Xmas Shopping and cut-off dates for Xmas: NZ and Australia
Time to do your Xmas shopping. It’s almost Xmas again. And why not do your shopping from the comfort of your home or office.
Our site offers a great selection of authentic New Zealand made gifts, art and souvenirs. We offer free Xmas gift wrapping upon request. Funky reindeer… colourful Xmas trees or pōhutukawa gift wrap.
Do your Xmas shopping from the comfort of your home or office.
'Gifts on Special': use
the code GIFTS10 for a 10% discount in the category 'Gifts on Special' only).
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We will be here till the 24th of December. If you are running out of time, you can also pick up from us after hours.
Just give us a call to make sure we are home. Contact us >>>
Sending cut-off dates for Xmas: NZ and Australia, 2026
Our recommended sending dates help you give your gift the best chance of getting there in time.
| Economy |
Courier |
|
| NZ |
Friday 18 December |
Tuesday 22 December Rural addresses can take up to 3 extra working days. |
| Australia | Wednesday 9 December | Monday 14 December |
| USA |
Monday 14 December Please note we can only send parcels to the USA by courier. |
|
| UK, Europe, Canada and Asia | Tuesday 1 December | Tuesday 8 December |
| South Pacific | Friday 4 December | Friday 11 December |
| Rest of the world | Tuesday 24 November | Friday 4 December |
Source: NZ
Post
Delivery outside major cities, including to and from rural or remote areas will take longer, particularly South Australia, Western
Australia, Northern Territories, Tasmania and North Queensland.
Delivery to and from rural locations within New Zealand may take up to an additional 3 working days. 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 2026, but may change due to unforeseen service impacts.
Our pōhutukawa trees are blooming! Summer is almost here! We are all looking forward to our Xmas break, catching up with friends and having a good time. Lazy days… Hammock time!
