Shipping policy
Shipping within Australia
All orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse. We ship Australia-wide via Australia Post.
Shipping options & estimated delivery
| Service | Cost | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Post | $9.80 flat | 3–7 business days (metro), 5–10 business days (regional) |
| Express Post | $14.80 flat | 1–3 business days (Australia Post Express network) |
| Local pickup | FREE | Available from Box Hill South, VIC — contact us before ordering |
Same-day dispatch
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST, Monday–Friday are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends or public holidays are dispatched the next business day.
Book Week 2026 — order cutoff dates
Australian Book Week 2026 runs 16–22 August 2026. To guarantee your costume arrives in time:
- Express Post: order by 5:00 PM AEST, Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Standard Post (metro): order by 5:00 PM AEST, Friday 7 August 2026
- Standard Post (regional/remote): order by 5:00 PM AEST, Tuesday 4 August 2026
We cannot guarantee Australia Post delivery times during peak periods. If you’re cutting it close, choose Express Post.
Tracking
Every order ships with tracking. You’ll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order is dispatched.
Lost or delayed parcels
If your tracking has not updated for more than 5 business days, contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au and we will lodge an investigation with Australia Post.
International shipping
We currently ship within Australia only.
Contact
Kids Book Week Costumes
ABN 70 682 690 857
Email: sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au