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How to arrange postage to Australia
Are you packing up a small parcel to Australia? Worried about which items you can send ‘down under’ without causing an issue at customs? Let us take you through it so you can leave the speedy delivery to us.
Sending a parcel to Australia might seem like a mammoth task, but it's extremely easy. All you need to do is
- register with us (it’s so quick to do)
- arrange for your parcel collected to be from your home or work
- or drop it off at one of our nationwide depots
- we’ll take care of safely shipping it to Australia
Crikey, it couldn’t be easier! We cover all major cities including: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and many more.
You can be confident the process of sending post to Australia with us is simple, quick and affordable. We send countless parcels daily – yours could be the next to arrive.
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How much does it cost to send a package to Australia?
We’re proud of our budget-friendly prices for posting to Australia. Here are our latest rates (based on collection from your registered account address).
*Prices quoted in the table above are based on 10 x 10 x 10cm dimensions and all pricing quoted in this article is based on a Depot Drop Off and International Economy delivery from mainland UK to Australia.
HOW LONG DOES POST TO AUSTRALIA FROM THE UK TAKE TO ARRIVE?
We offer a door-to-door courier to Australia from the UK to make postage as quick and convenient as possible.
Once your parcel reaches the depot (whether via collection or drop off), it'll be shipped and ready to be signed for by your recipient in four to five days.
Please note: various national and state holidays could affect shipping to Australia. You can view the national holidays below:
2024 Australia National Holidays
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1st January |
New Year’s Day |
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26th January |
Australia Day |
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29th March |
Good Friday |
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1st April |
Easter Monday |
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25th April |
Anzac Day |
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25th December |
Christmas Day |
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26th December |
Boxing Day |
*Public holidays in Australia may affect our estimated transit times. If you are using our courier to Australia and require delivery for a specific date, please post with this in mind.
Shipping to Australia - customs rules
When you send a parcel to Australia, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents about the contents of your package so they can process it properly.
There are two different types of form for Australia-bound parcels:
- Customs form CN22 - for items with a value of up to £270
- Customs form CN23 - for items with a value of over £270
If you leave off any important details or use the wrong form, it could lead to delays or even the seizure of your parcel by Customs. Don't worry, though, as we'll automatically generate these forms using the information you give us when you make your booking.
SENDING UNACCOMPANIED PERSONAL EFFECTS (UPE)
Sending a friend or loved one some of their things, or personal effects, from the UK - to make them feel more at home?
If you want to send Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPE) to Australia, you must take special care in declaring the contents accurately and fully.
Personal effects shipments must be declared to the Australian Border Force on a B534 Form, which can be completed at the parcel’s origin. You'll also need:
- an invoice
- packing list
- photocopy of the owner’s passport photo page
All UPE shipments require examination by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service and will attract additional fees in the region of around $165 AUD, plus any additional admin fees and GST (tax - around $150 AUD). Please expect clearance delays of approx. four to five days.
We’ll help automatically generate these documents for you from the information you provide on your booking form when you start your process of shipping to Australia.
You’ll just need to print and sign these documents, place them in an envelope marked ‘customs documents’ and attach them securely to the outside of the package.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for Australia.
What items can't I send to Australia?
For a full and up-to-date list of restricted items, see the Australian Government website. Some examples of items you can’t post to Australia include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
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Perishables |
Flammable fuels and liquids |
Antiques |
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Fruit and vegetables |
Corrosive products |
Furs |
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Dairy products |
Gases |
ivory |
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Meat, chicken or fish products |
Firearms |
Pornography |
| Baby formula (milk powder) | Drugs (prescription or illict) | Precious metals and stones |
Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
How to package parcels to Australia
Australia is a long way for a parcel to travel. We’ll make sure it’s handled with care but you'll need to make sure it’s packaged carefully to ensure it reaches its destination in one piece.
When you ship a parcel to Australia, make sure you have a strong outer box, clearly addressed and with the correct forms adhered to the outside.
Fill any inner space with lightweight materials, such as bubble wrap or packaging chips to limit movement. This will also help protect your items in transit.
Need more advice on packaging your parcel to Australia? See our handy International packaging guide for more packaging hints and tips.
HOW TO WRITE AN AUSTRALIAN ADDRESS
To avoid any unnecessary risk of your package getting lost or delayed, make sure you follow the correct Australian address format.
- Write the name of the recipient (person/business)
- Followed by the street address (for example, 57 Yellow Boulevard)
- If the address is an apartment, you’ll need to ensure the apartment number comes before the street number, separated by a slash (for example, 5/15 Red Road)
- You’ll then need to write down the city, state abbreviation and postal code on one line.
Sydney, NSW, 2010 - Finally, add the country name on the last line in all block capitals – AUSTRALIA
EXAMPLE:
Mrs. Annie Jones
5/15 Warne Boulevard
Sydney, NSW, 2010
AUSTRALIA
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping to over 160 countries worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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Free £50 Contents cover for UK & International deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or depots |
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"My DHL rewards" - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
How safe will my parcel be?
From the time of collection (if you're not in, you can leave your parcel in a safe place for us to pick up) to delivery, we take good care of the items you send with us. Choose a courier to Australia from a globally trusted service.
We also offer free online tracking to keep you fully updated on your parcel’s location, and provide £50 extended cover on your item as standard – you can choose to add extra cover for more valuable items if you wish.
