International Phone Number: 61 2 4256 9900

What are our hours of business?

Baskets Because operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Contact us at this time by telephone 1300 557309 or 02 4256 9900.
Of course we can accept orders via the internet and fax 24/7.

Fruit & Flowers

Deliveries of fruit baskets, flower arrangements outside of the Illawarra are sent via a relay network. Pictures on our site are a guide only and actual content may vary.Top

Baskets Because Delivery Policy

We deliver locally within the Illawarra region Monday to Friday and on Weekends for special occasions such as Mother's Day & Father's Day. Deliveries outside of the Illawarra are handled by Couriers Please & Fastway Couriers and they ONLY deliver Monday to Friday. Be sure to check the delivery time frame details carefully and contact us if you are unsure.

Flower deliveries every day except Sunday & public holidays to most towns & cities in Australia.

Baskets Because delivers to anywhere within Australia (as long as it has a postcode!) We can also deliver floral arrangements overseas. We can also provide gift baskets to most overseas destinations utilising our links with international Gift Basket retailers.

Baskets Because gives you the option of choosing to pick up or have us courier your gift basket, gift hamper or floral arrangement to its destination.

The following time frames should be used as a guide only. These time frames are provided by Fastway Couriers and are estimated delivery time frames only.

Orders of 2 or more hampers to the one destination may incur additional freight charges. Kerrie will contact you if additional freight charges are to be applied.

Same day delivery for orders placed before 12pm.

Next day delivery to Sydney Metro if order placed before 5pm.
Newcastle 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Port Macquarie 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Coffs Harbour 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Grafton 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Tweed Heads 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Katoomba 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Orange 3-5 working days from date order placed.
Wagga Wagga 3-6 working days from date order placed.
Griffith 3-6 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 2 working days from date order placed.
Toowoomba 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Bundaberg 2 working days from date order placed.
Townsville 3-7 working days from date order placed.
Rockhampton 2 working days from date order placed.
Mackay 2-3 working days from date order placed.
Proserpine 2-3 working days from date order placed.
Mt. Isa 2-4 working days from date order placed.
Cooktown 2-5 working days from date order placed.
Cairns 3 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 2 working days from date order placed.
Geelong 3 working days from date order placed.
Warrnambool 3-4 working days from date order placed.
Horsham 2-4 working days from date order placed.
Bendigo 2-3 working days from date order placed.
Wangaratta 3-6 working days from date order placed.
Sale 3-4 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 5-6 working days from date order placed.
Port Arthur 6-7 working days from date order placed.
Swansea 6-7 working days from date order placed.
Devonport 5-6 working days from date order placed.
Launceston 5-6 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Mount Gambier 2-3 working days from date order placed.
Port Pirie 2-4 working days from date order placed.
Port Augusta 2-4 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 5 working days from date order placed.
Esperance 6-7 working days from date order placed.
Albany 6-7 working days from date order placed.
Bunbury 5-6 working days from date order placed.
Geraldton 6-7 working days from date order placed.
Karratha 7-8 working days from date order placed.

Please allow 9-10 working days from date order placed.
Alice Springs9-10 working days from dare order placed.

Please allow 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Belconnen 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Fraser 1-2 working days from date order placed.
Queanbeyan 1-2 working days from date order placed.

For additional details contact us

How do I order?

Order securely on line (your credit card details are encoded enabling safe real time e-commerce transactions)

Email us with your order basketsbecause@bigpond.com

Download an order form from the link below and fax your order to us on 02 4256 9911 or

Phone us with your order on 1300 557309 or 02 4256 9900
download order form

What if I need to send a gift to multiple destinations?

You simply need to process them as individual orders. If you have multiple orders to one destination you can process that as one order.

Orders of 2 or more hampers to the one destination may incur additional freight charges. Kerrie will contact you if additional freight charges are to be applied.

Alternatively you can download our order form and fax the details to us or simply give Kerrie & the team a call and place your order over the phone. 

What are my payment options?

All prices are in Australian Dollars AUD and are inclusive of GST

A small shipping / delivery charge will apply to all orders (on line and in any other format) unless you are collecting from Basket Because premises in Albion Park Rail.

We accept the following credit cards Visa, MasterCard & AMEX

Direct Debit into our bank account can be easily arranged please contact us on
1300 557309 to request bank details.

Company cheques can be arranged on a 7 day account please contact Kerrie to discuss arrangements 1300 557309

We accept EFTPOS if paying on the premises

Baskets Because requires payment upon ordering for large orders and may require a deposit for Christmas orders.

Once we have received an order you will be sent an email confirming the order and your order number. Anytime you have further questions you can email us and quote your order number for a prompt response.

Baskets Because replacement policy

If for reasons beyond our control particular items are not available as pictured on the website, Baskets Because will automatically replace with another item of equal value and quality.

What if I need to cancel an order?

For all orders placed on our website we incur bank fees and gateway provider fees. Therefore, we must pass some of this fee onto you should you choose to cancel an order.

For this purpose we will impose a small fee of 5% of the total of the order.

Therefore, if you choose to cancel an order and request a refund we will deduct the 5% from the order total and refund the balance to your credit card.

You will need to contact us and provide your credit card number along with the name on the card and expiry date. We require this information from you as we do not receive any of your credit card details when an order is placed.

Once an order has been sent we can no longer provide a refund. If you have failed to check delivery time frames or simply change your mind then you must wear the cost. 

Baskets Because privacy policy

At Baskets Because we are committed to maintaining your privacy and can reassure you we do not sell or share our customers personal details with any other companies. We may from time to time use the information to contact you regarding new product ranges or specials we are running.

All online ordering on the Baskets Because website is undertaken in a secure online environment

At Baskets Because we have gone to great lengths to ensure our payment process is totally secure for all our customers to use. We have a world class payment process in place, with the highest level of security available (128bit encryption). Details regarding your order and delivery are sent to us and all payment details are sent via the Commonwealth Banks secure online payment gateway. At no stage do we have access to your credit card details.

If you still do not feel comfortable ordering online you are welcome to download our order form and mail us your order with your payment enclosed.

Or give us a call and we will take all necessary details over the phone.
Or email us at basketsbecause@bigpond.com and we will call you to confirm payment arrangements 

Baskets Because return policy

Baskets Because does not accept responsibility for a gift once it has left our premises, however, if a gift arrives excessively damaged or a product is faulty, Baskets Because will assess the situation for replacement based on the circumstances.

Baskets Because takes every care to ensure that your gift arrives at its destination on time and in pristine condition. Reputable couriers are employed to deliver your gifts. However we cannot guarantee unforeseen situations such as damage or theft, or late delivery of your gift.

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Pricing Options

Standard Option

The designs illustrated in this site represent the standard or base value. When you choose the Deluxe or Platinum value size, your gift will be increased in size, content or container value, compared with the illustrated gift basket, hamper or flower arrangements.

DELUXE Price Upgrade

Deluxe Price upgrade allows us to add more items or use items of higher value. We may also upgrade the container, add nicer bows or gift wraps, and in some cases upgrade all of the above. This simply means we are adding an additional $20 value to your gift basket, hamper or flower arrangement.

PLATINUM Price Upgrade

Platinum Price upgrade allows us to add more items or use items of higher value. We may also upgrade the container, add nicer bows or gift wraps, and in some cases upgrade all of the above. This simply means we are adding an additional $40 value to your gift basket, hamper or flower arrangement.