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Book Hero Christmas Delivery

Book Hero holds over 80,000 amazing books and puzzles in-stock in our Auckland warehouse, which can all be delivered overnight (Monday to Friday) anywhere in New Zealand.

For this reason, Book Hero is your trusted online bookstore for gifting this Christmas and you can shop with us right up until 23 December.

How Do I Know Which Books Are In-Stock?

Look for this badge on eligible products:
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Will Other Books Arrive In Time for Christmas?

In most instances, it’s now too late for suppliers based in Australia and further afield to guarantee delivery for Christmas.

Look for these badges on products not currently held in-stock for an estimated delivery timeframe:

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Our Priority: Delivering On Time

At Book Hero, delivering your books on time is our number one priority β€” and we’re building a store we’d shop at ourselves.

But don’t just take our word for it β€” check out some recent reviews from our customers:

Christmas FAQ's

What's the last day for Christmas delivery?

In-stock books and puzzles can be ordered right up until 23 December for delivery anywhere in New Zealand by Christmas.Β  Look for the green in-stock label on eligible products - there are over 80,000 to choose from!

Will my order arrive before Christmas?

Orders for in-stock products are delivered overnight anywhere in New Zealand and will arrive before Christmas if ordered on or before 23 December.

Orders for out of stock products take longer to arrive and the estimated dispatch date is shown on the product page and in confirmation emails sent to your email address. You will receive an email with a tracking link when your order ships.

What happens if my order doesn't arrive time?

If your order doesn't arrive in time and it was intended as a gift, we will accept this back as a return and issue you with a full refund.

If you wish to return a book that intended as a Christmas Gift you must contact us before 16 January.

Can I return books if the recipient already has it?

If your gift was not appreciated(!) by the recipient, we will accept this back as a return and issue you with a full refund.

If you wish to return a book that intended as a Christmas Gift you must contact us before 16 January.

Do you offer Gift Wrap?

Yes! Select the "Send as Gift" option on any product page. For $5.95 we'll gift wrap your gift and include a hand-written personalised gift card. You can select to have your gift sent to yourself or direct to your loved one.

Can I ship directly to someone else?

Yes! Just enter the recipients delivery address in the Checkout and we'll send your order directly to them. We do not include any packing slip, invoice or display the price in any way.

Will prices be shown on the packing slip?

No! We don't show any pricing information inside packages.

Do you sell digital gift cards?

You can order Book Hero gift cards in $25, $50 and $100. Gift cards can be emailed directly to the recipient or printed and given as a physical gift. Gift cards expire 3 years from the date of issue.

Do you have any recommendations for last-minute gifts?

We sure do! Check out our Christmas Gift Guide or our Kids Gift Guide for a great selection of gift ideas.