Popular Gifts to Send to Mauritius
Living in Australia and want to send a gift home to Mauritius? You don't need to post a parcel, fill in customs declarations or pay international courier fees. DodoMarket is based on the island - we prepare your gift locally and hand-deliver it, often the same day. From gourmet hampers and fresh flowers to cakes and chocolates, you choose online from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney and we handle everything in Mauritius. No customs, no delays, no stress - just a happy face on the other side.
Send a Gift from Australia in 3 Simple Steps
① Choose a Gift from Australia
Browse hampers, flowers, cakes and chocolates. Filter by occasion, budget or who you're spoiling back home.
② Add the Mauritius Address
Enter your loved one's name, mobile and island address, plus your personal message. Pay securely with your Australian card.
③ We Deliver Locally, Same-Day
Our Mauritius team prepares and hand-delivers your gift - Port Louis to Grand Baie - and sends you a photo.
Diwali, Eid, a birthday, or just because...
Make Someone's Day in Mauritius
From Port Louis to Grand Baie, Curepipe to Flic-en-Flac - we deliver joy across the entire island while you're in Australia.
Sending Gifts to Mauritius from Australia: Common Questions
Because we're based in Mauritius, there's no international shipping involved. Australia is ahead of the island, so an order placed by your afternoon still beats our 11:30am Mauritius cut-off - many gifts arrive the same day. Otherwise it's next-day or your chosen date.
No - and that's exactly why this works. A parcel sent from Australia almost always gets taxed: Mauritius charges import duty on parcels from abroad, and the gift's value plus shipping is almost always enough to trigger it. Because we prepare and deliver everything locally in Mauritius, there's no parcel, no customs and no surprise fees for your recipient - ever.
Yes. You order and pay online with your Australian card or bank. Prices are shown in Mauritian rupees (Rs) and your card handles the currency conversion - most gift hampers work out around A$50-A$100. There's no separate AUD checkout, account or app needed.
Mauritius is GMT+4. Australia is ahead - about 6-7 hours in Sydney and Melbourne, about 4 hours in Perth. That works in your favour: our 11:30am Mauritius cut-off is early evening for you, so order by your afternoon for same-day delivery.
Yes - we hand-deliver anywhere in Mauritius. Every town and village, from Port Louis and Curepipe to Grand Baie, Flic-en-Flac, Mahébourg and beyond. Just add the recipient's mobile number and our team confirms access if it's ever needed.
Almost always, yes. Postage and courier fees from Australia to Mauritius are high and slow - and the import duty on top can rival the gift itself. With DodoMarket there's no shipping and no customs, so your full budget goes into the gift and it arrives in a day or two, not weeks.
What Australian Mauritians Send For
Festivals & Holidays
The island celebrates them all - and so does the Australian Mauritian community:
Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Chinese New Year. Send sweets, hampers and flowers to mark the day, wherever you are.
Family Milestones
Be there for the big moments from afar:
Birthdays, anniversaries, a new baby, exam results, Mother's & Father's Day. A surprise gift says "I'm thinking of you" better than a call.
Just Because
No occasion needed:
Thinking of you, get well, sympathy, or simply missing home. Sometimes the best gifts are the unexpected ones.
Helpful Information
Delivery Across Mauritius
We hand-deliver anywhere in Mauritius - every town and village.
Include a local mobile number - our drivers call or WhatsApp the recipient if needed.
Full address details:
- House/building name
- Street or lane
- Apartment/office number
- Village or area name
Want the full picture? Read our complete guide to sending gift baskets to Mauritius from abroad.
Timing from Australia
A few things worth knowing:
- Time difference - Mauritius is GMT+4; Australia is ahead (about 6-7 hours in Sydney/Melbourne, about 4 hours in Perth)
- Same-day cut-off - 11:30am Mauritius time (early evening in eastern Australia; order by your afternoon)
- Fresh flowers & cakes - best ordered a day ahead
- Festivals - Diwali, Eid and Christmas are busy; order early
Sending from Another Country?
We help the Mauritian diaspora send gifts home from around the world:
Send gifts to Mauritius from the UK · from Canada · from the USA · from France · from Réunion · from the UAE · from South Africa
Not sure about customs? See our customs & delivery to Mauritius guide, or start at our main send gifts to Mauritius page.
Ready to Send a Gift Home?
Gift Hampers
Gourmet baskets, chocolates, fruits and premium treats delivered across Mauritius.
All Gifts
Flowers, cakes, personalised gifts and more - explore everything we deliver in Mauritius.
Corporate Gifting
Bulk orders, branded packaging, employee rewards - tailored for your business needs.