Removalist to or from Phillip Island, local or interstate
Moving to or from Phillip Island?
Instamove makes moving easy. Most jobs down here start or end two hours from Melbourne and cross the San Remo bridge, so the day has to be planned properly rather than squeezed in. A permanent move to Cowes, a holiday house being furnished at Smiths Beach, a shack in Ventnor down an unsealed drive — we work out the run, the access and the timing before the truck leaves the depot.
Going further than Melbourne? We run regular interstate routes to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and beyond, so the same crew can take you off the island and all the way across the country.
Choose the move that suits you...
Local Move
Dedicated local truck and crew
Across the island, San Remo and the Bass Coast — Cowes to Newhaven, Wonthaggi to Inverloch.
Dedicated Truck
Your own truck, door to door
Melbourne, Gippsland or interstate, on the date you choose.
Backload
Share space and save
The sensible option on a long run — part loads, holiday-house furniture, or a room's worth heading down the highway.
Our promise to you!
On Time, Every Time
30+ mins late? You get a $50 discount, automatically.
Fully Insured
Free $1,000 Accidental Damage warranty + Public Liability cover.
Heritage & Apartment Pros
Trained for period doorways, walk-up apartments and the tram-line streets of inner-east Melbourne.
Ohh, and we're friendly too...
Quick but Careful
We handle delicate or sentimental items, with care!
Ohh, and we're friendly too…
Built for Phillip Island, from San Remo across to Ventnor
An island move is not a cookie-cutter job either. Everything crosses the same bridge, so the timing matters — a summer weekend, an Easter changeover or Grand Prix week is a very different run to a Tuesday in June. Add a two-hour trip from Melbourne at either end and there is no popping back for the rest of it, which is exactly why we plan the whole day before we load.
We move permanent residents settling in Cowes, retirees downsizing from Melbourne, holiday-home owners furnishing places at Smiths Beach and Sunderland Bay, and renters shifting between the island and the mainland side at San Remo and Newhaven. Sandy tracks, long unsealed driveways, tight beach-house access and part loads that only need half a truck, we have done them all.
+ 5 star reviews
Amy
Croydon Hills to Rhyll, VIC
Designer Hideaways
Pakenham to Sunderland Bay, VIC
Michelle
Patterson Lakes to Bass, VIC
Bruce
Clyde to North Wonthaggi, VIC
Why Phillip Island Locals Trust Instamove for the Long Haul
Our removalist teams combine speed, experience, and care — helping thousands of Australians move every year with confidence.
Whether you're moving across the island, over the bridge to San Remo or all the way from Melbourne, we know the run, the access and the timing needed to get you where you need to go.
4.8 out of 5 Local Knowledge That Saves You Time
We help island residents, holiday-home owners and Bass Coast families move with less stress, thanks to local knowledge that keeps everything running smoothly.
From timing the run down and the bridge crossing to sandy tracks, long unsealed driveways and beach houses the truck cannot get close to, our team knows how to make island moves faster, safer, and more efficient.
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Instamove provides a complete range of removalist services for residents, holiday-home owners and businesses across Phillip Island and the Bass Coast
Professional Packing
Packed and wrapped for the whole run, not just the last hundred metres. Two hours of highway, a bridge crossing and an unsealed driveway is a lot to ask of a loosely stacked truck — so we pack it once, properly.
Learn More →Moving Supplies
Sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, tape and protective covers, dropped off well ahead of the day — handy when the nearest packing supplier is a drive away and you would rather not make the trip twice.
Learn More →Large Item Moving
Pianos, pool tables, outdoor settings, boats on trailers and the odd shed's worth of gear — our specialists use purpose-built equipment to move heavy and awkward pieces safely, whether it is down the road or down the highway.
Learn More →Moving to Phillip Island for the first time?
Plan these before the truck leaves Melbourne...
Do you actually come down to Phillip Island?
How much does a move to or from Phillip Island cost?
Is a backload cheaper than a dedicated truck?
Can the truck get down my driveway?
What is the best time of year to move to the island?
How should I prepare for a move this far out?
How does an Instamove run down to the island work?
• We confirm the access, driveway conditions, truck size and timing before move day
• We pack and protect your belongings for both careful handling and the long run down
• We load into a dedicated truck, or arrange a backload if that suits your budget and timing better
• We coordinate the route and delivery so your move stays simple from pickup to final unload
Loading a truck for the island is a different job from a wide-open suburban pickup. Everything has to be stacked and secured for a two-hour run rather than a fifteen-minute one, and once the doors shut that is the load — there is no popping back for what did not fit. Get the order or the packing wrong and it costs you a second trip, or something arrives damaged.
