Australia Post Parcel Tracking

Introduction to Australia Post Tracking

Australia Post (AusPost) is Australia’s government-owned postal service. It provides tracking so you can follow your shipment’s progress and have peace of mind about delivery. Whether you’re sending a parcel within Australia or receiving one from overseas, the tracking system lets you monitor its status every step of the way.

How to Track an Australia Post Parcel

Tracking your Australia Post parcel is simple – follow these basic steps:

1. Find your AusPost tracking number: Locate the tracking number on your receipt, shipment email, or the parcel’s shipping label. It’s a unique code assigned to your package.
2. Enter the tracking number: Input this number into the tracking tool. You can use the Australia Post online tracking page or enter it in the Track.Global search bar to trace your parcel’s journey.
3. View delivery status updates: Hit the Track button to see the latest status. You’ll be able to see updates like when the parcel was dispatched, if it’s in transit, out for delivery, or delivered. Australia Post statuses include messages such as “Despatched”, “In transit”, “Awaiting collection”, and “Delivered”.

Track.Global provides the added convenience of tracking multiple parcels (from Australia Post and other couriers) in one place. You can even sign up for email notifications on Track.Global to get updates whenever your parcel’s status changes.

Australia Post Tracking Number Format

Australia Post tracking numbers are typically 13 characters long, combining letters and digits. Most often, an Australia Post tracking number starts with two letters, followed by nine numbers, and ends with “AU”. For example, EE999999999AU is a valid format. You’ll find this number on your shipping receipt or in the confirmation email from the sender. Enter it exactly as given (letters and numbers) to avoid any errors in tracking.

Domestic and International Australia Post Tracking

Australia Post offers tracking for both shipments within Australia and parcels sent overseas. When sending internationally, Australia Post works with postal partners in over 220 countries. This means your tracking number will often continue to work in the destination country’s postal system.

With Australia Post’s global tracking, you can follow an item all the way to its destination. For example, a parcel sent from Australia to the United States will be handed over to USPS for final delivery, and you can continue to track it using the same number on the USPS tracking system. Likewise, a package coming from China might be initially handled by China Post and then updated by Australia Post once it arrives. In both cases, Track.Global consolidates all tracking information – enter your tracking code once and see updates from dispatch to delivery in one place.

International tracking statuses will show when your item clears customs, is in transit to the destination, or awaiting collection in Australia. Australia Post’s tracking system is integrated globally, so you typically don’t need to do anything extra to track an inbound or outbound international parcel beyond using your tracking number.

Express Post and Other AusPost Services

Australia Post provides a range of shipping services, all with tracking. Express Post is a fast domestic option that offers next-business-day delivery in major areas and comes with a tracking number. Express Post tracking updates will show when the parcel is dispatched, in transit, and delivered, so you know it’s arriving on time.

Other options like Registered Post and standard Parcel Post also include tracking. Essentially, any Australia Post service with an article ID or consignment number can be tracked. AusPost also provides a mobile app and MyPost online account for added convenience (such as notifications and saved numbers), but you don’t need an account – you can track any parcel using just its tracking number on the website or via Track.Global.

Tips for Successful Tracking

Here are some tips and best practices to ensure you get the most out of Australia Post tracking:

• Double-check the tracking number: If a tracking result isn’t found, verify that the number was entered correctly. Australia Post tracking numbers never contain letters “O” or “I” (they use zeros and ones), which helps avoid confusion.
• Give it time for updates: Tracking events aren’t always instant. If your Australia Post tracking isn’t updating, wait 24 hours for an update. During busy periods or customs processing, status updates might be delayed.
• Understand common statuses: Australia Post uses status labels like “Processing”, “In Transit”, “On Board for Delivery”, and “Delivered”. An update such as “It’s on its way” generally means your parcel is in transit. If a status seems unclear, you can check Australia Post’s official tracking status definitions for clarification.