sunchaser

Hi ABCDiamond,

Just a quick question... I thought we were not allowed to bring food into Australia?

ABCDiamond

Some foods you can, some you can't. Not sure which category Weetabix comes into.

mlbonner

My mum sent me some dried foods the other day, it was inspected through customs but got through fine. She also sent me some Thorntons, this wasnt opened at all. Apparently she sent them on the same day (she thought I might be homesick for them ) and the stuff that was opened took about 5 days longer to get here.

sunchaser

It's the Grape Nuts I'd be bringing!! That's what I'm gonna miss

dmf

I have bought Weetabix (the proper stuff!) from BiLo at Lutwyche - $6. I keep them for a special treat ! The kids aren't allowed them as they are happy to eat the aussie rubbish!!

Cheers, Dawn

Big Bird

He's not the only one. Came out to Aus 7 years ago and my husband saw weetbix Mmmmmm. Only used them for one breakfast then we went to feed the birds in the park.

Even the Ibis ran away!

ABCDiamond

Yep, Victoria Point BiLo has them too. $5.99 for a pack of 24
Quite pricey compared to Weet-Bix.

bondipom

You have to declare all food stuffs. Customs will decide if it is OK. Generally processed foods are OK.

Gryff

I GOT SOME.......hurrah.....the last 2 packets on the shelf...there must have been a rush for them!

Thank u everyone for all ur help...can't wait to get him home from school to show him...might even wrap them up as a belated birthday pressie!

I even got myself some Colmans Mint Sauce.....baby lambs here i come!

oh MrsDB the price was $24.99 for a small block of cheese....oh sadness....cheshire cheese is for treats only now!!!

Ceri

Tins are generally ok, meat is a no no. Dairy produce is also a no no. All fresh food such as veggies,fruit etc - no. Nuts- no

Not really sure about cereals and noodles. I thought you couldn't going by the leaflet they give you in the airport , but yet there are shops here which sell Brit cereals, and there's an online shop that sells pot noodles... not sure ( it's on the check list at customs site, below)

Crisps, choc are ok. I brought in tinned laverbread (seaweed)when I went home for a trip and that's ok too. So tinned veggies would be ok. Instant Curry sauce I also brought in ( Bisto tubs of it)


http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4553

( a list of food that you can and can't bring in.. all food needs to be checked)

mlbonner

I got couscous in the post (I know its a strange one ) and I didnt think this would have been allowed through, but it was okayed by quarantine.

jayr

Is that the Chip Shop Curry Sauce? I'd love a tub of that, think I'll put it on the Christmas List along with Paxo, Atora and naan bread

gedge

Couscous?

Where from? Was it a special brand? flavour?
Weird.

mlbonner

Flavour.

I was living with my parents whilst sorting out my visa before I came back out here. I think my mum is gradually going to send me all the food I left there (that she doesnt eat) over

Ceri

Yes I brought in about 6, or 8 tubs of it..lol

I'm on last tub of it .. so I'll have to try and get the rellies to send some over to me. It's a bit mild though,so I add a bit curry powder to it... yum