Plant Quarantine Tasmania: Shipping Rare Plants to TAS
Based in Nambour, Queensland, we specialise in helping TAS collectors access rare plants from the East Coast. Whether you are buying from an interstate nursery, a private collector, or relocating your own collection, we provide the professional quarantine concierge service required to clear Tasmanian customs without the risk of seizure or destruction.
Delivering to All Tasmanian Regions
🌏 Hobart & South
Hobart CBD, Glenorchy, Kingston, Huonville, Sorell & New Norfolk
🌾 North & North West
Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Ulverstone, Wynyard & Smithton
☀️ East Coast & West
St Helens, Bicheno, Swansea, Queenstown, Strahan & Rosebery
Why Use Our TAS Quarantine Service?
TAS Biosecurity Compliance
We ensure every species meets the Tasmanian Import Requirements (IRs) to prevent your plants from being rejected at the border.
TAS-Specific Packing
Shipping to an island requires care. Our expert packing ensures plants survive the transit and the mandatory Biosecurity Tasmania inspections.
Express Freight to TAS
We use express freight services to minimize time in transit, ensuring your rare plants arrive fresh and healthy to your Tasmanian home.
Official Certification
Every shipment is accompanied by a Government-issued Plant Health Certificate (PHC) or legal declaration required for TAS entry.
The TAS Quarantine Process
- Species Verification Ensure your plant is allowed in Tasmania. If you’re unsure if a species is “unrestricted” or “prohibited,” contact us for a check.
- Send to our QLD Facility Buy your plants and have them sent to our Nambour facility. We act as your Tasmanian quarantine bridge.
- Register Your Shipment Text your name and “TAS Shipping” to Bob on 0408 687 109 to log your incoming plants.
- Treatment & Inspection We apply the mandated pesticide/fungicide treatments and host the QLD Dept of Agriculture for inspection and certification.
- TAS Documentation We finalize the manifest and legal certificates required by Biosecurity Tasmania officers upon arrival.
- Arrival in Tasmania Upon arrival, TAS quarantine officers may perform a final inspection before releasing the plants for delivery to your door.
Tasmanian Shipping Costs
Our TAS service includes the extra compliance steps required for Tasmanian entry.
| SERVICE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Standard Plants (under 40cm height) | $17.00 per plant |
| Medium Plants (40-60cm height) | $30.00 per plant |
| Oversized Pots (greater than 11cm diameter) | $25.00 additional |
| TAS Quarantine Documentation (1-5 plants) | $20.00 + $2 per extra plant |
| Freight to TAS (Box fits 10-12 plants) | $42.00 minimum |
2026 TAS Dispatch Schedule
TAS shipments are batched every 3 weeks to keep inspection fees low for collectors.
📅 Upcoming TAS Dispatch Dates
Can My Rare Plant Go to TAS?
Tasmania allows a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants provided they are free from pests. We regularly ship:
- Aroids: Philodendron, Anthurium, and Monstera (subject to inspection).
- Hoya: Most Hoya species are permitted and travel well to TAS.
- Orchids: Many orchid varieties are successfully shipped to Hobart and Launceston.
- Ferns & Cacti: Subject to individual species checks against the TAS prohibited list.
- No Myrtaceae: Due to Myrtle Rust, species like Eucalyptus, Callistemon, and Myrtus are restricted.
- Pest Free: Plants must be free of Blueberry Rust and other regional pathogens.
- Specific Media: Some plants must be bare-rooted or in approved potting media.
TAS Plant Shipping FAQ
Biosecurity Tasmania maintains specific Import Requirements (IRs) for different plant groups. We ensure your plants meet the specific IR code relevant to their species.
Yes, we can facilitate shipments from across the East Coast. We process them at our QLD facility to ensure they meet the specific health standards required for TAS entry.
You can check the “Tasmanian Biosecurity List” online, or simply send us the botanical name. We’ll verify the status for you before you commit to a purchase.
Start Your TAS Plant Shipment
Don’t risk your rare plant collection being seized at the airport. Use our professional, licensed service to get your plants to TAS legally.
Submit TAS Plant List 📞 Text Bob: 0408 687 109
Trusted TAS Shipping Partners
We understand the unique challenges of shipping rare plants to the Apple Isle. With over 30 years of experience, we provide the peace of mind that your plants aren’t just being sent—they are being cared for and legally imported.
Ship to Other Quarantine States
We also provide licensed quarantine shipping to:
- Western Australia – WAOL compliance, Perth & all WA regions
- Northern Territory – Darwin, Alice Springs & Top End delivery
For full details on our interstate service, see our Interstate Plant Shipping overview or browse our plant catalogue.
Official TAS Biosecurity Resources
Paradise Distributors | Specialist TAS Quarantine Facility | 9 Paradise Place, Nambour QLD 4560