Moving from Melbourne to Tasmania

Melbourne to Tasmania removalists, door to door

Moving from Melbourne to Tasmania means crossing Bass Strait. We plan the whole move: our crews load at your Melbourne home, the ferry crossing for your furniture is booked as part of your move, and everything is delivered door to door in Hobart, Launceston or anywhere else in Tasmania.

Over 400 moves from Victoria to Tasmania since 2023, including over 240 to Hobart and surrounds and over 50 to Launceston, from Dawson’s own job records. Family-owned since 1927 and AFRA accredited, we move Melbourne families interstate every week from our depot at 915 Stud Road, Rowville.

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Tasmania?

Guide only, February to November. December and January are peak season and cost more. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price, so there are no surprises on moving day. Launceston, the north-west coast and regional Tasmania are priced at your inspection.

What’s included in a Dawson interstate move

• Your own Dawson crew and truck, door to door from Melbourne to Tasmania
• Protective blankets and furniture wrapping
• A fixed written price after your free in-home inspection
• Packing, cartons and storage available if you need them

Moving from Melbourne to Tasmania

Melbourne to Tasmania is one of our busiest routes, and our Rowville depot means we can hold your furniture in storage if your Tasmanian home isn’t ready. We agree your pick-up, sailing and delivery dates with you before moving day.

Tips for your Melbourne to Tasmania move

• The ferry crossing for your furniture is part of our plan and price; you don’t need to book it.
• Tasmania has biosecurity rules on fruit, plants and soil, so leave these out of your boxes.
• Allow extra time in winter, when Bass Strait sailings can be affected by weather.

How it works

1. Get your price. Use our online quote or book a free in-home inspection (save 10% when you book online, conditions apply).
2. Packing. Full packing, fragiles only, or buy cartons and supplies and pack yourself.
3. Loading and transit. Our crew wraps and loads your furniture in Melbourne and takes it to Tasmania.
4. Delivery. Unloaded and placed room by room at your new home.

Need storage between homes? See our warehouse storage in Melbourne. Moving from Melbourne somewhere else? See all our interstate removals from Melbourne or interstate removalists Tasmania.

Melbourne to Tasmania removals: FAQs

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Tasmania?

As a guide, moving a 1–2 bedroom home from Melbourne to Hobart costs about $2,200–$4,300, a 3 bedroom home about $4,700–$5,700 and a 4 bedroom home about $6,100–$7,900 at Dawson’s 2026 prices. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.

How does my furniture get across Bass Strait?

Your furniture is loaded at your Melbourne home, travels on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Geelong, and is delivered to your door in Tasmania. The crossing is booked and priced as part of your move.

Do you use your own crews and trucks?

Yes. Dawson is a family business, moving people since 1927. Your move is handled by our own trained crews and trucks from our Rowville depot in Melbourne.

Can you store my furniture if my new home isn’t ready?

Yes. We can hold your load at our Rowville warehouse in Melbourne and deliver when you’re ready.

Can you pack for me?

Yes. Choose full packing, fragiles only, or buy cartons and supplies from us and pack yourself. Packing is quoted with your move.

How do I lock in my price?

Book a free in-home inspection online and save 10% (conditions apply). Our estimator checks your items and access and gives you a fixed written price.

Ready to move? Call 1800 066 846 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or get your online quote.