






How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Cairns?
Backloading from Melbourne to Cairns cost $277.57 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,364.92 and the average space per job is 8.52 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 2324.7km.
Average price per cubic meter
Average job price
Average space per job
How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne 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.
I'm moving my
Estimated space needed: ~35m3

What is Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Cairns
We've booked tons of backloads from Melbourne 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.
The best Melbourne to Cairns backloaders are here
Find the best interstate removalist backloaders from Melbourne to Cairns, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from $222.06 per cubic meter.
Eastern State Removals is a family run furniture removals specialist providing professional and quality focused moving services since 2010.
Jims Removals is here to take care of the heavy lifting for you. No matter the move, our expertise and care will put your mind at ease.
Mates Group Removals are a team of professional removalists that help people, families and businesses to move safely and professionally.
Our professional removals team does regular trips to Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and all surrounding areas.
Dawson Moving and Storage is an Australian family owned and operated company who have been dedicated in moving Australia since 1927.
A1 Removalists Sydney is a family owned and operated business based in Sydney. A1's professional service will make your move stress free.
Everybody loves a loose unit. Why not trust us with all of your valuables? Try your luck with our sketchy service!
Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne to Cairns removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Cairns 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.
Don't take our word for it
Our customers have given us a 4.8 (1003) rating on Google reviews
Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
— Natasha Gallahar

I highly recommend Muval. I recently had to move my furniture interstate whilst organising from one state, and Muval made it a very easy process. They were reliable and quick to answer any questions I had. They gave me plenty of options (qu...
Sharon was incredibly helpful, kind and patient when organising the details of my removal! She was so knowledgeable and ensured I received an excellent deal. The whole booking experience was so easy, and Sharon guided me so I knew exactly w...
Anna from Muval did a fantastic job of finding the right movers for our move. Anna was always happy to help, friendly, and provided excellent service. Moving Mates were professional, efficient and extremely careful with our belongings. Than...
My experience with Muval throughout my recent move was outstanding. Anna was exceptional and seemed to take a genuine interest in making my move as convenient as possible. Extensions and delays with my settlement meant timeframes were chang...
I didn’t end up using Muval due to some specific idiosyncratic needs that I required but I did want to call out the great service I got from Anthony. He was straightforward, honest about what Muval could cater for and was knowledgeable. A...
Alec and the team at Muval were great, took the pressure out of the move. Made it easy and efficient, cost effective. Would definitely recommend them. This was my second time using Alex and Muval. Service: In-state moving
Thank you so much for making our interstate move an easy one. From my initial call the customer service was super helpful. The company that moved us did a great job and the team at Muval was a pleasure to deal with. Muval actually went abov...
I recently purchased some furniture in Sydney (I live in Melbourne) and Muval were able to quickly connect me with a removalist in Sydney who could pick up my purchase and then deliver it down to Melbourne. All went very quickly and smoothl...
Anna was incredibly helpful! She helped me organise my move after I’d tried booking with three other companies with no success. Thank you so much Muval, I’ll be calling again for help when I next move house.
Had a chat with Karla regarding my move to Melb from Syd. She was really nice in explaining how’s everything is going to be done. She was professional and easy to deal with. Would recommend Karla to my mates.
Sharon you are amazing. Thank you for your patience and understanding guiding me through my move. Especially when I text you with yet another item I have forgotten to include. My sincere thanks for steering me through this, always professio...
I cannot recommend Muval more highly. If you are time-poor, and don’t have the head space to figure out the most cost effective option / other logistics, this is the service for you. Mel did all the legwork for me. Very warm, professional...
Booking with Moval has made organizing my move that much easier. Mitchell was very prompt and helped me get a great deal. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take that extra stress away from your move.
Excellent service for a recent move. Great communication from Muval and the moving company we were connected with were fast, professional, and helped us out with an additional pick up of a heavy item. Would recommend without hesitation.
I submitted my request with Muval at night and first thing the next morning I had a call from Anthony. He was really friendly and be du responsive with contacting removalists for me. Some removalists weren’t responsive so Anthony was cont...
I called a long list of removal companies to quote on a job at a reasonable rate. I was left feeling completely frustrated. I then called Muval who made a huge effort to come up with a viable solution. They provided several options, which s...
After a few quotes which I sourced myself, I knew I was going to need help with my move. On appearance there seems to be a lot of scams and sharks operating in this industry. Muvals (Anthony in Brisbane in particular) exceeded my expectatio...
I had experienced a few issues with a supplier of Muvals, however the team at Muval have been extremely helpful in dealing with the situation. We regularly have trailers shipped throughout Australia and our go to transport company has alway...
Magic Monster Removalists were amazing. Fantastic price, great communication, and the removalists themselves were lovely. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future. Muval helped me organise everything even though it was very last ...
I booked my move with Muval and they took care of all the quotes and details with the removalist. Milinda was my agent and was extremely responsive with all communications, even on the weekend! Anything to make a move less stressful is very...
We had Amy who assisted us with organising the move for us, and it is safe to say she was amazing! Amy was attentive and always followed up with us in a professional way. Muval provides a fantastic platform, and makes what could be a stress...
I had to move a single piece of furniture from Sydney to Brisbane. Too big for a courier, & too small to justify a full house removalist service. The folk at muval found a transporter; Alec was able to guide me through the process (includin...
Raiha is by far the best customer service representative I have ever come across. With my experience alone, she went above and beyond to help me with my inquiries. I appreciate everything Raiha has done & would recommend her services 100%!!...
Mel from Muval has been amazing! I had a bad experience with one of their vendors (at 5pm on a Friday) and she arranged a move for the following morning and went out of her way to ensure my experience was turned around. Mel continued to con...
Rhia went to a great deal of trouble to organise the move of some important equipment interstate. We weren’t able to give her much notice and it was just before Christmas but she organised a very good deal and a prompt pickup. Would have ...
Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving inters...
Had a wonderful experience. Prompt responses, helpful, personable. Would recommend for assured peace of mind with interstate removals. Services: Moving-related packing , In-state moving , Oversized-item moving
We had a lot of problems that were outside either of our control and Muval went out of their way to try and find a solution. Even though the job had to be postponed they were quick to refund my deposit - definitely using them next time I ha...
I'm so glad I found Anthony Smith at Muval!! I was trying to move several oversized items from Melbourne to Perth and was struggling with finding removalists who would even cross the Nullarbor let alone at a price I could afford! Anthony wa...
Sharon went above and beyond to help me organise everything from pick up and delivery of my belongings to storage of them as well and on such a short time schedule. I can not Thank Sharon enough! She is amazing!
I had an excellent experience moving with Muval. The movers were quick, efficient, and friendly. Also, Rosie who helped me over the phone and by texts was very helpful, friendly, and professional. Overall everything was great.
Bree kept in contact while I waited for confirmation of all details I needed to lock in a date. We were able to lock something in with only 2 days notice at a great price. The company she booked in were also good- quick and friendly. Would ...
I’ve just had the most stress free moving experience thanks to Mel at Muval. I had to organise and execute move in a short period of time, from Brisbane to outback Queensland, and with a number of stressful circumstances thrown in. I coul...
A couple of weeks ago the two Raphs at Prime helped me move to my new place. They said they’d make me happy and they weren’t wrong. They took extra special care of me and did a quick efficient job. I’d recommend to anyone.
I wasn't able to book my removal through Muval as I made direct contact with one of the companies that quoted however Brittany was the case worker who looked after my quotes and she was very professional and helped out wherever she could at...
The movers arrived on-time, they were extremely professional, polite, helpful, and took very good care to make sure that my property was not damaged loading, and unloading the truck and used sufficient strapping and blankets that they provi...
Quick and easy to use. I have had a bad experience with movers in the past, so wanted to go through an agency that would vet the companies before offering me a choice. The whole process was very simple and easy. I chose MoveMeGroup.com.au, ...
We used Moval for our recent house move within Brisbane. We dealt with the lovely Jess. She made everything so simple! I have used moving companies before and I didn't like it. Having to call around and get different quotes is always such a...
Muval was great with helping me move, especially Jack, who is one of the best customer service interaction I have ever had. Jack took customer service to a whole new level by being friendly, caring and a real credit to Muval. I highly recom...
Our family moved an 500kg oven from Sydney to Kilmore Victoria no one would help as it was to heavy and No one had a crane we were going to give up on buying it until micheal from this transport company helped us and he organised everything...
These guys are great, although the movers lost my box they have been trying to help me get it back, it was not their fault at yet they have been so helpful (compared to Monarch Removalists who lost my stuff, broke my plants and were 2 days ...
Anthony at Muval has been fantastic. Very thorough and responsive. His customer service skills and politeness are truely an asset to Muval. Unfortunately we found a better service for our move although all credit to Anthony and his service....
I got chatting to Brittany at a local playground after she overheard me talking to a friend about buying our house and feeling overwhelmed about finding decent removalists after bad experiences. Brittanys knowledge and enthusiasm has defini...
I moved at a super stressful time from ViC to ACT and Adam from Muval was awesome. Friendly, responsive, helpful, made it all easy. Thanks Adam for being so thoughtful and professional - and for being a lovely human being. Services: In-stat...
We booked a Hard and Fast muval, We wanted a service without sharing, muval recommended hard and fast and were so happy they did. They were so easy to deal with. They helped us make sure all our items were accounted for. They even dismantle...
Hayley had helped so much with my move. As a busy company I expected to wait around for answers, instead she tries to get back to you about every small detail. I'm sure most of the office are professional and very helpful. Thanks!!
Bought a dining table in Melbourne off eBay and needed it moved to Adelaide. After finding Muval through Google, Jess was a superstar in getting me the best deal and helping to coordinate all the necessary logistics. The actual booking proc...
As a newbie to relocating, I really appreciated Caroline's expertise and support: she provided a range of options so that I was able to select a removalist company that met my needs (much easier than me calling individual companies directly...
Karla liaised with me for a couple of months regarding a somewhat complex move from Vic to Alice Springs NT. She made things so much less stressful by explaining options my thoroughly, and accommodated a few changes to my move dates/volume ...
Spoke to Brittany Collier regarding moving in January . She was very professional and obliging. Was very informative about the different services and advised that it was very busy the week I needed to move. She sent out a few removalist tha...
Frequently asked questions
Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Call us on: 1300 168 825
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.
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.
If you change your list of items or space required a week before your move, we can usually adjust the price accordingly. In some circumstances this won’t be possible depending on the booking volume and amount of change and notice provided.
The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
We only work with experienced and reputable moving companies and its in their best interests to pack accurately in the trucks for two main reasons:
- It maximizes the space available.
- A tight well-loaded vehicle ensures less movement and motion on the road/rail.
The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:
- Grand / Baby grand piano
- Pizza oven
- Concrete furniture
- Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
- Many pot plants / large pot plants
Our top tips and tricks for moving
Read our best tips and tricks on everything from saving money when moving to how to get your family organised.

Simple check list to keep handy to make sure your first night in your new home is comfortable
We have put together the following list for you to keep as a checklist to ensure your first night in your new house is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Painting and Decorating When Moving House
Painters and Decorators have the skills to negotiate the technicalities of covering walls with paint as well as special trend applications such as renderings, and wall-papers. They can help with the inside and the outside decorating of any abode when moving house.

All the unexpected and hidden costs when moving
Moving home is a life event. It’s something worth celebrating but is also a very an expensive and stressful endeavor. Whether it’s a local or an Interstate move, you have to expect the unexpected and hidden costs of moving home.

Property Appraisal vs. Valuation: What's the difference?
Even though these two terms get thrown around a lot, it’s important to know the difference between a property appraisal and a property valuation before you need one.

3 Simple-But-Effective Tips To Sell Your House Fast
Looking to sell your home fast? Then you need to be aware that most buyers will be making compariosons and will be assessing what they love or want to upgrade to when purchasing a new house.

How You Can Save Money by Backloading
Backloads, Vacant Space in Trucks, Under-utilsed Capacity, And Why These Things can Save You Money!