How many cut flowers and wreaths can I bring into Australia?

Australia allows cut flowers and wreaths to be brought in, but it has to be declared once it reaches 6 bouquets. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Australia customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Australia customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths in Australia?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for cut flowers and wreaths?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship cut flowers and wreaths to Australia instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for cut flowers and wreaths apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Importing cut flowers and foliage. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must declare all flowers and foliage on your incoming passenger card.”

How does Australia compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Australia is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Cut flowers and wreaths can I bring into Australia?

Declare

You can bring Cut flowers and wreaths into Australia, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit 6 bouquet

What you need to know

6 bouquet
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Importing cut flowers and foliage Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Questions about Cut flowers and wreaths in Australia

How many cut flowers and wreaths can I bring into Australia?: Australia allows cut flowers and wreaths to be brought in, but it has to be declared once it reaches 6 bouquets. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Australia customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Australia customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths in Australia?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Australia allowance for cut flowers and wreaths?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship cut flowers and wreaths to Australia instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for cut flowers and wreaths apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Importing cut flowers and foliage. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “You must declare all flowers and foliage on your incoming passenger card.”
How does Australia compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Australia is among the ones that set a limit.

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