Shipping During the Christmas Period: What Our Customers Need to Know
As the holiday season approaches, we know that timely deliveries are crucial for making Christmas memorable. At Tactical Edge Hobbies , we are committed to ensuring that your gifts arrive on time. To help you plan ahead, here’s everything you need to know about shipping during the Christmas period.
1. Order Deadlines
To ensure your order reaches you by Christmas, we recommend placing orders well in advance. Please check our shipping deadlines for the holiday season. These are typically earlier than usual, especially remote areas of Australia or outside of Metro locations.
Parcel Post
The dates provided below are for Parcel Post items being sent to/from metro locations and collected by one of our trucks or vans and taken directly to our processing facility. For Parcel Post items being sent outside a metro area or being lodged over the counter, please allow additional time.
| Sending from |
To NSW* |
To ACT |
To VIC* |
To QLD* |
To SA |
To WA |
To TAS |
To NT |
| NSW* |
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
| ACT |
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
| VIC* |
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
| QLD* |
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
17/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
13/12/24
|
| SA |
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
13/12/24
|
| WA |
18/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
17/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
13/12/24
|
| TAS |
19/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
18/12/24
|
19/12/24
|
17/12/24
|
20/12/24
|
13/12/24
|
| NT |
16/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
13/12/24
|
16/12/24
|
Express Post
The dates provided below are for Express Post items being sent to/from metro locations. For Express Post items being sent outside a metro area, please allow additional time.
Sending to/from metro only Cut-off date
All other States* 23 December 2024
NT, TAS and WA 20 December 2024
For more information - see the Australia Post website for more information.
https://auspost.com.au/sending/christmas-sending-dates
2. Shipping Delays
While we do everything we can to process orders quickly, the holiday rush may cause occasional delays. Shipping carriers often experience increased postage volume. We suggest tracking your orders and allowing extra time for delivery.
3. Shipping Options
We offer a variety of shipping options to suit your needs, from standard to expedited shipping. For those who want their gifts under the tree by Christmas Day, we offer express shipping options—just be sure to place your order early to ensure availability.
4. Customer Support
Our customer support team is here to help with any shipping-related questions you may have. Whether it’s checking the status of your order or helping with any last-minute requests, we’re just a phone call or email away. We will try out hardest to ensure your orders get to you by Christmas.
Get Ahead of the Holiday Rush
Make this holiday season stress-free by ordering early. Plan ahead, check shipping deadlines, and don’t forget to take advantage of express postage! We’re excited to be part of your holiday celebrations and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
