Removalists South Johnstone
Stress-free moves in South Johnstone and surrounding areas. Locally based, fully insured, and trusted by hundreds of Far North Queensland families. Get your free quote today.
Where are you moving from?
Fully Insured
Public liability & goods in transit
5-Star Rated
900+ verified Google reviews
10+ Years Experience
Trusted across QLD
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Where are you moving from?
Fully Insured
Comprehensive public liability & goods-in-transit insurance on every move
10+ Years Experience
Trusted by hundreds of families and businesses across Cairns
5-Star Rated
4.9 stars across 900+ verified Google reviews
Cairns & Brisbane
Two depots — Cairns City and Archerfield, Brisbane
South Johnstone's Local Moving Specialists
South Johnstone is a small agricultural community in the Johnstone River valley, surrounded by banana plantations that produce a significant proportion of Australia's banana crop. The community is tightly connected to the fruit industry, with many residents working in growing, packing and transport operations across the local plantations.
Banana farming defines the character of South Johnstone — packing sheds, irrigation infrastructure and farm machinery are common features on local properties. Our team is well-versed in moves involving rural properties with agricultural outbuildings and can handle practical farm relocation requirements efficiently.
South Johnstone sits just inland from the Bruce Highway near Innisfail, making it approximately 100km from Cairns and an efficient move destination. The local road network connects the community to the main highway via flat cane-country roads that are generally easy to navigate but can flood quickly when the Johnstone River rises during the wet season. We track river levels and road closures before every Southern Suburbs move.
Our modern trucks are clean, well-maintained, and stocked with premium moving equipment including furniture blankets, tie-down straps, dollies, and protective padding. You won't find bare timber floors or loose loads with R2G.
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South Johnstone Removalist Pricing for Local Moves
Transparent rates. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Move Size
2 Movers + Truck
From $179/hr
Best for: Studio, 1-2 bedroom homes
What's Included
- Fully insured — public liability & transit cover
- Professional trained removalists
- Furniture blankets & wrapping
- Loading & unloading
- Disassembly & reassembly
- Modern clean truck
- No hidden fees
Day Rate
| Mon – Fri | $179/hr |
| Saturday | $199/hr |
| Sunday | $269/hr |
| Public Holiday | $269/hr |
Minimum 2-hour booking. Rates include GST.
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How Your South Johnstone Move Works
Get Your Free Quote
Contact us online or call 1300 959 498. Tell us about your South Johnstone move — suburb, home size, and preferred date. We'll provide a clear, upfront quote with no hidden fees.
We Pack & Load
Our professional removalists arrive on time on moving day. We carefully wrap, pack (if required), and load all your belongings onto our modern, well-equipped truck — treating everything as if it were our own.
Settle In With Ease
We transport your belongings safely to your new South Johnstone home and unload everything exactly where you want it. We won't leave until you're completely happy — it's that simple.
South Johnstone and Surrounding Areas
We cover South Johnstone and all surrounding suburbs throughout Southern Suburbs. Our locally-based team knows the streets and access challenges in this part of Cairns. If you're unsure whether we service your address, just give us a call.
Tips for a Smooth South Johnstone Move
Monitor Johnstone River levels during the wet.
South Johnstone sits in the Johnstone River floodplain. After heavy rain, road access to some properties can become compromised quickly. We check river levels and the Queensland Traffic road closure map before every move and will reschedule if access roads are at risk.
Farm properties need specific truck planning.
Banana farm properties often have multiple buildings spread across the block. Let us know which items are at which location — main house, packing shed, machinery shed — so we can plan the most efficient loading sequence and avoid multiple repositioning runs.
Banana packing equipment needs careful handling.
If you have overhead rail systems, packing tables or grading machinery being relocated, these need to be included in your quote request. Our team can handle most farm equipment disassembly but needs advance notice to bring the right tools and ratchet straps.
Inland location means slightly lower humidity.
South Johnstone is a few kilometres inland from the coast, which can mean slightly less salt-air exposure than coastal properties. However, the valley still experiences very high humidity during the wet season — use moisture-barrier wrapping for electronics, books and leather items.
What Our Customers Say
“R2G Transport & Storage made our move so stress-free! The team was professional, punctual, and handled all our furniture with such care. They even helped reassemble our beds at the new house. Would 100% recommend.”
Sarah Mitchell
“We used R2G for our interstate move to Brisbane and couldn't be happier. Everything arrived safely and on time. The communication throughout the whole process was excellent, and the pricing was very competitive.”
James Kowalski
“Hired R2G to relocate our office. They worked over the weekend so we didn't lose a single day of business. The team was incredibly efficient and careful with all our IT equipment. Truly professional service.”
Michelle Thompson
“The packing service was worth every cent. They packed our whole 4-bedroom house in half a day and absolutely nothing was damaged. The guys were friendly, fast, and really knew what they were doing. Brilliant!”
David Reardon
“R2G moved us from Cairns to Brisbane with zero stress. The team packed everything so carefully and delivered it all in perfect condition. Communication was great the whole way. Highly recommend for interstate moves.”
Karen Lewis
“R2G Transport & Storage made our move so stress-free! The team was professional, punctual, and handled all our furniture with such care. They even helped reassemble our beds at the new house. Would 100% recommend.”
Sarah Mitchell
“We used R2G for our interstate move to Brisbane and couldn't be happier. Everything arrived safely and on time. The communication throughout the whole process was excellent, and the pricing was very competitive.”
James Kowalski
“Hired R2G to relocate our office. They worked over the weekend so we didn't lose a single day of business. The team was incredibly efficient and careful with all our IT equipment. Truly professional service.”
Michelle Thompson
“The packing service was worth every cent. They packed our whole 4-bedroom house in half a day and absolutely nothing was damaged. The guys were friendly, fast, and really knew what they were doing. Brilliant!”
David Reardon
“R2G moved us from Cairns to Brisbane with zero stress. The team packed everything so carefully and delivered it all in perfect condition. Communication was great the whole way. Highly recommend for interstate moves.”
Karen Lewis
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