Can you bring alcohol to Australia?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Alcohol

    allowed, within limits

    2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages duty-free per traveller aged 18 or over, regardless of where or how purchased; no concession for travellers under 18

    Exceeding the limit means duty/tax applies to all alcohol carried, not just the excess.

    Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

    Checked 2026-08-12 — Source: Australian Border Force — Duty free

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