Moving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast

Melbourne to the Gold Coast removalists, door to door

Moving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast? Our own crews pack and load at your Melbourne home and deliver door to door anywhere from Coomera to Coolangatta, including high-rise apartments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

Over 60 moves from Victoria to the Gold Coast since 2023, and over 240 since 2014, 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 the Gold Coast?

Guide only, February to November, in line with our Melbourne to Brisbane prices. 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 the Gold Coast
• 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 the Gold Coast

Most of our Gold Coast deliveries go to Robina, Upper Coomera, Helensvale and Surfers Paradise. October and January are the busiest months for these moves. It’s about 1,750 km by road, so we agree your pick-up and delivery dates with you before moving day.

Tips for your Melbourne to the Gold Coast move

• Book the lift and loading dock with your building manager if you’re moving into a Gold Coast apartment.
• Queensland humidity is hard on timber and leather, so we wrap furniture for the trip.
• 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 the Gold Coast.
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 Brisbane.

Melbourne to the Gold Coast removals: FAQs

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to the Gold Coast?

As a guide, moving a 1–2 bedroom home from Melbourne to the Gold Coast costs about $1,800–$3,600, a 3 bedroom home about $4,200–$5,100 and a 4 bedroom home about $5,600–$7,200 at Dawson’s 2026 prices. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.

How far is it from Melbourne to the Gold Coast?

It’s about 1,750 km by road, usually via the Newell Highway. We plan the route and the pick-up and delivery dates with you when you book.

Which suburbs on the Gold Coast do you deliver to most?

Our most common deliveries are to Robina, Upper Coomera, Helensvale and Surfers Paradise, and we deliver door to door anywhere on the Gold Coast.

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.

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.