Preparing for peak season? Australia Post’s Peak-Me-Up Van is back for its third year, serving free barista-made coffee to eCommerce businesses, retailers and fulfilment teams across Australia. Stop by for a well-earned break, practical peak season resources and tips to help your business navigate the busiest sales period of the year.
The Peak-Me-Up Van is a travelling coffee experience created by Australia Post to support businesses during peak season.
The van visits busy business locations throughout October and November, offering complimentary coffee and a chance for business owners and team members to take a short break during one of the busiest periods of the year.
For many businesses, peak season represents the biggest sales opportunity of the year.
However, increased demand can also bring challenges, including:
Planning ahead can help businesses reduce disruption and make the most of increased sales opportunities during the holiday shopping period.
The Peak-Me-Up Van isn’t just about caffeine.
It’s a chance for businesses to take a short break, grab a coffee and have a casual chat with Australia Post Account Managers about what’s top of mind ahead of peak season.
Visitors can talk through topics like:
Think of it as a quick pit stop before the sales rush begins.
Every peak season, thousands of Australian businesses work long hours to keep customers happy and orders moving.
From warehouse teams and fulfilment staff to customer service representatives and business owners, there’s a lot of work happening behind the scenes.
The Peak-Me-Up Van is a small way of recognising that effort and saying thank you to the people helping Australia’s eCommerce industry thrive.
“We know how much work businesses put into preparing for peak season,” says Australia Post General Manager, Enterprise Brand & Retail Marketing, Aimee Dixon.
The Peak-Me-Up Van will visit selected locations across:
Visit the schedule below to find your nearest stop and see when we’ll be in your area (times are AEDT).
Yes. All drinks served from the Peak-Me-Up Van are complimentary, thanks to our partners at Code Black Coffee.
The van is open to business owners, eCommerce retailers, warehouse teams and businesses preparing for peak season.
Visitors can enjoy complimentary coffee, subject to availability.
The van will be travelling throughout October and November.
The initiative is designed to support businesses during peak season and recognise the important role businesses play in Australia’s eCommerce economy.
See how the right planning, delivery options and checkout experience can help your business meet customer expectations when demand is high.
Journalist and writer
Alexandra Oke is a content manager specialising in eCommerce, customer experience and small business growth. She brings extensive experience writing for brands across Australia and the UK, translating research and industry insights into practical guidance. Her work supports Australian SMBs to strengthen operations across delivery, logistics and online performance, with clear, evidence-based content grounded in real-world business needs.
The Peak-Me-Up Van gives us an opportunity to connect with our customers, recognise their efforts and help them feel supported as they prepare for one of the busiest periods of the year.”
Aimee Dixon
Australia Post General Manager, Enterprise Brand & Retail Marketing