Get your gift there in time
Send your presents before our cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time for Christmas.
Get your gift there in time
Send your presents before our cut-off dates to give them the best chance of getting under the tree in time for Christmas.
Sending cut-off dates
| Economy | Courier | Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Wednesday 18 December | Friday 20 December | |
| Australia | Monday 2 December | Monday 9 December | Monday 16 December |
| Asia, Europe, North America, South Pacific, UK | Sunday 1 December | Sunday 8 December | Friday 13 December |
| Rest of the world | Monday 25 November | Monday 2 December | Wednesday 11 December |
Cut-off dates are targets only. Sending before the cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your item where it needs to be for Christmas. These dates are correct as of 1 October 2024, but may change due to unforeseen service impacts. Delivery outside major towns and cities, including to and from rural or remote areas will take longer.
Recommended sending dates may change. Please check our delivery updates and the latest sending dates below.
Send to Aus for only $20*
Can’t be with family and friends in Australia this Christmas? Send a gift up to 1kg for only $20.
* Offer available in-store at selected stores only until 2 December 2024. Economy service up to 1kg only, packaging cost excluded. Terms & conditions apply.
It’s time to write to Santa!
Until 26 November kids can write their letters online to get a personalised postcard from Santa straight to their letterbox.
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