International Pet Transport to New Zealand

International pet transport to New Zealand is direct from Australia via Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth flying with Qantas. Flight time is approximately three hours.

International Pet Travel Requirements for Cats and Dogs

• Airline-approved pet travel crate
• Annual vaccination
• Babesia blood test  (dogs only)
• Customs clearance
• Australian Government accredited veterinary consultation
• Australian Government export permit
• Australian Government health certificate
• External parasite treatment A
• External parasite treatment B
• Heart worm blood test (dogs only)
• Internal parasite treatment A
• Internal parasite treatment B
• Microchip
• Ministry of Primary Industries veterinary examination

International Pet Relocation Arrival

Our team can arrange for your pet to be collected from the Airport in New Zealand and transported to your home or office via our international pet relocation partner. Pets can also be collected from the Air New Zealand Cargo Facility.

Local Pet Requirements

Dog owners must register their pets annually with the local council and will receive a registration disc or strap. Registration fees will be lower for dogs that are de-sexed or holders of a Responsible Dog Owner Licence. There is no requirement by law for registration or licensing of cats.

Did you know?

New Zealand’s national symbol is the Kiwi, a nocturnal flightless bird with nostrils on the end of its large beak. The name Kiwi means “hidden bird” and ironically as the kiwi is now endangered, it is difficult to see in the wild.