An overseas holiday can be the experience of a lifetime but the preparation – running to the bank and from store to store – can be a stressful and tiring process.

Northland PostShop in Melbourne is one of almost 900 Australia Post retail outlets now offering a “one-stop shop” for people who are planning holidays. Travellers can apply for (or renew) a passport, have instant passport photos taken, buy overseas calling cards, transfer money and buy foreign currency or travellers’ cheques. And, of course, Australia Post retail outlets can also arrange to hold or redirect a traveller’s mail while they are away.

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