📦 Shipping to Australia: costs, timing and pallet shipping

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can send parcels, documents and pallets to Australia from Italy easily, quickly and tracked 🚚. Enter weight and dimensions in the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in minutes.

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📦 Shipping to Australia with ShippingComoda.com

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship to Australia without any complications, even though it is a non-EU destination with one of the world's strictest customs regulations.

Compare the best solutions (UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT and others) in real time and choose the most suitable one in terms of time and cost.

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Real assistance and customs support

We help you fill out the documents correctly: essential for shipments to Australia, where customs (Australian Border Force) applies strict controls.

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Full tracking

Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number you can sleep peacefully: the status of your shipment is just a click away.

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Home collection

Available for most services. If not, it will be specified to you during the quotation phase, either online or by phone or chat.

Shipping TipsComfortable In order to ship to Australia without problems, accuracy in documents is crucial. Australian customs is among the strictest in the world: a vague description can stop the parcel.

📦 How much does it cost to ship to Australia?

The cost depends on:

  • actual weight and volumetric weight - if the parcel is large but light, the volumetric weight (L × W × H ÷ 5,000) may exceed the actual weight and determine the price
  • dimensions width, height and depth of the package 
  • destination city - Sydney and Melbourne vs. remote areas or islands
  • chosen service - express (2-4 days) or economy (5-8 days), with different prices
  • possible customs duties - being non-EU, there may be customs costs to be borne by the recipient

Prices for shipping parcels in Australia

Package weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 5 kg

from 55 €

5 - 10 kg

from 64 €

10 - 20 kg

from 76 €

20 - 30 kg

from 115 €

30 - 40 kg

from 214 €

40 - 50 kg

from 348 €

Prices for shipping pallets in Australia

Pallet weight:

Approximate price:

0 - 50 kg

from 348 €

50 - 100 kg

from 420 €

100 - 200 kg

from 1,174 €

200 - 300 kg

from 2,348 €

Prices for sending documents in Australia

Document weight:

Approximate price

0 - 1 kg

from 41.35 €

1 - 1.5 kg

from 45.89 €

1.5 - 2 kg

from 52.84 €

The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.

🚚 Couriers to ship to Australia

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Shipping to Australia with UPS - Great solution for international shipping to major Australian cities. With UPS we offer unbeatable prices to Australia, try it for yourself.

Sending documents to Australia with DHL - Ideal for urgent and express shipments with guaranteed delivery times.

Shipping to Australia with FedEx - Suitable for business and commercial shipments with efficient customs handling.

Shipping pallets to Australia with TNT - Good option for bulky goods and non-urgent shipments.

⏱️ Shipping times for shipping to Australia

Shipments from Italy to Australia are exclusively by air (~16,000 km) and include Australian customs clearance.

On average:

  • DHL Express Worldwide: 2-4 DAYS working
  • UPS Worldwide Express: 3-5 DAYS working
  • FedEx International Priority: 3-5 DAYS working
  • DHL / UPS / FedEx Economy: 5-8 DAYS working
  • TNT Economy Express: 5-8 DAYS working

📍 Indicative examples

  • Milan → Sydney: 3-4 days (express)
  • Rome → Melbourne: 3-5 days (express)
  • Milan → Perth: 4-6 days (express)

⚠️ Times may vary due to Australian Border Force customs controls. Always add 1-3 working days as a margin for customs clearance.

📄 Documents and customs for shipping to Australia

Australia is non-EU: every shipment must pass through Australian customs (Australian Border Force frequently asked questions). They are required:

  • commercial invoice or proforma
  • detailed description of the goods (NO “gift”)
  • free export declaration
  • possible EORI for corporate shipments
  • sender's identity document (required by some couriers)

Shipping TipsComfortable To ship to Australia without delays, make sure the documents and description of contents are complete and accurate. Always indicate: product type, quantity, actual value and country of origin. This helps customs clearance and speeds up delivery 🚀.

🚫 Avoid generic descriptions such as:

  • “gift”
  • “clothes”
  • “personal items”

Instead, use detailed descriptions, for example:

  • “Men's cotton T-shirt - 3 pieces - value €45 - made in Italy”.”
  • “Sports shoes - 1 pair - value 60€ - made in Italy”.”
  • “Sealed bottle of extra virgin olive oil - 2 pieces - value €30”.”
  • “Paper documents without commercial value”

⚠️ Vague descriptions may lead to delays, blockage or destruction of goods at the recipient's expense.

What can and cannot you send to Australia? Australia has the strictest biosafety regulations in the world. Find out in detail about permitted, banned and “grey” categories in our comprehensive guide: 👉 What can I send to Australia: permitted, prohibited and restrictions →

⚠️ Delays: holidays and peak days in Australia

  • 1 JANUARY - New Year's Day
  • 26 JANUARY - Australia Day - National Day
  • March / April - Good Friday & Easter Monday
  • 25 APRIL - Anzac Day - National Commemoration
  • June (date varies by state) - King's Birthday
  • 25 DECEMBER - Christmas Day
  • 26 DECEMBER - Boxing Day

⚠️ During Christmas and Boxing Day volumes are high. For deliveries by 25 December, book by the first week of December.

It also takes into account Italian public holidays (8 December, 25 April, 1 May) which may have an impact on the collection in Italy.

📍 Shipping to all cities in Australia

Main cities

Sydney (NSW)
Melbourne (VIC)
Brisbane (QLD)
Perth (WA)
Adelaide (SA)

Other locations

Canberra (ACT)
Hobart (TAS)
Darwin (NT)
Gold Coast
Newcastle

Remote areas and islands We also cover Tasmania, Kangaroo Island, rural areas and the Outback. For remote destinations, times can be 2-5 days longer than in major cities.

🏷️ Correct address in Australia

The Australian CAP consists of 4 figures.

Format:

  • First name Last name
  • [House number] [Street name] [Street type]
  • [Suburb] [State code] [4-digit postcode]
  • AUSTRALIA
  • Phone
📍 Real example
  • Marco Rossi
  • 42 Collins Street
  • Melbourne VIC 3000
  • AUSTRALIA +61 400 123 456
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Local councils

  • State abbreviationalways enter NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT or NT
  • Suburbis an integral part of the Australian address, never omit it
  • Phoneinternational dialling code +61, remove the leading 0 from the local number (e.g. 04xx → +614xx)
  • Flats: use the format “Unit [N]/[house number] [street]” (e.g. Unit 5/42 Collins Street)

🇦🇺 Australia - Address verification

Address verification in Australia
Before dispatching, check the postcode and suburb via:

Australia Post - Find a postcode

Shipping TipsComfortable Checking the postcode and suburb before shipping helps to avoid sorting errors. An incorrect postcode in Australia can send the parcel to a completely different city 🚀

🇦🇺 Australia - Further information

Australia in brief Australia is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of land area, with a population of about 27 million, concentrated mainly in coastal cities. The federal capital is Canberra, but Sydney and Melbourne are the main economic and cultural hubs. It is the only country in the world that coincides with an entire continent.

Among the most famous landmarks are the Sydney Opera House, Uluru-Kata Tjuta, the Great Barrier Reef and the Gondwana National Parks - three of the most visited UNESCO sites in the world.

Australian cuisine is heavily influenced by immigration: Italian, Greek, Chinese and Vietnamese have left a deep mark on local eating habits.

🇮🇹 Links with Italy and Italians

The relationship between Italy and Australia is extraordinarily deep:

  • 900,000+ Italian-Australians - the largest Italian community in Oceania, with roots in Veneto, Calabria, Sicily and Apulia
  • Italian export fashion, machinery, automotive, DOC wines, extra virgin olive oil and design products
  • trade in excess of EUR 3 billion annually
  • e-commerce growth between the two countries, with more and more direct purchases from Italy
  • Italians in Australia for work, study and working holiday visa: those who move often bring with them Italian products that are difficult to find locally

Italy → Australia shipments are frequent for business, supplies, personal consignments and support to local Italian communities.

🌍 Destinations near Australia

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🪜 How to organise your expedition to Australia

Step 1

Packaging and measurement

the package (weight + actual dimensions)

Step 2

Request

an online quote

Step 3

Prepare content

and customs documents (pro forma invoice, export declaration)

Step 4

Complete the order

and pay online

Step 5

Receive and print

the waybill

Step 6

Wait for collection

home delivery or delivery to the courier point

Complete guide: how to place an order

❓ FAQ - Shipping to Australia

How much does it cost to send a parcel to Australia from Italy?

The cost depends on weight, size and chosen service. Use our calculator for a real-time updated quote comparing DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.

How long does it take to ship to Australia?

With express services (DHL, UPS, FedEx) you arrive in 2-4 working days. With economy services, the time is 5-8 working days. Always add 1-3 days for Australian customs control.

Do I need customs to ship to Australia?

Yes, compulsorily. Australia is non-EU and every shipment goes through the Australian Border Force. Pro-forma invoice and free export declaration are mandatory. Our platform generates the documents automatically.

How much do customs controls count?

They can add 1-3 working days. With complete documents and accurate descriptions, time is reduced to a minimum.

You can send personal effects to Australia?

Yes, but they must be described precisely on the pro forma invoice. The Australian authorities do not accept generic descriptions.

Can wine and food be shipped to Australia?

Wine is shipable but with restrictions (AUD 1,000 threshold for duties and GST). Many industrially packaged foods are allowed. Cold meats, fresh cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables are prohibited. See our complete guide → What I can ship to Australia

What can't I send to Australia?

Australia bans fresh animal and plant foods, plants and seeds, untreated wood, IATA non-compliant batteries and flammable sprays. Australian customs is among the strictest in the world for protecting the ecosystem. → Complete guide to banned products

Does the volumetric weight affect the cost?

Yes, it is always taken into account in the calculation. The formula is: Width × Depth × Height (cm) ÷ 5,000. If the volumetric weight exceeds the actual weight, you pay the volumetric weight.

Is it possible to insure the shipment?

Yes, available when ordering online. The cost is a percentage of the insured value. Note: glass, ceramics, food and alcohol are not covered. Please contact us for specific questions.

Can I ship a pallet to Australia?

Yes, we handle pallets and bulky loads to Australia. See the pallet price table or contact us for a customised quote.

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