What Shipping Options Can I Offer with WooCommerce?
WooCommerce offers a flexible and powerful shipping system that lets you customise how your products are delivered. Whether you’re offering local delivery in Adelaide or sending orders across Australia, WooCommerce gives you full control over shipping methods, pricing, and rules.
Built-In WooCommerce Shipping Options
By default, WooCommerce allows you to configure:
- Flat Rate Shipping – Charge a set fee per item, order, or shipping class.
- Free Shipping – Offer free delivery based on order total, coupons, or product type.
- Local Pickup – Let customers collect their order from your business location.
These options can be assigned to specific zones, such as local suburbs, Australian states, or international regions.
Real-Time Shipping Integrations (Australia)
You can extend WooCommerce with plugins that provide real-time rates and tracking from major Australian couriers, including:
- Australia Post – Offers full rate calculation, parcel tracking, and label generation.
- Sendle – A reliable, carbon-neutral courier with live pricing and delivery updates.
- CouriersPlease – Popular for domestic shipping with volume discounts for regular senders. Save
- Fastway (Aramex) – A courier service offering region-based delivery solutions.
These integrations calculate rates automatically at checkout based on the customer’s location, order weight, and parcel size.
Custom Shipping Rules
With WooCommerce, you can:
- Set shipping rules by postcode, state, or country
- Apply pricing based on weight or item count
- Limit delivery areas or enable store pickup
- Offer free shipping thresholds or promotions
A7Designs can help you configure your store’s shipping options to suit your products, margins, and customer expectations — ensuring a smooth shopping experience. Contact us for help with your WordPress WooCommerce Ecommerce store.