Sending a Postcard from Australia: Postage, Duration & Stamps
"G'day mate!" Australia is the ultimate dream destination. Whether on a Work & Travel trip along the East Coast, diving at the Great Barrier Reef, or on a road trip through the Red Centre – the experiences in Down Under are unforgettable.
But anyone who wants to send a sign of life to family or friends over 16,000 kilometers away needs one thing above all: patience. The "Australia Post" is well-organized, but the journey halfway around the globe takes time. In addition, international postage costs have risen significantly in recent years. In this guide, we clarify what the current postage is, where you can find the distinctive red mailboxes, and how you can get your greetings from the beach to the living room at home often weeks faster.
Last updated: April 2026
The Postal System in Down Under
The red boxes of the Australia Post
16,000 kilometers as the crow flies
The Newsagencies
Phrasebook: Aussie Slang at the Post Office
🇦🇺G'day! / How ya goin'?
🗣️G-day! / How ya go-in?
🇦🇺I need a stamp to Europe, please.
🗣️I need a stamp to Eu-rope, please.
🇦🇺Where is the nearest red post box?
🗣️Where is the near-est red post box?
🇦🇺No worries!
🗣️No wor-ries!
🇦🇺Cheers, mate!
🗣️Cheers, mate!
How much is the postage from Australia to Europe?
Local Facts (Australia Post)
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„G'day from Down Under! The kangaroos are cute, the spiders luckily small so far, and the Vegemite still takes getting used to. I'm doing fantastic!“
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Dein Text mitFrequently Asked Questions about Postcards from Down Under
How long does a postcard from Australia to Europe take?
For international mail (Standard Air Mail) from Australia Post, you should expect 15 to 25 business days. If the card comes from the Outback or smaller towns, it can easily take up to 4 weeks to land in Europe.
Why is my postcard from Australia not arriving?
The journey from "Down Under" is literally halfway around the world. Standard airmail often takes 15-25 business days. During peak times (e.g. Christmas) or with address errors, it can unfortunately take even longer.
How much is a stamp from Australia to Europe?
The international postage (Rest of the World) is quite expensive with Australia Post. Currently, a stamp for a postcard costs about $3.00 to $3.50 Australian Dollars (about 1.80 € to 2.10 €).
Where can I buy stamps in Australia?
The best place to buy stamps is directly at the branches of "Australia Post" (often abbreviated as AusPost). Sometimes well-stocked newsagencies or souvenir shops also have them in stock.
Red or Yellow: Which mailbox do I have to use?
Australia Post has two colors for mailboxes. The red boxes are for regular mail (including international airmail). The yellow boxes are exclusively for Express Post. So always drop your international postcard in the red box!
Where can I find free photos of kangaroos or the Outback for my Australia greetings?
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