Transporting cars interstate in Australia is straightforward if you pick the right method: open carrier for cheap and cheerful, enclosed for precious metal, or rail with depot drop-off. Expect metro-to-metro East Coast runs to take about 3–7 business days, with WA or NT more like 1–2 weeks; rough costs are around AUD 600–1,200 on open carriers for a standard sedan, and AUD 1,200–2,500+ for enclosed, oversize or non-running cars. Door-to-door is convenient but pricier; depot-to-depot saves dollars if you don’t mind a quick Uber.
Prep the car: photograph everything, remove personal items, leave about a quarter tank, fold mirrors, and tell the carrier if it doesn’t start. Insurance varies—get the coverage and excess in writing, and mind quarantine-cleanliness rules for WA and Tassie. You don’t need current rego because it’s freight, but you’ll need ID and authority to release/collect; Tradingpost or ServiceCentral can help you find reputable carriers.
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