Shipping policy
We ship Hills Hats throughout New Zealand and worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your delivery address and the items in your order.
Orders are generally dispatched within 1–3 business days, Monday to Friday. Made-to-order, custom and personalised hats may require additional time. We’ll provide an estimated timeframe and keep you updated throughout the process.
New Zealand Shipping
Most New Zealand orders are sent via courier, with PO Box deliveries sent through NZ Post. Once your order has been dispatched, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
A signature may be required on delivery, so where possible we recommend using an address where someone will be available to receive your order.
| Delivery Area | Estimated Delivery | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | Next working day | $8.00 |
| North Island | 1–2 working days | $12.00 |
| South Island | 2–3 working days | $12.00 |
| Rural North Island | 3–5 working days | $12.00 |
| Rural South Island | 3–6 working days | $12.00 |
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $200+ WITHIN NEW ZEALAND
Delivery timeframes are estimates only and may vary depending on your location, courier volumes and circumstances outside our control. Rural deliveries may take additional time.
If you need your order urgently, please contact us before placing your order and we'll do our best to help.
International Shipping
We ship worldwide via NZ Post International Courier. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your destination and order.
Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive tracking information. A signature may be required on delivery depending on the destination.
International delivery timeframes can vary considerably between countries. For current information about international delivery delays, please refer to NZ Post's International Delivery Updates.
| Destination | Estimated delivery | Service | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2–6 working days | International Courier | $45 NZD |
| Tracked Economy* | $25 NZD | ||
| Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu | 5–7 working days | Economy — no tracking | $60 NZD |
| Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam | 6–10 working days | International Courier | $70 NZD |
| Tracked Economy* | $40 NZD | ||
| Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK | 5–7 working days | International Courier | $90 NZD |
| Tracked Economy* | $40 NZD | ||
| USA | 5–7 working days | International Courier | $110 NZD |
| Tracked Economy* | $55 NZD | ||
| Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Christmas Island, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Greenland, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zimbabwe | 6–10 working days | Economy — no tracking | $65 NZD |
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to customs duties, import taxes or other charges imposed by the destination country. These costs are the responsibility of the recipient and are not included in your Hills Hats shipping charge.
Hills Hats is not responsible for customs clearance or delays caused by customs authorities. We recommend checking with your local customs authority before placing an international order if you are unsure what charges may apply.
Split Orders
If an item in your order is temporarily unavailable, we'll contact you to discuss the available options. Depending on the circumstances, this may include waiting for the complete order, arranging a separate shipment at an additional cost, or cancelling the unavailable item.