your contents into a truck for you and then transport your item to your new location. They will also unload your furniture and other items so you don’t have to worry about any of that.
If you are after the easiest and less stressful way to move, this is by far your best option.
You don’t need to worry about insurance, fuel costs, unloading and loading your goods and transporting your items. This is all done for you.
Backloading - The Most Affordable Full Service Move Option
As mentioned above, Coffs Harbour is located on a very popular highway with plenty of load going through daily. This means you will be able to secure a backload or less-than-full-truck-load. This is your most affordable option if you are looking to hire house movers. Backloading is when you book available truck space on a large interstate removalist truck that already has a primary load.
You may not need to book the entire truck for your move and thus, with backloading, you only pay for the space that you need.
With a backload removalist, you will still receive the same services as a house mover - loading and unloading and transport. You also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs.
FUN FACT: This is one of our specialities at Best Rated Transport and it’s our recommendation for those who do have some flexibility when it comes to their moving dates.
Container Transport (Self-Pack)
Container transport is another smart option when it comes to big moves. These are also known as self-pack moves as you will be unloading and loading your contents into a container. Then a carrier will transport the container from your house to your new location.
If you have your own container, you can pay for “transit only” which means a carrier will move your container from your house to your new location. You will need to pack the container yourself and unload it at your new home, but you don’t have to worry about getting the container onto a truck or finding a way to move it.
If you don’t have a container, you can hire one which involves the same as above, but you will be given a container for 28 days. You then load it up and arrange for pick up and delivery. You can then unload it at your new location before the container is picked up.
Container transport is generally done by either rail or road depending on the distance. While container transport isn't always cheaper than using a professional removalist, it is with some long distance moves.
Like hiring professional furniture removalists, you don't have to worry about making the drive yourself and containers can carry furniture as well as vehicles (be sure to request this). This is definitely a plus for anyone looking to bypass the long distance drive and just fly to their new home. Like removalists, you also don’t have to worry about insurance or fuel costs.
What about car transport to Coffs Harbour?
We can most certainly help you with that! Our network of transporters can move furniture, vehicles, boats, caravans and heavy machinery. Whatever you’re bringing to Coffs, we can help get it there!
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