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Move Hyundai accent from Brisbane to cairns

$400

Couldn’t be happier. Bradley is a professional, reliable and trustworthy bloke.

Move car from Brisbane to cairns

$800

Terrance did an exceptional job,extremely reliable,very friendly and polite,excellent price,highly and strongly recommended Terrance for removalist work.Thankyou Steve

Backload from Brisbane to Cairns

$1,234

10/10 service from Bradley, absolutely fantastic. Great communication, keeps you updated and goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy with no problems. Wouldn't recommend anyone else for the job!

Drive a car from Brisbane to Cairns and drive another back

$1,000

Moved car from Brisbane to Cairns. Experienced and safe driver. Timely pick up and delivery. Good communication.

Transport car from Brisbane to Cairns

$700

What's the average cost of a Brisbane to Cairns removalist

$752 - $1,100

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Why book Brisbane to Cairns removalists through Airtasker?

An interstate relocation is a big deal from a big city to calmer towns. Hauling your fragile and valuable items over 1700 kilometres of interstate travel isn’t something you can manage on your own. The journey typically takes 18-20 hours of driving on the A1. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. This is where Airtasker comes in.

Booking a Brisbane to Cairns removalists through Airtasker means you’re hiring someone who’s done this run enough times to know exactly how to pack a truck for 1,680–1,710 kilometres of highway. Their profiles show real reviews from previous customers, completion rates that prove they show up, and ID verification. You can also check the related services they offer, such as assembly, packing or unpacking, and furniture repairs.

To get started with the Brisbane to Cairns removals process, click "Post a Task." Then describe your interstate removals requests, like backloading, fragile items, storage services, etc. Note exactly from where you are moving and where you are moving to (especially the town or suburb). The more specific you are, the better. Choose your preferred date and budget range, then watch as professional removalists post their offers. Review the different Brisbane to Cairns removal offers and their ratings to find the right people for you.

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Top Brisbane to Cairns Removals related questions

People often move to Cairns from Brisbane to distance themselves from the busy life of the city. City life can get stressful and overwhelming. In Cairns, people have access to fresher air, more space, and, on occasion, cheaper overall cost of living. The beach, nature, and a family-friendly home are what people look forward to when moving to Cairns because they're all within reach, just a few minutes drive away.

Brisbane to Cairns removals would cost around $2,500 to $9,500+. These costs are based on the distances, the items, and the schedule of the move. Depending on the entire process, and things like long-distance and interstate moving, the costs really can change. For moving interstate, meal costs, multiple refuels, and toll fees can add up to the moving costs.

According to Airtasker’s data, January sees the highest volume of moves from Brisbane, while September sees the lowest. The drier summer season is usually ideal for an interstate move, as there are fewer inclement weather factors to hinder the long-distance move. Note that November to March in Cairns is summer or the wet season, which brings about rainfall that may make moving more difficult.

Most Brisbane to Cairns removalists bring standard equipment like hand trucks, trolleys, straps, and moving blankets, but what else they provide depends on your specific move and what you’ve agreed on. When posting your task, be clear about what you’re moving and ask upfront if they supply packing materials, furniture disassembly tools, or protective covers for specialty items.

Include how many rooms you’re moving, whether there are stairs at either property, any oversized or fragile items that need extra care, and your preferred moving dates. Add photos of your furniture so removalists can assess the job accurately, and mention parking availability and access restrictions at both your Brisbane to Cairns addresses. 

Pack fragile items with bubble wrap and packing papers, use sturdy boxes, and label everything clearly so your Brisbane to Cairns removalist knows what needs extra care. Fill empty spaces in boxes with inflatable air bags, peanut foam, or towels to prevent items from shifting, and disassemble furniture where possible to minimise the risk of damage.

Packing and unpacking services are often available but not always included in the base quote, so it's important to specify what you need when posting your task. Costs vary depending on the volume of items, materials required, and time involved, which is why confirming these details upfront helps you get accurate quotes.

Rubbish removal and furniture disposal aren't typically part of standard moving services, but many Taskers can handle it if you ask. When posting your task, mention if you need old furniture, boxes, or unwanted items cleared out before or after your move. You can also book rubbish removal or furniture disposal as separate services on Airtasker if you prefer to coordinate everything at once.

What does Brisbane to Cairns removals include?

Over 2000 people moved to Cairns in 2024 alone. The great weather, outdoor activities, beaches, and a quieter life are just some of the reasons people decide to live in Cairns. It's more than just a tourist spot, it's a place you can call home. So if you're ready for your move from Brisbane to Cairns, Airtasker is here to help with everything from furniture removalists to hassle free interstate backloading.

Every month, Airtasker records 2,000+ removals tasks in Brisbane, with 500+ verified removalists actively completing them. So if you’re booking a Brisbane to Cairns move, you can feel confident that there’s no shortage of skilled Taskers who can handle moves just like yours.

With an average rating of 4.3 stars for removals tasks completed in Brisbane, these professionals have established a reputation for providing reliable, meticulous, and consistent service. Since every move is different, Brisbane to Cairns removalists offer a range of different services depending on what you’re moving and how you prefer it handled. But most of the time, this service typically includes:

Moving furniture from Brisbane to Cairns

Your booked Brisbane to Cairns removalist will handle the physical work of getting your furniture from one city to another. They may use trolleys, dollies, and straps to safely move heavy or awkward pieces and keep everything secure over the long trip. Then, they plan the unload based on where you’re headed in Cairns. For instance, a ground-floor access in Babinda gets packed differently from a third-floor walk-up in Cairns North or a steep driveway in Portsmith.

Before the move, many Brisbane to Cairns removalists also offer furniture disassembly services if your bed frame or wardrobe won’t fit through the door assembled. And once you arrive in Cairns, they may even help reassemble everything, as long as this extra task is communicated to them beforehand. 

Some customers also book an end-of-lease cleaning service at your property, a move-in cleaning for your new place, or a handyman to help with any small repairs after the move.

Moving appliances from Brisbane to Cairns

Your Brisbane to Cairns removals service may also include moving your appliances, such as fridges, washing machines, and dishwashers. These appliances have coils, compressors, and electrical components that can be damaged if they’re not properly disconnected, secured, and transported, so it’s crucial to leave this task to a pro. 

Your Brisbane to Cairns removalist can even help position your appliances correctly, be it in your new apartment in Kewarra Beach or a new house in Yorkeys Knob. And if you need help with the reconnection or installation of your appliances, it would be more ideal to book electricians for safe wiring or plumbers for water line hookups on Airtasker. 

Moving fragile items from Brisbane to Cairns

Another key service that you may request from your Brisbane to Cairns removalist is moving items that are fragile, valuable, and hard to replace. It could be your grand piano that your kids learned on, a pool table that’s hosted countless games with your friends, or gym equipment you’ve built your routine around. We all know that these pieces can't just be thrown in the back of a truck.

Removalists who specialise in fragile items use thick moving blankets, custom padding, and secure strapping to protect against jolts and vibration during transport. Whether you’re moving into Yorkeys Knob or Aeroglen, they handle the heavy lifting and careful placement so your items arrive intact. You can also explore home gym ideas on Airtasker to prepare your space before you move, or book pool table assemblers to get everything set up once you’re settled.

Organising a backload from Brisbane to Cairns

Backloading means you’re filling spare truck space on a route the removalist is already driving, which significantly cuts your costs. Since it relies on regular trips, it’s especially common on busy corridors like Brisbane to Cairns, as well as the Central Coast, Newcastle, and the Gold Coast.

Organising a backload works best if you’re planning smaller moves, like relocating to a dorm in James Cook University with just a bedroom’s worth of stuff. Since it’s way cheaper, it’s also best if you’re relocating on a tight budget, or if you don’t need an entire truckload moved at once. Once you’ve locked in timing with your preferred backloader, they’ll collect your items in Brisbane and drop them off in Cairns, covering areas such as Caravonica, Bentley Park, Earlville, and Manunda.

If you need guaranteed timing or have a full household to move, a dedicated removal truck is the better choice, but for flexibility and cost savings, backloading gets the job done.

Recent Brisbane to Cairns Removals tasks

Need move from Brisbane to Cairns city mid Feb.

$3,000

Southport QLD, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Full service move, Clayfield Brisbane to Cairns around mid Feb. 2 bedroom plus study and general furnitures.

Ive got a 1m by 3m storage unint i need taken from brisbane to cairns

$350

Deception Bay QLD 4508, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Just a few boxes Pickup location: Deception Bay QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Tow a trailer from Brisbane to Cairns

$400

Geebung QLD, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Tow a trailer from Geebung to Cairns

I need a vehicle drove from Brisbane to cairns

$500

Dockside QLD, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Need a vehicle drove from Brisbane to cairns/port douglas

Help move my sofa from Brisbane to Cairns

$180

Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia

7th Aug 2025

1 item only - a 4 seat sofa Easy job - light to carry and no stairs at either end. The sofa separates to smaller parts, including having removable back rests so it would be easy to fit amongst another job that you may have - hoping to keep the cost to a minimum this way, and can be flexible with the dates also! Pickup location: Tarragindi QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns North QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

20 cubic meters from Brisbane to Cairns not sure about prices -

$3,000

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

24th Jul 2025

20 cubic meters backload from Brisbane to Cairns

Drive 12 tonne truck from Brisbane to cairns and back

$1,000

Buranda QLD 4102, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Pick up truck from brisbane load equipment from various locations in brisbane and drive to Cairns unload equipment and load some equipment in cairns and drive back to Brisbane

Need Help Moving Car Brisbane to Cairns

$650

Morningside QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Drivable Please message me if any other info required Pickup location: Morningside QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns City QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Driver to drive vehicle from Brisbane to cairns

$500

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Vehicle dropped off to driver Driver drive the vehicle from Brisbane to Cairns CBD area where it will be collected from them Petrol will be paid for by the owner The vehicle is covered with roadside assist

Transportation of table and chairs from brisbAne to cairns

$400

Brisbane QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2024

Large outdoor table and chairs Pickup location: Brisbane QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

6meter flagpole Brisbane to Cairns the tablelands

$10

Redcliffe QLD, Australia

4th Dec 2024

Going for a family holiday to Cairns. This wrapped ready to go flagpole can go on any 4 wheel drive car with racks and your luggage and it won’t take much room either! You need to provide rope and 2 yellow pieces of material. Overhang is then legal. Any one driving up for holiday can earn extra dollars for this easy job to the tablelands before xmas. Pays for your petrol! Last offer grab this deal now

Move a podiatry examination chair from Windsor in Brisbane to Cairns

$600

Windsor QLD, Australia

20th Nov 2024

The bed / chair is in an office in Windsor in the first floor. It can fold to a chair and can be disassembled (a little) . We need a quote to move this to a ? backload company and have it driven to Cairns where it can be dropped off at the roadside near my office and we can move it inside. Details of the chair: https://abcohc.com.au/abco-p40-podiatry-chair.html

Relocate a wooden bookcase from Brisbane to cairns. 122 x 39 x 197cm

$50

Holland Park West QLD 4121, Australia

15th Oct 2024

Pick up book case and deliver to geebung

Move lounge chaise from Brisbane to Cairns

$300

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

19th Jul 2024

1 x chaise lounge chair: 1.9m long x 0.6m wide x 0.9m high Weight approx 30kg. Dates of delivery are flexible as this would suit a removalist looking for backhaul from Brisbane back to Cairns. Also would suit travellers heading to Cairns area and looking for petrol money to take this piece of furniture. Pickup location: Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Silver Valley QLD 4872, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Transport gaming chair from Brisbane to Cairns

$100

Birkdale QLD, Australia

12th Jun 2024

A gaming chair for racing simulator. Pick up from birkdale and deliver to Cairns.

Move chair Brisbane to cairns

$100

Birkdale QLD, Australia

12th Jun 2024

Pick up gaming chair from Birkdale and deliver to Cairns suburb

Freight some equipment from Brisbane to Cairns and bring back next day

$700

Greenbank QLD, Australia

20th May 2024

Truck or large van required. Fragile equipment so must have straps etc, 3 x roadcases about 1mx1mx1m weighing about 200kg each. Also some steel brackets.

Pick up Brisbane to cairns

$500

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

8th May 2024

Jigsaw mats 2m long 1m high 1m wide

Need someone to move a king & queen mattress from Brisbane to Cairns

$600

Hendra QLD, Australia

20th Nov 2023

A king mattress and a queen mattress Pickup location: Hendra QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 5 February 2024

MOVE ITEMS FROM BRISBANE TO CAIRNS

$100

Hendra QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2023

Make an offer. Looking for backloading or a removalist heading from Brisbane to cairns with extra space ANYTIME BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 22 and OCTOBER 5. Help can be arranged at both ends if essential although really shouldn’t be needed even if it’s only one person with a dolly. The items (listed below) just need to be picked up from my storage shed in Hendra and unloaded into my brothers garage in Cairns. Both locations have 24hr access. 1 single door fridge freezer 1 small washing machine 1 natural latex queen mattress and about 8-10 stackable plastic storage tubs. I also have 1 antique dresser that needs to be dropped off in Rockhampton on the way but I’m considering taking it apart and taking it myself if it’s going to blow out my budget so please quote with and with and without the single item being delivered to to Rockhampton on the way. Pickup location: Hendra QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Cairns QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Flexible