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Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine Facility in Melbourne, Australia: where dogs go after landing, what to bring, and how collection usually works.
Australia's Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) Facility is a modern, government-operated facility on 144 hectares near Melbourne — the ONLY quarantine facility for dogs and cats in Australia. All pets requiring quarantine must arrive via Melbourne International. Minimum quarantine is 10 days; longer stays apply for higher-risk countries or incomplete documentation. The facility provides high-quality care with dedicated handlers.
Pets arriving at Melbourne are collected by DAFF officials and transported directly to the Mickleham PEQ Facility at 135 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham (25 km from airport). Owners collect pets after quarantine — bring photo ID, import permit, and DAFF release notice.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Book quarantine as soon as your import permit is granted — spaces are limited. Costs approximately AUD $2,000 for 10 days (2025 rates). Pets must arrive during weekday business hours. The 180-day RNAT wait starts when the lab receives the sample. Dogs from Thailand, China, Indonesia, and most of SE Asia CANNOT be imported (non-approved countries). Bengal dogs effectively banned since March 2025.
The critical address is usually the cargo, animal reception, quarantine or border-inspection facility. Use this as a starting map search, then confirm the exact entrance with the airline, facility or receiving agent before travelling.
Send document scans early where the facility offers pre-checks, and confirm whether the airline treats your dog as cabin, checked baggage, AVIH or manifest cargo.
Wait for clearance updates. Cargo and animal reception facilities are often outside passenger terminals and may need a taxi, car or agent appointment.
Bring photo ID, original veterinary documents, microchip details, airway bill numbers, agent contacts and a charged phone.