Australia Post Global Tracking

What methods of delivery options do I have to send Internationally?

Australia Post is the country's biggest postal service and is completely owned by the government, they have many different methods of delivery for you to choose from meaning that you can select the correct option for you that suits your transaction or shipping request. There are 4 different types of delivery options for you when sending overseas, with many things to consider. They are as follows:

• Economy - This option is for when speed isn't a priority and the contents of the package is of low value like non-urgent letters and documents, and if it is a parcel you are sending it MUST be 2kg or less to qualify for this method of delivery, you will have to fill out a CN22 or CN23 customs form when using this option you can download them online, the prices start at $2.50 for letters and documents and $8.90 for parcels.
• International Standard Delivery - This is the best value for money option you can choose, this is for non-urgent packages and is trackable, you can send up to a 20kg parcel, you must fill out a CN23 customs form before sending via this method and you can download that of the Australia Post website www.auspost.co.au/declareonline and the post via post office of a normal post box, prices for this start at $15.20 without any extras you may want like Signature on Delivery and Extra Cover, you will need to fill out a CN23 customs form, you will find you will be able to fill this out online at www.auspost.com.au/declareonline prices start from $15.20.
• International Express - This is one of the first levels of "priority delivery" this comes with tracking and extra features included. This is perfect for urgent parcels, letters and documents and you can send up to 20kg parcels and 500g letters and documents, you will need to fill out a CN23 customs form and prices start at $28.50 for letters and documents and $30.20 for parcels.
• International Courier - This is the fastest way to get items delivered and will usually be delivered within 2 business days, with it being the most premium package delivery service it is only available in select retail outlets. This service is for very urgent parcels, letters and documentation and can send up to 20kg parcel and 500g in letters, you will need to fill out the "International Courier declaration" and "Courier airway bill" forms to enable you to use this service and prices start at $90.20. With all of these options, you can use the Australia Post tracking service but bare in mind that this service may not give you the most up to date information on the whereabouts of your parcels, for example, if your international package is going from Australia to Canada, at some point your mail will get to Canada and from then on it may be tricky to track as the parcel may change hands multiple times. With Ship24s free to use international tracking system you will be able to keep up-to-date with every step and will know exactly what courier is handling your package.

What are my packaging options with Australia post?

There are many options available to you to package your parcels these range from padded mailer envelopes to parcel boxes, tubes and bubble wrap. All of the packaging options can be used to send within Australia and overseas here is a list of the 6 packaging options that can be sent:

• Parcel Boxes - A parcel box is perfect to send more than one item or a strangely shaped object, they are lightweight, tough and simple to construct. You can buy these items in bulk or you can purchase singly they range from a small box at $2 to what's called a BX20 which is $6.95 a box.
• Padded Mailers - This is the best packaging option if you need to keep something extra protected as the padded mailer has bubble cushioning on the inside of the item and is completely water-resistant a PM0 costs $1.10 and the largest padded mailer is $2.
• Recycled Padded Bags - These are an all-purpose option combining great cushioning protection and rigidity. This option is best for mailing documents and certificates/photos, this is a green way of sending a parcel as the padded bag is completely recyclable. Small will cost $1.70 and large $2.60.
• Tough Bags - A tough bag is the most economical route to send your parcel and are ideal for sending items that are non-fragile. The TB1 Tough Bag is $1.25 and the Extra-Large Tough Bag is $2.15.
• Tubes, mailers and wine boxes - The tube as a delivery option is mainly for sending maybe important plans or art, the mailers for important documents and wine box is a self-explanatory delivery packaging. A TU1 Mailing tube starts at $2.70, a rigid mailer at $1.40 and a wine box at $3.85.
• Gift Bags and Boxes - This packaging option is perfect if you are sending a present and don't want the hassle of wrapping the gift yourself, the medium padded gift bags start at $3.80 and a large gift box at $6.95.

If you need things like bubble wrap or satchel liners you can get these from the auspost.com website. With all delivery options and packaging, you can use your tracking numbers (up to 10) at ship24s free to use specialist parcel tracker where you will have an update every step of the way.

How to track Australia Post Globally?

You can track Australia Post globally via our free to use Ship24 global tracking system, you will find this at www.ship24.com, follow the onscreen instructions and you will be able to track up to 10 different tracking numbers, you will find your tracking numbers on items you have purchased online that use a courier for delivery or when you take an item to the post office and send it from there, they will provide you with a tracking number on your receipt or confirmation email. Rest assured that if you have items that use a courier, Ship24 has you covered as we have connections to over 1200 different couriers.