Plant Quarantine Western Australia: Shipping Rare Plants to WA
Your specialist partner for Western Australian plant biosecurity. We navigate the WAOL and quarantine protocols so your rare and exotic plants reach Perth and regional WA safely and legally.
Looking to bring rare plants into Western Australia? WA has some of the strictest biosecurity laws in the world. To import plants legally, they must be listed on the Western Australia Organism List (WAOL) and undergo specific chemical treatments and inspections.
Based in Nambour, Queensland, we specialise in helping WA 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 WA customs without the risk of seizure or destruction.
Delivering to All Western Australia Regions
🌏 Perth & Metro
Perth City, Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham, Mandurah & Armadale
🌾 South West & Great Southern
Bunbury, Margaret River, Busselton, Albany, Denmark & Esperance
☀️ Mid West & North
Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Broome, Port Hedland & Karratha
Why Use Our WA Quarantine Service?
WAOL Compliance
We verify every species against the WA Organism List to ensure your plants are permitted for entry into Western Australia.
WA-Specific Packing
WA shipments require specialized handling. Our expert packing ensures plants survive the flight and the mandatory Perth inspection.
Air Express to Perth
We use express air freight to minimize time in transit, ensuring your rare plants arrive fresh despite the distance.
Official Certification
Every shipment is accompanied by a Government-issued Plant Health Certificate (PHC) required for legal WA entry.
The WA Quarantine Process
- Check the WAOL
Ensure your plant is “Permitted” in Western Australia. If you’re unsure, 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 Western Australian quarantine bridge. - Register Your Shipment
Text your name and “WA 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. - WA Documentation
We finalize the manifest and legal certificates required by WA Biosecurity officers in Perth. We get your plants approved by WA Dept of Agriculture (DPIRD) - Arrival in Perth
Upon arrival, WA quarantine officers may perform a final inspection before releasing the plants to your door.
Western Australia Shipping Costs
Our WA service includes the extra compliance steps required for Western Australian 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 |
| WA Quarantine Documentation (1-5 plants) | $20.00 + $2 per extra plant |
| Freight to WA (Box fits 10-12 plants) | $42.00 minimum |
NB Bulk Rates will Apply to Bulk Lots. Bulbs $7.50, Tillandsias $10.50 for lots >30.
2026 WA Dispatch Schedule
WA shipments are batched every 3 weeks to keep inspection fees low for collectors.
📅 Upcoming WA Dispatch Dates…we need your plants and Concierge Declaration Form 10 Days before.
Can My Rare Plant Go to WA?
Western Australia has a “permitted list” (the WAOL). We regularly and successfully ship:
- Aroids: Most Philodendron and Anthurium species.
- Hoya: A huge variety of Hoya are permitted in WA.
- Orchids: We ship many flasked and potted orchids to Perth.
- Cacti: Most ornamental cacti (subject to individual species checks).
⚠️ WA Prohibitions: Some plants are strictly prohibited.
- Download the WA Prohibited Plants List (PDF)
- No Soil: Plants must be treated or sent in approved media.
- No Myrtaceae: Due to Myrtle Rust, most Myrtaceae are restricted.
- Begonia, Citrus, Euphorbia, Hibiscus, Senecio, Solanum. Please note these will appear as Permitted on the WAOL list… But only with certain treatments that are not usually possible !
WA Plant Shipping FAQ
The Western Australia Organism List is the master database of what is allowed in WA. We check this for every plant you send us to ensure it won’t be seized.
WA Biosecurity has strict rules regarding Potato Cyst Nematode. We generally cannot facilitate plants with roots from VIC to WA; however, unrooted cuttings are often fine.
Search the WAOL online, or simply send us the botanical name. We’ll verify it for you before you spend money on shipping.
Start Your WA Plant Shipment
Don’t risk your rare plant collection. Use our professional, licensed service to get your plants to WA legally.
Trusted WA Shipping Partners
We understand the anxiety of shipping rare plants across the Nullarbor. 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:
- Tasmania – Hobart, Launceston & all TAS 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 WA Biosecurity Resources
Paradise Distributors | Specialist WA Quarantine Facility | 9 Paradise Place, Nambour QLD 4560