For an Aussie enjoying a White Christmas in chilly UK, missing family and friends back home can be a little more pronounced this time of year. Maybe you’re the type to wish for sunny beaches at Christmas – like the kind you get to enjoy back in breezy Melbourne or Adelaide. Perhaps you are utterly grateful the scorching heat isn’t something to worry about in cosy ol’ England. Whatever preferences we may have for different climes, missing home is a common experience for us all.
When you’re in the mood to share in the warmth and closeness of the people you love most, but can’t be with them right away, choose to send them a Christmas gift hamper with a little message of joy. For over half a decade, Hampers Galore has stayed on top of packing and delivering the most loved Christmas Gifts in Australia. This year, you can get in on the fun and send them a Christmas Treat Box with their favourite things!
03 Christmas Hampers with the Season’s Happiest Tidings!
No more “Bah! Humbug!”. Enjoy these peppermint humbugs in our Christmas Pudding & Wine Hamper instead. Speaking of Christmas pudding, yes, we pack those well-loved Trentham Tucker Christmas puddings next to a mean bottle of Pepperjack Shiraz! Set that pudding ablaze and enjoy with the rest of these gorgeous treats!
This Essential Gourmet Christmas Hamper is all about our favourite Christmas foods. Family is everything in this joyful time, and enjoying delicious treats and a good chat with them can sometimes mean the world. With plenty Christmas sweets and savouries to share, this gift basket can last two people several days, or through one family’s tea time.
What’s Christmas without a bit of chill? A pack of cold ones with mates and snacks is a very glorious – very legitimate – Christmas. Enjoy one with our Beer Choice Christmas Hamper!
Why Hampers Galore works well from abroad
At Hampers Galore, we offer a wide selection of Christmas gift hampers — gourmet food boxes, chocolates, snacks, to more deluxe hampers with wine, beer or other treats. We also have vegan or gluten-free hamper options, which comes in handy if your recipients have dietary needs. Also, our Christmas/holiday hampers and gifting options are quite flexible, with special hampers or customisable ones (you can “build your own” hamper).
But most importantly, even if you are outside Australia, you can still place an order with us and have the hamper delivered to any valid Australian address. So being in the UK doesn’t prevent you from sending a meaningful, festive hamper to loved ones in Australia — that’s exactly what Hampers Galore welcomes.
Step-by-Step – How to order from the UK for delivery in Australia
Visit our Hampers Galore website and browse our Christmas holiday hampers (or build your own). Pick a hamper that suits your recipient’s tastes — maybe gourmet treats, sweets, or including wine. We also have a solid variety of Christmas bevvies you can choose from. Since there are gluten-free or vegan options, you can match any dietary preferences.
Fill in the delivery address — make sure it is in Australia (residential or business address). Make sure to include full details – street, unit/flat numbers, apartment towers, suburb/town, state, and postcode. We caution you that incomplete or incorrect addresses can cause delays or extra charges.
Add a personalised card/message — Hampers Galore gives you the option to include a greeting card or note, which is great for a Christmas gift. Many of our overseas buyers have used this to add nice personal touches for their family or friends.
Choose shipping type and delivery date –
- Standard delivery costs AUD 14.95, but FREE on orders over AUD 150. Your hamper will leave our warehouse within 1–2 business days.
- For quicker delivery (if you want it to arrive as close as possible to Christmas), you can pick Express Delivery at AUD 17.95. That option speeds up dispatch (if ordered on a business day before 2PM AEST.
- If the recipient lives in a in or around the Melbourne metro area, we offer same-day delivery — if ordered before 10 AM AEST.
- For best chance of arrival before Christmas, aim to order early — couriers and freight become very busy around holidays, which can cause delays.
Complete payment during checkout — even from overseas, you should be able to pay online (credit card or other accepted methods). Our store accepts orders from anywhere in the world, as long as delivery address is in Australia.
Get your tracking details and follow up — once your hamper ships, you should receive tracking info to your email, so you and your recipient can keep tabs on delivery progress.
What to consider & a few tips before pressing “Order”
Check local date + time
Australia’s time zone is AEST depending on daylight saving. If you’re ordering from the UK, double-check the time difference so you don’t accidentally miss the 2PM cut-off for same-day dispatch.
Plan ahead for Christmas rush
Around mid-December couriers are already swamped. It’s wise to order well before Christmas if you want the gift to arrive on time. Many of our happy customers sometimes order as early as November!
Accurate address is key
A mistake in the address can lead to redelivery costs or even the hamper getting lost. Be thorough — include building numbers, flat/unit numbers, correct suburb and postcode, state, and anything else (e.g. business name, and ward/department if it’s a hospital address).
Alcohol restrictions
If your hamper includes wine, beer or other alcohol, check that the recipient is over 18 and that the courier can deliver alcohol to their area — some remote/rural regions might have restrictions (though Hampers Galore delivers Australia-wide via couriers).
Don't wait until last minute
Especially around Christmas, services get busy. For peace of mind, order a bit ahead — perhaps early December or even late November.
Sample Timeline — UK Order for December Christmas Gift
| Date (UK) | Action | Result (Australia) |
|---|---|---|
| Early December | Choose hamper, fill recipient address, add card, pay online | Order confirmed + acknowledgement |
| Within 24 hrs (if a business day) | Hampers Galore dispatches hamper (if ordered before cut-off) | Courier picks up, shipping begins |
| 1–2 business days later | Parcel in transit | Tracking number emailed to you & recipient |
| 2–5 business days later | Gift arrives at recipient’s door (or safe drop / PO-box) | Family receives hamper — perfect for mid-December / pre-Christmas |
If you want a firm Christmas delivery, aim for dispatch by early–mid December so couriers aren’t rushed. This is something even our best efforts have a hard time getting around.
Sending a Christmas hamper from the UK to Australia via Hampers Galore is a clever, stress-free Christmas gift idea. Our website accepts international orders, and as long as you supply a full Australian address and pick a reliable shipping option, you can make your loved ones’ day. Adding a personal message helps the gift feel thoughtful and close — even from halfway across the world.
