Originally Posted by 2_i

See whether you can combine the order with anything else from the particular vendor, that you may need or may sell well on Ebay in Australia. I had situations where the extra items I ordered sold for prices that completely covered the shipping from Europe to US. It might be, e.g., that other people in AU could be interested in the Tern Cargo racks - you have to poke around checking, e.g., what sold and for how much on Ebay in the past.

Originally Posted by Reddleman

If you want a Tern Cargo Rack, omafiets.com.au is an Aussie online bike store with a Dutch name. Try them. Alternatively, look on Tern’s website for their list of dealers near you and buy from whoever there is closest to you.

Originally Posted by pinholecam

Could you do with a Carradice Bagman type saddle clamp carrier?

I have one and its really good.
Of course you can use any correct sized bag on it (just need to strap/bungee it down )
Bagman Standard Saddlebag Support - Carradice Bicycle Bags

I have one at its really good for a day bag.

Originally Posted by rapattack

Thanks everyone I went to omfiets and got a racktime rack. bit pricey but I installed and looks good. considering I put the former rack thru almost 10 years of abuse I was due to spend some money. appreciate all the advice

Originally Posted by HelpSingularity

Looks sturdy!