Moving a car interstate in Australia is a choice between driving it yourself, booking a car carrier, or—if you’re Tas-bound—hopping the Spirit of Tasmania.
Car transporters offer depot-to-depot (cheaper) or door-to-door (easier); plan on roughly AUD $600–$2,000+ depending on distance, size, and whether it runs.
Clean the car, photograph it, remove personal items, fold in mirrors, and note ground clearance—low-slung heroes can need a premium enclosed truck or ramps.
Insure it: some carriers include limited cover, but your policy or transit insurance fills the gaps, especially for mods and accessories.
WA and NT routes can take longer and cost more, and quarantine rules may apply for dirt, plant matter, or the odd hitchhiking grasshopper.
If time’s tight, depot-to-depot saves dollars; if sanity’s tight, door-to-door saves arguments—either way, get two or three quotes and check reviews before you hand over the keys.
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