Packaging materials
Australia Post offers a range of packaging products and accessories to suit your needs.
Mailing boxes
Mailing boxes can be used for irregular shaped or multiple items. A box will provide your contents with more protection than a standard satchel. At Australia Post, you'll find boxes of different sizes suitable for various items and purposes.
| Box description | Box dimensions (LxWxH) | Price per box |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing box, Bx1 | 220 x 160 x 77mm | $1.70 |
| Video/DVD, Bx6 | 220 x 145 x 35mm | $1.55 |
| Mailing box, Bx2 | 310 x 225 x 102mm | $2.25 |
| Mailing box, Bx3 | 400 x 200 x 180mm | $2.60 |
| Mailing box, Bx4 | 430 x 305 x 140mm | $3.00 |
| Mailing box, Bx5 | 405 x 300 x 255mm | $4.15 |
There is a selection of decorative mailing boxes of various designs that can be used for birthdays, children's gifts or seasonal celebrations such as Christmas. See in-store for available character bag and box designs.
Padded bags
Padded bags are lined with bubble wrap to provide increased protection for fragile items such as china or glass products. If you are sending a gift, our gift and character bags are a great alternative.
| Padded bag description | Bag dimensions (WxL) | Price per bag |
|---|---|---|
| Padded bag, Pb1 | 127 x 178mm | $1.00 |
| Padded bag, Pb2 | 151 x 229mm | $1.10 |
| Padded bag, Pb3 | 215 x 280mm | $1.30 |
| Recycled, Pb8 | 245 x 335mm | $1.40 |
| Padded bag, Pb4 | 266 x 381mm | $1.65 |
| Padded bag, Pb5 | 361 x 483mm | $2.00 |
| Padded bag, Pb6 (3 pack) | 215 x 280mm | $3.45 |
| Padded bag, Pb7 (3 pack) | 266 x 381mm | $4.50 |
Tough bags and Tough boxes
Tough bags are made from lightweight durable material, ideal for sending items such as clothing and books. They are also lined with bubble wrap which will help to protect fragile or delicate items.
Sending books or photos? Tough boxes are the perfect solution for these items and expand to a maximum depth of 65mm.
| Bag description | Bag dimensions (WxLxH) | Price per bag |
|---|---|---|
| Tough bag, Tb1 | 216 x 275mm | $1.05 |
| Tough bag, Tb2 | 241 x 338mm | $1.15 |
| Tough bag, Tb3 | 266 x 376mm | $1.25 |
| Tough bag, Tb4 | 304 x 435mm | $1.40 |
| Expandable tough bag, Tb5 | 370 x 405mm with 75mm gusset | $1.55 |
| Expandable tough bag, Tb6 | 670 x 405mm with 115mm gusset | $1.90 |
| Expandable tough box, Bx8 | 363 x 212 x 65mm | $2.30 |
Special purpose packaging
Mailing tubes can be used for items such as documentation, artwork and plans. Special purpose packaging also includes wine boxes for mailing bottles of wine and CD mailers.
| Description | Dimensions (WxLxH) | Price per item |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing tube, Tu1 | 60 diam. x 420 long | $2.10 |
| Mailing tube, Tu2 | 60 diam. x 660 long | $2.50 |
| Mailing tube, Tu3 | 90 diam. x 850 long (heavy duty) | $4.50 |
| Mailer (CDs & Photos), Bx9 | 150 x 200mm | $1.10 |
| Mailer (CDs/DVDs), Bx12 | 123 x 234mm | $1.25 |
| Mailer (CD), Bx7 | 145 x 127 x 10mm | $1.45 |
| Wine box single, Bx10 | 132 x 105 x 395mm | $3.55 |
| Wine box Twin, Bx11 | 240 x 105 x 395mm | $5.35 |
Packaging accessories
To help you protect and seal your items for mailing, use packaging tape, bubble wrap and bubble liners.
| Description | Dimensions (WxL) | Price per item |
|---|---|---|
| Tape dispenser low noise, Ta5 | 48mm x 50m (Tape) Includes 2 rolls of clear tape |
$21.95 |
| Tape dispenser single use, Ta4 | 48 x 20m Includes 1 roll of clear tape |
$2.45 |
| Packaging tape clear, Ta1 | 48mm wide x 50m long | $3.50 |
| Packaging tape brown, Ta2 | 48mm wide x 50m long | $3.50 |
| Economy Packaging Tape, Ta3 | 48 x 50m Includes 6 rolls of clear tape |
$15.95 |
| Satchel liner, Bw6 | 200x 340mm | $0.95 |
| Satchel liner, Bw7 | 285mm x 390m | $1.15 |
| Bubble wrap 3M, Bw1 | 300mm wide x 3m long | $2.95 |
| Bubble wrap 10M, Bw2 | 300mm wide x 10m long | $6.75 |
| Bubble wrap 10M, Bw3 | 700mm wide x 10m long | $13.75 |
| Bubble wrap 25M, Bw4 | 280mm wide x 25m long | $14.95 |
| Bubble wrap 50M, Bw5 | 280mm wide x 50m long | $24.95 |
| Invoice enclosed envelope, Ta6 (100 pack) | 115 x 150mm | $4.99 |
Need help?
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact us.
- Discounts for bulk purchases are available on application.
- Dimensions for padded bags, tough bags, mailing boxes and expandable tough bags are internal dimensions, and may vary by plus or minus 5mm.
- Some mailing boxes are charged by cubic weight. Cubic weight is calculated by the external dimensions of the mailing box and is the minimum deemed weight used for determining postal charges.
- Not all sizes available in all outlets.