Moving from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne to Townsville removalists, door to door

Moving from Melbourne to Townsville? Our own crews pack and load at your Melbourne home and deliver door to door in Townsville and across North Queensland, with storage available if your dates don’t line up.

Over 70 moves from Victoria to Townsville since 2023, 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 Townsville?

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.

What’s included in a Dawson interstate move

• Your own Dawson crew and truck, door to door from Melbourne to Townsville
• 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 Townsville

North Queensland’s heat and humidity are hard on timber and leather, so we wrap and protect your furniture for the whole trip. It’s about 2,700 km by road, so we agree your pick-up and delivery dates with you before moving day.

Please note: Dawson Moving & Storage, with depots in Rowville VIC and Hume ACT, is not connected to Dawson Moving & Storage NQ in Townsville.

Tips for your Melbourne to Townsville move

• Pack a box of essentials to travel with you, as long-distance loads arrive after you do.
• Avoid packing aerosols, fuel and gas bottles; they can’t go on the truck.
• Book early for the December–January peak and school holidays.

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 Townsville.
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 Townsville.

Melbourne to Townsville removals: FAQs

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

As a guide, moving a 1–2 bedroom home from Melbourne to Townsville costs about $2,700–$5,300, a 3 bedroom home about $5,600–$6,700 and a 4 bedroom home about $7,000–$9,000 at Dawson’s 2026 prices. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.

How far is it from Melbourne to Townsville?

It’s about 2,700 km, usually via the Newell and Gregory highways. We plan the route and the pick-up and delivery dates with you when you book.

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.