Tail Travel is a family-owned and operated pet transport business based in Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory of Australia. Tail Travel has successfully coordinated air freight transport requirements for 1000s of animals Australia wide. We have agents in the capital city of all Australian states and Territories as well as agents located close to many major regional airports. Although we specialise in reptiles, dogs and cats, Tail Travel can organise air freight from the smallest insect to the largest animal for you. We freight with Qantas and Virgin airlines and their affiliates. Tail Travel understand how precious your animals are and treat them as if they were our own!
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Best Pet Transport from Mickleham Quarantine Facility
The Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility (PEQ) in Mickleham, Victoria, plays a vital role in protecting Australia’s agriculture, environment, and public health from foreign diseases and biosecurity risks. As the country’s primary post-entry quarantine centre, the facility prevents the introduction of serious threats such as rabies by ensuring all imported animals and plants — including dogs, cats, horses, birds, and plants — complete a mandatory quarantine period. Throughout this process, PEQ provides strict monitoring and high-quality care to ensure each animal’s health and welfare before release. These comprehensive biosecurity measures help maintain Australia’s rabies-free status and safeguard its unique flora and fauna.
To ensure every animal’s wellbeing, the Mickleham Quarantine Facility provides daily monitoring and care from trained biosecurity officers and veterinarians. Pets receive clean, comfortable accommodation with bedding, enrichment items, regular feeding, and species-appropriate care. Animals are given daily exercise, grooming, and close observation to maintain both physical and mental health. Veterinary support is available on-site, and any required treatments are delivered promptly. The facility also takes precautions to prevent heat stress by ensuring proper ventilation, cooling, and hydration during warmer months.
Once your pet has successfully completed quarantine, they will be scheduled for release. On the release date, your animal can be collected by you or by Tail Travel, who can attend the appointment on your behalf. Tail Travel can then arrange safe delivery directly to you or provide pet transport to Melbourne Airport so your animal can begin their onward or homeward journey with care and confidence.
Tail Travel can book Pet Transport from the Mickleham facility.
Arrange a Fit to Fly medical examination at the facility.
Collect from the facility and transport to your door within Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Australia wide Pet Transport from Melbourne to over 75 other airports. Australia.
Collect your pets from the facility and transport them to the airport.
Familiar with all the Mickleham processes allowing for a smooth collection of your pets.
Brachycephalic (snub nose) breed specialists.
Benefits of choosing Tail Travel
Tail Travel prioritises the safety and comfort of your pets over everything else, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey. By adhering to the International Animal Transport Association (IATA) policies and preparing your animal for the flight, Tail Travel ensures your pets feel at ease throughout the trip.
Personal service in pet travel can make a big difference in ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for both you and your pet. Tail Travel aims to make the transport experience as simple and stress free as can be.
Tail Travel’s emphasis on safety can give you peace of mind knowing your pet will be well taken care of during their journey.
When it comes to finding an affordable animal transport company, it’s important not to skip on safety. Tail Travel provides a safe, efficient, cost-effective means of transporting your animals all over Australia.
Tail Travel offers what none of the other companies do. A 24 Hour, 7 day a week emergency response line! In case there is an issue with the transport after hours, we can assist. Whether the plane is delayed, cancelled or there is an issue Tail Travel can be called any time of the day to assist you with the transportation of your pet.
Clients Feedback
Jenny G
Relocated from Rural WA to MelbourneYour name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Tail Travel made the daunting task of relocating my three kittens much more manageable for me. Not only were their prices better than competitors, their communication and responsiveness far exceeded anyone else as well. Thank you so much for getting my babies to me safely”
Lisa C
Alice Springs residentYour name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Absolutely fantastic service! Would never use anyone else again. Both puppies bought on separate occasions were extremely well looked after. In particular my little daschound had to do a few flights and stay overnight, I received lovely photos showing him settling in overnight putting my mind at rest. The next day my flight was delayed so I couldn’t pick my little man up on time, and with no stress at all they accommodated me by picking him up and looking after him until I could get to them. I really cannot thank ...
John A
Reptile BreederYour name Your email Subject Your message (optional) “Very Highly recommended, never had an issue getting any of my new reptiles to us, always reasonably priced too, very helpful and friendly”
Vivienne M
New pet from Adelaide to DarwinYour name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Great service all around! I really enjoyed how well Ben, and the team had explained all of the costs beforehand and was kind and considerate enough to explain upcoming weather changes so my pet cockatiel would have the most comfortable flight over to Alice Springs. They really make it really easy for you and help out with any kind of anxiety you may have with your pet flying for the first time. 10/10 would recommend!
Brodie A
New puppy transported from Darwin to Alice SpringsYour name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Easy to deal with, excellent communication, well priced and unbelievably accommodating; little miss needed an over night and my pupsitter fell through, the staff took care of her better than I could have hoped (i even got photos of her taking over the house and couch to prove it!) and then if that wasn’t the only drama, my pup was too gangly to fit in the crate that she should have so last minute they arranged another one to be sent up to get her to her new home happy and safe. ...
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28/11/2025
Welcome to the Tail Travel Blog — Where Every Journey Has a Tail to Tell
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