Aussie Finch Forum

I thought Coolangatta airport didn't take live birds.

You might be right, I know they don't take dogs. I have never sent birds but was reporting a conversation. Maybe when Qantas or Ansett flew there they did.

MadOzzie

Coolangatta WILL take birds, (and I have seen dogs being loaded there also) but only if they are on an established account. I use Petflyers, who are based in Townsville, and the owner, Peter, is always very helpful. Anybody wanting his details, PM me, as it takes a lot of the stress out of the process of getting it all organised. They go with Virgin.

jusdeb wrote:Wondering the same getting birds from Canberra ????

Tries google but they only cover country to country sometimes you gotta wonder about some of these rules .

Yes, ACT is not NSW. Export and Import permits needed (if bird is native but not licenced no import licence is needed but Regents aren't exempt).

ACT: http://www.tams.act.gov.au/live/environ ... nd_animals
NSW: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wildl ... rstate.htm

I understand where you`re coming from Tintola, ive freighted birds to NSW and had to wait for permits ect. Our permit to keep is free and so are the permits to import/export and if i ask nicely i can usually get one in a few days. They are actually more organised than myself.
It does sound like straight out revenue raising in the case of NSW.

Thanks DB. Now I'm really P!$$3D off. Could other members from the other states post what the keeping licence and import/ export costs are? (just for interest sake of course)

I'm pretty sure WA import/export permits are $20 but can be obtained at very short notice (1-2 days).

I've gone to send birds to Gold Coast buyers many times & the local AAe advised me that the Coolangatta airport manager decided no livestock, so I'll push harder next time. Thanks.

I know Jetstar do not do dogs into GC Airport as my cousin who vists here about 4 times a year flies Qantas to Brisbane so he can bring his dog.

I looked at General Aviation GC airport and foind a mob called Coast Cargo handle dogs through Virgin Blue :http://goldcoastairport.com.au/at-the-a ... on-freight They may do birds also.

MadOzzie

Tiaris wrote:I've gone to send birds to Gold Coast buyers many times & the local AAe advised me that the Coolangatta airport manager decided no livestock, so I'll push harder next time. Thanks.

I had the same problem until I started using Petflyers. Then they have no choice, they have to look after their a/c holders.
He also organises the flight and gives you a choice of what time would suit you and has reasonable rates compared with having to drive to Brisbane.