Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Gold Coast — from $525, 3–8 business day transit over roughly 1,780 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Melbourne to the Gold Coast is the great northern escape — about 1,780 km from our Craigieburn depot up the Hume and the inland or coastal network into South-East Queensland, priced from $525. Cars unload at the Stapylton yard just off the M1, 25 minutes from Southport.
Sea-changers and winter escapees dominate this lane, often shipping the car ahead and flying up to meet it. Door-to-door delivery covers the whole Gold Coast strip from Coolangatta to Coomera, or collect free from the depot on your way into town.
Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.
Delivery — Gold Coast Stapylton depot: 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, just off the M1 at Stapylton, about 25 minutes north of Southport.
| Route | Melbourne → Gold Coast (roughly 1,780 km) |
|---|---|
| From price | $525 — running sedan, depot-to-depot |
| Indicative rate | ≈ $0.29 per km on this corridor |
| Typical transit | 3–8 business days |
| Service options | Door-to-door or depot-to-depot |
| Insurance | Carrier's transit insurance included |
Car transport Melbourne to Gold Coast starts from around $525 for a standard running sedan on a depot-to-depot basis. The final price depends on your vehicle size, whether it's running, and whether you choose door-to-door or depot-to-depot. Get an exact, no-obligation price using our instant online quote.
Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Gold Coast route is 3 to 8 business days from collection, covering roughly 1,780 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Gold Coast route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Yes — every vehicle is covered by carrier's transit insurance from pickup to delivery. We recommend photographing your vehicle's condition before handover, which you can upload when you book.
Yes — that's exactly how most customers do this move. Drop the car at Craigieburn (or book a door collection), fly to the Gold Coast, and we'll hold the vehicle securely at Stapylton until you're ready to collect. You'll be notified the moment it arrives.
At our Stapylton yard, 6 Elliot Drive, Stapylton QLD 4207, just off the M1 — about 25 minutes from Southport. Door-to-door delivery to any Gold Coast address is available at booking.
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