Cairns to Melbourne Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Cairns to Melbourne?
Backloading from Cairns to Melbourne cost $250.51 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,287.16 and the average space per job is 9.13 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 2324.7km.
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Erick G was looking to move 6.35 cubic meters from Cairns to Melbourne for $1355.00Brody D was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Freshwater to Abbotsford for $1578.00Charlotte V was looking to move 8.16 cubic meters from Clifton Beach to Eltham for $1993.00Sofia P was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Butchers Creek to Kurunjang for $1615.00Maximilian Y was looking to move 13.94 cubic meters from Kewarra Beach to Doncaster for $2989.00Charlie B was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Barrine to Eaglemont for $2374.00Adelaide U was looking to move 11.65 cubic meters from Palm Cove to Moorabbin for $2627.00Kaiden D was looking to move 29.00 cubic meters from Palm Cove to St Leonards for $7602.00Milani A was looking to move 10.33 cubic meters from Trinity Beach to Kinglake for $2610.00Lincoln Y was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Portsmith to Rowville for $3049.00Hunter U was looking to move 5.80 cubic meters from Cairns North to Canterbury for $1710.00Joseph U was looking to move 23.01 cubic meters from Woree to Langwarrin for $5706.00Anthony G was looking to move 12.92 cubic meters from Westcourt to Beveridge for $2710.00Saylor N was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Portsmith to Melbourne for $4176.00Bridget V was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Portsmith to Travancore for $2368.00Liam W was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Edge Hill to Preston for $3678.00Silas M was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Earlville to Seaford for $7400.00Viviana I was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Cairns North to Reservoir for $4792.00Tucker D was looking to move 7.07 cubic meters from Cairns North to Avondale Heights for $1549.00Avery M was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Westcourt to Tullamarine for $1050.00Nikolai F was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Kewarra Beach to Coburg for $2389.00Jacob H was looking to move 21.17 cubic meters from Cairns North to Camberwell for $5324.00Rose U was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Westcourt to Tullamarine for $1145.00Avery K was looking to move 18.17 cubic meters from Cairns to Melbourne for $3990.00Thiago B was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Kewarra Beach to Ivanhoe for $3939.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Cairns to Melbourne interstate removalists move will depend on how much space (measured in cubic meters) you will need in the removalists' truck, in addition to factoring in any difficulties with accessing your pickup and delivery locations.
Estimated space needed: ~35m3
Calculations are based on industry-standard, generic calculators and should be used as a guide only. This information does not constitute a fixed quote.
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Estimated space needed: ~35m3
What is Cairns to Melbourne backloading?
Backloading is when you book the remaining truck space on a truck that’s already booked by someone else. It often means you may have to be slightly flexible on your pickup and delivery dates & times, but in turn it usually means big cost savings relative to booking a "primary load".
Booking backloads is a common practice among interstate removalists, who are often willing to give cheap or discounted prices for the available space in a truck that is going from point A to point B, or on the return journey if they have been unable to find a customer needing to move in the opposite direction.
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Expert Cairns to Melbourne interstate removalists
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
Online booking
Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your Cairns to Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Cairns to Melbourne back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.
Protective covering
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Loading & unloading
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Why book a backload with Muval?
Take advantage of our wide network of interstate removalists to find a suitable truck that can backload your items. Save yourself the time of calling dozens of companies to find one that can accommodate your backload.
Without Muval, customers usually call dozens of removal companies trying to find one that has a truck travelling between their desired pickup and drop off locations near to the dates that they want. When you book a backload with Muval, we do all of the hard work for you, finding you an appropriate match as close as possible to when you want to move.
If you're flexible on move dates, backloading is the most efficient way to move interstate.
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Frequently asked questions
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The cost for your local move will depend on how long your move takes. Some dishonest moving companies quote very cheap hourly or half-hourly rates to get your job, and then work slowly on the day or surprise you with additional charges in order to make more money.
Unless they are running a limited special offer, most honest removal companies need to charge at least $45 per half hour or more in order to pay their staff (two people usually come to load and unload the truck for you), pay their insurances, and make sure their trucks are serviced regularly.
To see the pricing, you will need to click on the link in your email. This will take you to our website where you can see your options.
Preferably No, It is better to use a fitted sheet on each side of your mattresses to enclose.
It is preferable to consider taking out an all-risk policy for your move. We offer two different options of coverage for your move, which include lowering the excess to obtain a lower premium or the ability to cover specific items of your move: https://www.muval.com.au/cover
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
A cubic metre is 1m x 1m x 1m. A full-sized container size is 38m3.
Truck sizes vary from 20m3 to 70m3 and sometimes 100m3.
If you cancel within 48 hours of your booking (if your move is more than 5 days away) or give three weeks’ notice before your pick up date, you will get a full refund of your deposit.
Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.
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