The race is on to get Christmas gifts under the tree by December 25.

Australia Post has just announced final mailing and cut-off dates to provide Australians with certainty to ensure their parcels, cards, and letters arrive in time for Christmas.

But these dates are based on parcel post between metro hubs, and Australia Post advised customers to allow extra time for regional and remote deliveries.

"Sending to and from Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, or regional and remote locations should allow a few extra days," Australia Post said.

If sent to an address in the same state, Australia Post recommends having all parcels in the mail before 2.30pm on December 22.

Parcels should be sent by 2.30pm on December 19 if their destination is in another Australian state or territo

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