Thank you for your patience!
We’re just as excited as you are to get a copy of the book into your hands! While we were expecting stock to have already arrived, some unexpected delays have put a little delay on its arrival.
Rest assured we are keeping a close eye on their progress, and will keep this page updated with information on when you can expected to see the package at your front door.
Thank you for bearing with us, we are positive that the wait will be worth it once you get reading!
14th June – First Sample
We received our very first sample, marking an exciting initial step in bringing Origins: Mornington Peninsula to life. This sample helped us finalise design choices and quality adjustments.
19th July – Second Sample
After refining the design, our second sample arrived. We doubled the thickness of the paper stock and were happy with the sample unit. The book met all our quality expectations before full production
14th August – Design Finalised and Order Placed
With everything set, designs completed, final revisions added, the official order was placed, initiating the journey to full production.
21st August – Mass Production Begins
The manufacturers began producing the full order, moving one step closer to completion.
23rd September – Quality Control Inspection Completed
A thorough quality check was conducted to confirm the books met all of our standards. Everything looked great, and we moved forward with confidence!
24th September – Final Packaging and Pallet Loading
The books were packaged and loaded onto pallets, ready for shipping preparations.
25th September – Left Manufacturers Facility
The pallets were transported from the manufacturer’s warehouse, marking the start of their journey to Botany Bay Port for shipping
21st October – Initial Expected Departure from Botany Bay Port
Originally, the ship was expected to leave Botany Bay, Sydney, around this date. However, logistical delays set things back by several days.
24th October – Initial Expected Arrival at Melbourne Port
Our books were originally expected to reach Melbourne by this date, but ongoing delays at the port led to adjusted timelines
31st October – Leaves Botany Bay Port
The ship finally departed after the delay
2nd November – New expected Arrival at Melbourne Port
The arrival date was rescheduled to November 2nd, only to be delayed once more
4th November – Revised Expected Arrival at Melbourne Port
The ship’s arrival was further pushed to November 4th.
6th November – Current Expected Arrival at Melbourne Port
The vessel is currently positioned off the back beaches of Rye and Sorrento, holding for a clear schedule to dock in Melbourne Port on November 6th.
Check it out here: https://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9221073
6th November – Arrival at Melbourne Port!
The vessel is has made it into the Port of Melbourne, we are now holding for delivery!
11th November – Container clearance from Melbourne Port!
The container has been cleared at Melbourne Port and is ready for delivery to the unpacking warehouse. It’s getting very, very close!
12th November – Packaging preparations begin
We’ve got over 250 orders to pack, prepare and deliver. The process of printing labels has commenced. Here’s the first 100 labels printing
14th November – Books secured
We’ve received stock! It’s not time to pop the champagne just yet, we still need to deliver the books to you. But keep an eye on your front doors and door steps, they’re coming soon!