Free Samples Australia: 50+ Freebies and Samples Up for Grabs!

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Do you dread collecting your mail, knowing there’ll only be bills or advertising clogging up your mailbox?

Wouldn’t it be nice to actually look forward to your postie’s visit, knowing that you might have a treat arriving? And better yet, a FREE treat!?

Although modern life seems to get more expensive by the day, there are still some things that haven’t changed; companies still need people to try their products, and many of them offer free samples to whet your appetite.

From baby products and pet food to skincare and snacks, we’ve scoured the internet to find all the best free samples available to Australian residents.

See if your fussy pet likes a different variety of food, try out a new moisturiser, or get experimental with your tea-drinking.

Pro Tip: Survey sites often need members to test products and give feedback. This can mean free samples of great products. Read our picks for the best survey sites in Australia.

50+ Places to Get Free Samples in Australia

With this list of free samples, you don’t have to waste your money trying things that may not be right for you, and you get to look forward to checking your mail while you wait for your goodies to arrive!

A word to the wise: although the products listed here are free, you may have to cover the cost of postage and handling, so make sure you’re requesting something you really want, to make it worth the cost.

Free Trials

Amazon Prime

New users qualify for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.

This includes Prime Video (my fave streaming service at the moment) as well as Amazon Music, Prime Reading and expedited 2 day delivery with no minimum purchase.

We wrote a detailed review on whether an Amazon Prime membership is worth it here

It’s probably best to sample this service when you have a big occasion coming up.

You can cancel your free trial anytime. The regular price is $9.99 per month.

Click here to get your free trial of Amazon Prime

Free Health and Beauty Samples

Chemist Direct

These guys have quite a good range of samples available, including cleansers, moisturisers, and shampoos.

You may have to pay postage.

GAIA Skin Naturals

Score yourself a selection of samples by sending in a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

You could receive products aimed at men, women, or babies, depending on what’s in stock.

Molton Brown

Molton Brown sells bath and body care for men and women, along with fragrances and gifts.

You’ll get a free sample when you order something from the website, which changes every month.

Andalou – Face Mask

With incredible face, body, and beauty products inspired by nature, Andalou make the deal even sweeter with a deluxe sample included in every order.

Sephora

When you buy something from the website, you can choose a free sample to throw into the cart!

Share your opinion on health and beauty products and get rewarded when you join the Nielsen Australian Beauty Panel

Kiehl’s

Order one of their health and beauty products for men or women and you get 3 samples! Plus, free shipping if you spend more than $35

Bulk Nutrients

Choose from a vast range of protein powders, intra workout supplements, meal replacements, and more – for free!

Natralus

They offer free samples of selected products if you cover postage and handling of $2.

You’ll get a range of goodies from the Natralus range and the Hand and Skin Shield range. 

Alternatively, choose the sample pack from the My Little One range.

BASIX Skin Repair


Try this high-quality beauty product for yourself.

Just fill in the form, and you’ll receive the popular BASIX Skin Repair cream to your mailbox.

Fanola


Subscribe to the Fanola newsletter, and receive a free sample of their No Yellow vegan Shampoo and Hair Mask to see what all the fuss is about.

Chemist Warehouse


Choose from a range of samples when you check out with purchases of at least $30.

Review Crew


If you’d like to be on the list to trial and review free beauty products, the Review Crew is for you.

Places open up periodically so if they’re not accepting new applicants on your first try, keep checking back in.

Gypsy Rose


Gypsy Rose offer planet friendly, high quality beauty products.

Request a free sample pack, containing a very generous shampoo, facial soap, and “all rounder” to try.

Happy Skincare


All-natural, non-toxic skincare especially designed for sensitive skin – and you can order a sample pack with two weeks worth of product to try.

You’ll also get free shipping and a voucher for $10 off your next order.

Custom Tan Co.


You’ll need a professional spray tan machine to apply your free product, but you can get your hands on a sample of this high quality tanning solution in a range of colours.

Lemon Myrtle Natural


Lemon myrtle is a popular and uniquely Australian scent, and for only $2 for postage and handling, you can try the scented soap for yourself.

Black Box

Black Box Australia is offering free memberships for NSW, VIC, and CANBERRA residents.

How does it work?

You fill out a profile, and if a product comes up to match you, you’ll go into the draw to receive a black box full of goodies.

Offerings can range from food, beauty products, health care, and drinks.

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Free Baby Product Samples

Oli6 – Dairy Goat Toddler Milk Drink


You can test a sample of this milk drink on your little one, choosing from products for different age groups.

All you need to do is cover the cost of postage, at $2.

Little Organics

Try some different skincare sachets, test the infant formula, score a baby starter kit, or sample the AromaBaby Barrier Balm – just cover postage costs of around $1.

Blackmores Toddler Milk Drink

When you sign up to become a member, you’ll get a free 34g sachet of this milk drink to try with your wee one.

Huggies

Huggies offer a free sample pack of Little Swimmers or DryNites when you join the Huggies Club.

BabyLove

Try out the BabyLove Newborn or Infant Nappy for free, delivered right to your door!

Natures Child

Offering organic baby products, Nature’s Child say they have free samples from time to time, which you can request via the comments box when ordering other products.

You may get lucky and score some free baby wipes or skincare on top of your order.

Little Shoppers

Get a pretty hefty Trial Eco pack containing Nappies or Pull Ups and Wipes (80 pieces!) – all biodegradable.

You must shell out $18.95 for postage and handling, but the sample is generous!

Bounty Bags


If you’ve got a little one on the way, you need to get your hands on a Bounty Bag.

The last word in free samples, these incredible free bags can be collected from your GP or the medical professionals who are overseeing your pregnancy.

There’s a bag for pregnancy and one for your newborn when they arrive.

Cherub Baby


There’s a whole range of baby products to choose from, and Cherub Baby will give you a free bath toy with every $20 spent.

Free Women’s Products

Boobie Bikkies

These biscuits are designed to keep breastfeeding mums healthy and support a good milk supply.

They’re all organic with no preservatives.

You’ll get to try one vanilla and one orange and cinnamon for free, but you’ll have to cover the cost of postage, which is $7.50.

Personal products

U by Kotex

From time to time, U by Kotex offer some pads or liners (tampons are no longer permitted to be given out as free samples).

Limited to four per household per year.

Poise

Select up to two products to try, from light liners to extra-long liners.

TENA

TENA offer one sample per person per month for their liners.

My Comfort

Choose from liners and pads or briefs and underpads for your free My Comfort sample.

Sasmar

For 18 years and above; choose from one of the two personal lubricant options offered by Sasmar.

Depend

Try up to two samples of Real-Fit Underwear for Men or Women.

Sylk


Sylk is a famous lubricant, and you can try a sample by completing the online form.

Add your details and confirm you’re over 18, and they’ll send you a 3.5g sachet.

Free Food and Drink Samples

Absolutely Nuts

Pay for freight and get a sample pack of either Sprout Mix, Nuts, Caribbean Fruit and Nuts, or Bird Pellets, depending on availability.

Valley Green Tea

Supplying loose-leaf authentic Chinese tea to Australians, you can get a sample of your choice by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope their way.

Tea Blossoms

Choose from two Sample Packs with a generous range of flavours in each.

You’ll need to pay a small shipping fee.

Coffee Fusion


A coffee bean subscription service, you can try before you buy with a sample pack good for 15 cups of coffee! Just pay $5 for shipping.

Guava Tea


Healthy, natural, and delicious – discover the health benefits of Guava Tea with this free sample.

Register your details and you’ll be sent two tea bags to try.

Pipan Mo Milk Probiotic


It can be hard to get your children to eat healthy, and Pipan are working to make probiotics delicious.

For $4.95 postage and handling, you can try all four flavours.

Nuvia


Nuvia creates no and low-sugar products, using the stevia plant as a naturally sweet alternative to sugar.

Sign up for the Nuvia Digest, and they’ll keep you updated on their latest products – and send you some samples.

Rujani Tea


Get a loose leaf sample pack, as well as a stainless steel tea infuser to get yourself started.

The sample pack is free, with only $9.95 shipping.

Free Pet Food Samples

Artemis Pet Food

You can get up to five samples of food for your cat or dog – from small to large breed, all life stages.

Just cover $5 postage.

Petzyo


Based on sustainable kangaroo meat, you can try this high quality kibble for your furry friend.

Black Box

Black Box Australia is offering free memberships for NSW, VIC, and CANBERRA residents.

How does it work?

You just fill out a profile, and if a product comes up to match you, you’ll go into the draw to receive a black box full of goodies.

Offerings can range from food, beauty products, health care, and drinks.

Free Home and Family Samples

Sinchies


Sinchies are fantastic reusable pouches, offering an economical way to be eco-friendly.

Pay $5 postage, and you can try one for yourself.

The Wall Sticker Company


Decorate your home in style with an awesome wall sticker – for free!

Sign up for the mailing list, and this wall sticker company will send you a sample to try before you buy.

Aussie Hand Warmers


If your hands could do with some warming up, this is the product for you!

They’re endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and used by athletes and outdoor fanatics.

Leave your email address to gain access to your free sample.

FAQ – Free Samples Australia

What companies send free samples Australia?

Food, beauty, health and baby product companies send out free samples Australia-wide to reach a new audience.

What is the best website to get free samples?

MumsMoney Australia frequently updates it’s list of Australian free samples by testing links and ensuring offers are still valid.

How do you get free beauty product samples?

Free beauty product samples often require a purchase over a certain amount or postage to be paid to access them.

How do I get free baby samples in Australia?

Free baby samples are the most plentiful type of free sample.

By clicking on the links we have provided you can get free nappy samples, formula, cream and more.

Where are the best free food samples Australia?

Food samples are usually tied to a loyalty club and offered during your birthday month or when the company are running a promotion. Check out our list for more ideas.

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About Emma Healey

Emma is a recognised family finance and budgeting expert and founder of Mum's Money. Her advice has been featured in Readers Digest, Yahoo Finance, Lifehacker, The Simple Dollar, MSN Money and more.