Deb Moss Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We are making a very quick (hopefully) move to Australia. I am unsure on items that are not allowed so thought I would start on this forum:- Are you allowed to bring duck/feather down duvets and pillows? we have them for all beds and they were quite expensive but was unsure if this would be allowed? I am thinking of shipping these via a courier service rather than with the rest of our heavier stuff as I want them straight away. Also, we want to bring our double bed frame but our mattress is quite old. Are beds/mattresses the same size in Oz? Dont want to bother bringing my bed if I cannot buy a suitable mattress. (some european sizes are different - ie IKEA) Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We are making a very quick (hopefully) move to Australia. I am unsure on items that are not allowed so thought I would start on this forum:- Are you allowed to bring duck/feather down duvets and pillows? we have them for all beds and they were quite expensive but was unsure if this would be allowed? I am thinking of shipping these via a courier service rather than with the rest of our heavier stuff as I want them straight away. Also, we want to bring our double bed frame but our mattress is quite old. Are beds/mattresses the same size in Oz? Dont want to bother bringing my bed if I cannot buy a suitable mattress. (some european sizes are different - ie IKEA) Thank you You may want to look around here for bed sizes http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/bedding Not sure about down and feathers etc - you could try the govt websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 We are taking our Duvet/Pillows, these fillings are highly cleaned, it's only feathers from Birds that aren't cleaned that I understand are the issue. The shipping company quoted to pack them, so it must be ok. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucharmily Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hi, we brought our bedframe with us, then bought a mattress and slept on floor till our goods arrived. When it did, the mattress was too big for the frame so we ended up buying a new frame after 6 weeks on the floor!! The sizes were different although this was back in 1997 but would be worth checking the link suggested. Not sure about feathers but duvets are called doonas here in case you come across that term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you google UK Bed Sizes and AUS Bed Sizes all will be revealed, basically the UK Kingsize is Queen Size in AUS, and the Super Kingsize in UK is King Size in AUS, there isn't a 2ft6in Single, there smallest single is out 3ft..........it all makes sense when you look at the info. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Moss Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks everyone. Very useful. Will read up on these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Moss Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Oh no! All that discomfort for nothing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The following bed sizes are available in Australia Single 92cm x 188cm Long Single 92cm x 204cm Three-quarter (obsolete, but still present) 120 cm × 188 cm King Single 107cm x 204cm Double 138cm x 188cm Queen 153cm x 204cm King 183cm x 204cm California King 183cm x 213cm Super King 204cm x 204cm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Moss Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thank you Suzukiscottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktcarpentry Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I brought all my bedding and beds over with no issues,but just upgraded our in mattress. As long as timber products are stained/painted or sealed in some way all items where acceptable. We just declared it on the forms. We decided to organise pretty much all the move ourselves without the use of a removals company....we thought it might be a bit tricky with customs but they gave us a big compliment cos we made their life easy. good luck Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Moss Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Wow - you must of been very organised!! Do you bought your mattress over there - any size problems?i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktcarpentry Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 No,the mattress sizes are same only different names as mentioned before. Super king is king here etc We just paid $500 for our super king/king when our stuff arrived Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Moss Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 We only have a standard double here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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