Darwin to Cairns Backloading.

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How much do backloads cost from Darwin to Cairns?

Backloading from Darwin to Cairns cost $280.10 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $6,422.67 and the average space per job is 22.93 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 1680km.

$280.10

Average price per cubic meter

$6,422.67

Average job price

22.93m3

Average space per job

How much space do I need to book?

The cost of your Darwin to Cairns 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

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What is Darwin to Cairns 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.

We've mastered backloading from Darwin to Cairns

We've booked tons of backloads from Darwin to Cairns for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

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How does it work?

01.

Tell us what you're moving

Provide some basic information about your move. Our platform automatically calculates the space required for your items.

02.

Choose your backload provider

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality Darwin to Cairns interstate removalists within our network. You can filter by dates, price, rating and more to find the best moving company to suit your move.

03.

Include other services

Make sure the lights and internet are working at your new home by adding connections (plus a range of other services) to your order.

04.

Book online, instantly

There’s no waiting for removalists to come back with quotes or waiting on hold to your energy provider. When you're ready, book your move in the click of a button.

The best Darwin to Cairns backloaders are here

Find the best interstate removalist backloaders from Darwin to Cairns, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from $224.08 per cubic meter.

What's included with your backloading booking?

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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.

Don't take our word for it

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Fast, efficient and friendly. The guys were fantastic will definitely recommend these movers to everyone. Extremely happy with our move.

— Tanya Green

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Frequently asked questions

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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.

It depends on your volume and which carrier we are using for your move. Some companies can delay the delivery by a day for an extra fee, but others may not be able to if the truck is only passing by your address and must continue driving. 

We encourage bookings ASAP, and this will hold the price, reserve the space, and give you peace of mind. This can also mean you avoid any future price rise.

All furniture items will be wrapped in heavy removalist quilted padding to best protect your furniture; Some removalists will also use shrink wrap as well.

This can be organised but will incur an extra charge.

If you have booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck. 

Yes, all of our prices are GST inclusive.

Packing and unpacking boxes for your house is not usually included by default when you book a removalist. This is a service that needs to be booked separately (you can do this through Muval) or done yourself, and is best arranged for a day or two before your removalist is scheduled to do your uplift.

In our experience, people always dramatically under estimate the time it takes to pack their house, and it's usually one of the most burdensome tasks of moving! If you're packing yourself, make sure you start early and do a couple of boxes a day. Otherwise, save yourself the hassle and book packing services through Muval. Your future self will thank you.

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