Australia post international mail zones

Australia Post uses a zone-based system to calculate international postage rates. The zones are based on the distance between the sender's location and the destination country. Here are the Australia Post international mail zones:

Zone 1:

• Countries in this zone are considered to be close to Australia and have a shorter delivery time. These countries include:
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Fiji
  • Solomon Islands
  • Vanuatu
  • Tonga
  • Samoa
  • American Samoa
  • Cook Islands
  • Niue
  • Tokelau

Zone 2:

• Countries in this zone are considered to be moderately distant from Australia and have a slightly longer delivery time. These countries include:
  • Asia (except Japan and South Korea)
  • Pacific Islands (except those listed in Zone 1)
  • Southeast Asia (except Indonesia and Malaysia)
  • Middle East
  • Africa (except South Africa)

Zone 3:

• Countries in this zone are considered to be more distant from Australia and have a longer delivery time. These countries include:
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
  • Europe (except UK and Ireland)
  • North America (except USA and Canada)
  • Central America
  • South America
  • Caribbean Islands

Zone 4:

• Countries in this zone are considered to be the most distant from Australia and have the longest delivery time. These countries include:
  • USA
  • Canada
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • Europe (except Zone 3 countries)
  • North Africa
  • South America (except Zone 3 countries)
  • Central America (except Zone 3 countries)
  • Caribbean Islands (except Zone 3 countries)

Please note that these zones are subject to change, and Australia Post may adjust the zones or rates at any time. It's always best to check with Australia Post or their website for the most up-to-date information on international postage rates and zones.