Description

Australia Post calculates real-time shipping at WooCommerce checkout by querying the official Australia Post API to return exact rates based on weight, dimensions, and destination postcode. The extension integrates domestic and international Australian postal services into your store, displaying options such as Regular, Express, Registered Post, and Express Courier International based on the address entered by the customer.

Main Features of Australia Post

  • Calculation via official API
    Queries the Australia Post service to return updated rates at checkout.
  • Supported domestic services
    Supports national options such as Regular Parcel, Express Post, and Registered Post for domestic shipments.
  • International shipping enabled
    Includes methods such as Express Courier International, Pack & Track, and Registered Post International.
  • Calculation by weight and dimensions
    Uses product weight, height, width, and length to price each shipping box.
  • Markup and handling configuration
    Allows adding a fixed or percentage handling fee on top of the amount returned by the API.

Benefits of Australia Post

  • Accurate shipping at checkout
    Reduces discrepancies between what is charged and what is actually paid to the postal service when shipping the order.
  • Less cart abandonment
    Shows actual delivery times and rates right on the payment screen, giving buyers predictability.
  • Simplified operation
    Eliminates manual shipping tables and constant updates whenever rates change.
  • International reach
    Enables sales outside Australia with automatic quotes for the postal service’s global services.

Who Is Australia Post For?

  • Those who sell physical products on WooCommerce and ship through the Australia Post branch network.
  • You who operate a store based in Australia and need to automatically quote domestic and international shipping.
  • Those who want to eliminate manual shipping spreadsheets and start using official rates in real time at checkout.

How to Download Australia Post

Australia Post is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate the extension. Then configure the method under WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping, choosing the zones and services you want to offer.

Aimed at those who sell in Australia and need reliable shipping quotes, Australia Post connects the WooCommerce checkout directly to the official source of rates, eliminating the work of maintaining static tables. The extension is especially useful for catalogs with wide variation in weight or international destinations, where every cent of difference impacts the order margin.

Frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce Australia Post GPL-licensed?

Yes. WooCommerce Australia Post is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WooCommerce Australia Post on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WooCommerce Australia Post on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WooCommerce Australia Post cost at Ultrapack?

WooCommerce Australia Post costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WooCommerce Australia Post include updates?

Yes. The current version of WooCommerce Australia Post is 2.8.9, published at Ultrapack on Sep 4, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WooCommerce Australia Post scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WooCommerce Australia Post goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin WooCommerce Australia Post?

Requires WordPress 7.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.