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Send parcels with Australia’s most trusted delivery service

Global reach

Send parcels anywhere in Australia and to 220+ overseas destinations with Australia’s most reliable network.

Local support

Get help when you need it at the Post Office, via online support, or by phone during business hours.

Sustainability

Our fleet includes 5,000+ electric vehicles operating across our extensive delivery network.

Send parcels across Australia and overseas

Choose from our parcel sending options, with flexible speeds, nationwide coverage, 220+ overseas destinations, and a range of postage costs.

  • Parcel Post

    • Our regular parcel shipping service that covers all addresses within Australia
    • 2-6+ business days1
    • Up to $100 of included compensation for loss and damage2
    • Tracking 3
    View Parcel Post

  • Express Post

    • Our fastest delivery option that covers all addresses within Australia
    • 1-3+ business days4
    • Up to $100 of included compensation for loss and damage2
    • Tracking 3
    View Express Post

Get the right packaging for your parcel

Parcel Post boxes

A great solution for sending items 5kg or under within Australia. For extra care, fill any space with filler or bubble wrap. Buy online or at the Post Office.

Express Post boxes

For fast delivery within Australia, send items 5kg and under in an Express Post box. Fill any space with filler to keep your item safe. Puchase in store only. 

Rigid mailers

Send documents, discs and photos in these 100% recyclable mailers. Glued edges provide additional protection. Buy online at at the Post Office.

Packaging finder    

Use our online tool to find the best packaging to send your item within Australia or overseas.

Find the right packaging

Get the most from our parcel services

Get the help you need to send your parcel, including online labels, packaging, packing tips and optional extras, all to make sending easier.

  • Optional extras
    Choose from optional extras when sending parcels in Australia, including Extra Cover, Signature on Delivery and Email Track Advice.
  • International optional extras
    Learn about tracking, Extra Cover and Signature on Delivery, when you send a parcel to 220+ overseas destinations with our international sending services.
  • International zones
    View our 5 zones for 220+ overseas destinations, and each unique price point, so you can calculate your postage costs.
  • International customs
    Learn about regulations and customs forms for sending parcels to 220+ overseas destinations with Australia Post.
  • Lost or late items
    If your delivery is taking longer than expected or you’re concerned it’s lost, you can submit an enquiry.
  • Online postage labels
    Pay for and print your parcel postage labels online with a MyPost account.
  • Packaging tips
    Tips and tricks to help you pack your items safely, including hints around fragile, perishable and sharp items.

Easy ways to post your parcel 

Choose from three easy options to send your parcel here or overseas.

  • In-Store

    Take your parcel and pay for postage over the counter at one of 4,000+ Post Office locations.

    Find a Post Office

  • Street posting box

    Pay postage online with a MyPost account and drop your item into one of 10,000+ street posting boxes.

    Get a free MyPost account

Are you a business customer?

Send with ease, access savings, offer a great customer delivery experience, and get local support when you need it with our business solutions for domestic and international shipping.

View business shipping solutions

1 Our regular parcel service delivers in an estimated 2-6+ business days. Delivery times will vary depending on lodgement and destination points. View delivery speeds and coverage for sending within Australia.

2 Parcel Post and Express Post comes with up to $100 compensation included. Additional charges apply for Extra Cover. Extra Cover provides you with cover for the specified value of your item (up to $5,000 or part thereof) if your item is lost or damaged while being carried by Australia Post. Visit optional extras for more information.

Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, Australia Post does not accept liability for any consequential or indirect loss or damage arising due to any failure related to our service. Neither the compensation included with our service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

3 Track events will vary depending on how your item is lodged and delivered. For details visit our tracking service.

4 Next business day delivery is only available within the Express Post next business day delivery network. The national next business day delivery network operates between capital cities (excluding Darwin; and for Perth, delivery into the CBD only) and some major centres. Express eParcel is not covered in the Express Post guarantee.

5 Estimated delivery times apply between metro areas of major cities for items classified as low value and low risk that are pre-cleared through customs. Delivery time excludes time in customs if applicable and may be subject to delay due to causes outside of Australia Post’s control. For more information, check our International post guide and International delivery times and destination guide.

6 Additional charges apply for some services. Signature on Delivery is not available in all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.

7 Tracking is not available for all countries. For more information, check our International post guide.

8 Terms and conditions apply. Parcels must be appropriately packed in either a prepaid satchel, or a box or satchel with a postage label. Parcels must weigh under 16kg and be no larger than 39 x 36 x 64cm. Letters and standard mail are not accepted. Note that the Express Post guarantee does not apply to parcels sent using a Parcel Locker. Refer to the full terms and conditions for further details.