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0800 096 38 39
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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Luggage Courier to New Zealand from the UK

Send your luggage from the UK to New Zealand — Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. We collect from your door. 5-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

📍 Part of our complete Shipping to New Zealand hub — customs, NZCS 218, MPI biosecurity & every service ›

How to send your luggage from the UK to New Zealand

Looking for a luggage courier to New Zealand? We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK — a reliable way to get your luggage there without carrying it through the airport.

We collect from your UK door

Our luggage courier service to New Zealand collects your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ships them by air freight — significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage for most shipments. we handle your UK customs export entry.

London (Earls Court, Shepherd's Bush), South West England — New Zealand expat community returning home.

Key facts — luggage courier to New Zealand

  • Transit: 5-10 working days
  • Airport: Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC)
  • Customs: New Zealand Customs Service / MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries)
  • Insurance: ~5% owner-packed / ~3.5% professionally packed
Restrictions for New Zealand:

Strict biosecurity — wooden items, natural fibres, soil, seeds, food, and outdoor equipment must be declared. Honey prohibited.

Accepted items in your luggage courier to New Zealand

Accepted

  • Suitcases, bags, boxes, and holdalls
  • Clothing, shoes, and accessories
  • Books and study materials
  • Laptops, tablets, and electronics
  • Kitchen and household goods

Insurance

Owner-packed approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed approximately 3.5%. Declare accurate values.

Sea freight also available

For larger volumes, sea freight is significantly cheaper — 8-14 weeks transit. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Sea freight guide →

We prepare all documents

Air Waybill, UK export documentation, and customs declaration — all prepared by us. You need: passport copy, destination address, and packing list.

We collect from across the UK for New Zealand shipments

More information on shipping to New Zealand

Luggage Courier to New Zealand from the UK — answered

How long does a luggage courier from the UK to New Zealand take?+
Air freight from the UK to New Zealand typically takes 5-10 working days. Transit can vary slightly based on flight routing and customs clearance at destination.
Is a luggage courier to New Zealand cheaper than airline excess baggage?+
Yes — for most shipments to New Zealand, our luggage courier service is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates, particularly for multiple bags or heavier items.
Do you collect luggage from anywhere in the UK for New Zealand shipments?+
Yes. We collect from every UK postcode for shipments to New Zealand — homes, student accommodation, offices, and hotels. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 to arrange collection.
What can I send in my luggage courier to New Zealand?+
Clothing, shoes, books, laptops, tablets, electronics, and general personal effects. Strict biosecurity — wooden items, natural fibres, soil, seeds, food, and outdoor equipment must be declared. Honey prohibited. We advise at booking on all destination-specific restrictions.
How do I get a luggage courier quote to New Zealand?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39, WhatsApp +44 7380 854644, or use our online quote form. Tell us your UK postcode, destination in New Zealand, and number of bags.

Ready to send your luggage? Get a quote today.

Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us — we've been shipping luggage since 1998.