Written by

Lewis Grant

Lewis writes the Same Skies guides to posting and sending between the UK and Australia: what it costs, what gets held at customs, and when to order for Christmas.

  1. Practical gifting

    Can You Post Chocolate in an Australian Summer? How to Stop It Melting

    Australia Post doesn't ban chocolate, but its network isn't temperature controlled. What the guide says, how hot it gets by city, how to pack, and what to send in a heatwave.

  2. Christmas

    Australia Post Christmas Cut-Off Dates 2026 (Parcel Post + Express)

    Every 2026 Australia Post Christmas cut-off for Parcel Post and Express Post, state by state, plus card dates, Parcel Locker tips and what to do if you've missed it.