Amazon sales in Australia in 2025: the top weekly deals and how to maximise your savings

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Amazon's vast array of deals typically makes finding the best discounts challenging. That's why we created this guide – to simplify the process and help you easily discover and take advantage of the week's top offers, so all you have to do is click 'add to cart'.

Shopping on Amazon has been even more challenging recently, not due to a lack of deals, but an abundance of them. Amazon's Mid-Year discounts, which coincide with Aussie EOFY sales, was followed by a longer-than-ever-before seven-day Amazon Prime Day event.

However, until Prime Big Deal Days likely returns in October, it's back to your regularly scheduled deal hunting.

While some great discounts are accessible without a subscription, the best deals and biggest sales (like Prime Day) are exclusive to Prime members. Luckily, by signing up for a 30-day free trial right now, you will gain access to the best Amazon sales without spending a dime.

Subscribers also get free and expedited delivery on an array of eligible products, exclusive deals, early access to major sales, and included Amazon services such as Prime Video (one of the best streaming services), Prime Reading, and Prime Gaming. And, you can easily cancel at any time.

For a more in-depth look at what this subscription entails and whether it's worth it, refer to our guide on 'what is Amazon Prime in Australia'. Otherwise, explore the best Amazon deals available during Prime Day below.

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Top Amazon deals of the week

Canon PowerShot V1
Save AU$199.86
Canon PowerShot V1: was AU$1,449 now AU$1,249.14 at Amazon

This is Canon's first compact camera in years, picking up where the fabulous and popular PowerShot G7 X series left off. It features a brand-new 22.3MP 1.4-inch sensor that boasts Canon's trusty Dual Pixel CMOS II autofocus and it has an integrated fan to keep things cool for the content creator. With plenty of grunt under the hood, this is the first time we've seen the new camera – which is just months old – get a price drop.

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine
Save AU$555
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine: was AU$1,549 now AU$994 at Amazon

Soaring onto our best vacuum cleaner and best cordless vacuum lists after its release, the V15s Detect Submarine impresses with its ability to mop and vacuum while staying true to the fantastic and versatile cordless design Dyson has become known for. Offering up to 60 minutes of cleaning time with a replaceable battery pack, and powerful suction up to 240 Air Watts (AW), your carpets will be spotless and your hard floors will be shiny. Its one flaw is that dirty water can splash out when you take the Submarine attachment to a sink to be cleaned out, so be careful.

Nespresso Vertuo Creatista capsule coffee machine
Save AU$302
Nespresso Vertuo Creatista capsule coffee machine: was AU$1,099 now AU$797 at Amazon

We rate the Vertuo Creatista as the best Nespresso machine out there thanks to its use of the Vertuo pods, which come in a range of cup and mug sizes and an integrated milk frother. It performs exceptionally well, too, and will brew your morning cuppa in no time at all. The Black Truffle is cheapest (albeit not the lowest price, it was AU$639 just last month), but the other two are a dollar more.

Samsung Galaxy Ring
Save AU$151
Samsung Galaxy Ring: was AU$699 now AU$548 at Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a worthwhile fitness device for folks that don’t like the feeling of a watch. Water resistant at up to 100 metres and available in three colours, the Galaxy Ring can track steps, sleep, heart rate and more. It comes with a charging cradle, with the Ring capable of lasting up to seven days on a full charge. Remember to try the sizing Kit first. Note that this price is only on the Black and Gold colourways.

Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer Steam
Save AU$152
Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer Steam: was AU$499 now AU$347 at Amazon

Ever cooked with steam in an air fryer? Now you can with this Philips two-drawer air fryer. In our Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL Air Fryer Steam review, we said that it cooks everything really well, but there are some caveats to keep in mind when it comes to the use of steam. Still, it's absolutely worth the investment if you want to upgrade from an old air fryer.

Shark FlexBreeze Fan (with misting attachment)
Save AU$70
Shark FlexBreeze Fan (with misting attachment): was AU$299 now AU$229 at Amazon

This rather genius fan in Shark's arsenal has been discounted by 24% on Amazon, which is not bad considering it's not long been released. We gave it a solid 4.5 stars in our Shark Flexbreeze Fan review, praising it for its versatility, not only as it can have its height adjusted, but because it can work indoors and outdoors. It's cordless, too, with a single charge lasting up to 24 hours.

Logitech Lift (white)
Save AU$44.95
Logitech Lift (white): was AU$129.95 now AU$85 at Amazon

This ergonomic vertical mouse is perfect for small hands and is set up just right to encourage better posture, thus reducing aches along the wrist, shoulder and shoulder blade. The prices has increased slightly since its all-time low on day 1 of Prime Day (when it was AU$65), but we still think this is a worthwhile deal.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1 pack)
Save AU$18
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1 pack): was AU$55 now AU$37 at Amazon

Samsung's alternative to Apple's AirTag was redesigned in 2023 and has been reasonably well received, making it a good Bluetooth tracker for non-Apple user. It'll let you keep tabs on the location of whatever you attach it to and, critically, it works with Android. It costs a little more than a single AirTag at full price, but this discount is easy to recommend.

Amazon sales calendar

  • Big Smile Sale: previously in March/April
  • Mid-Year Sale: usually in early June
  • Prime Day: typically held mid July
  • Prime Big Deal Days: typically held in early October
  • Black Friday: takes place in November
  • Boxing Day: takes place in December

Shopping tips

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1. Become a Prime member

While it might cost you a monthly (or annual) fee to be a Prime member, it's the best way to maximise your savings, particularly if you think you're going to be shopping on the platform regularly. If you're not a Prime member yet, you can sign up now for a 30-day free trial and, if you do so just before a big sale and cancel the subscription before the trial ends, you get the full benefits without having to pay anything extra, albeit for a short period of time.

Benefits include free and fast shipping, exclusive and early access to select deals, plus free subscriptions to some of Amazon's other services like Prime Video, Prime Reading and Prime Gaming. Find out more about this subscription service in our guide to what is Amazon Prime.

2. Use Amazon coupons

We've got a dedicated page that lists a lot of Amazon coupon codes to help you save on your next shop, but there are always select items on the site that have a little check box that you can tick to bring the price down a little. These coupons can save you anywhere from 5% to 20% off a particular item, and occasionally there's a specific amount of money that gets deducted (e.g. AU$5 off a AU$20 portable power bank), so keep an eye out for them when shopping on Amazon.

Note that when you use these little boxes, the discounted price will only appear when you finally check out – not when the item is sitting in your virtual cart.

3. Track your cart

If you aren't in a hurry to buy something specific, you can always add it to your cart and click "save for later". Amazon has a handy functionality that automatically lets you know if an item in your cart has had a price change.

4. Set up alerts

If you don't want to keep logging into Amazon to check your cart, you can use a site called camelcamelcamel.com to see an item's price history. You just have to copy and paste the URL of the Amazon item you're interested in into Camelcamelcamel's search bar and voila, you get the price history represented by an easy-to-understand graph.

Monitoring this manually, though, can be annoying, so the folks behind this tracking site have created a handy browser plug-in that you can install to receive email alerts when a specific item gets a discount. This is particularly useful during Amazon's big sales if you know what you're after.

5. Use Amazon's Subscribe & Save program

If there are certain products you know you will buy regularly, particular pantry staples and toiletries, you can use the Subscribe & Save feature on Amazon. This option shows up as the default offer when click on items like laundry detergents, coffee pods, nail colour, baby-care items and more, and it's possible to save as much as 15%, with free shipping already available for Prime members.

6. Check Amazon's daily deals

Amazon has a dedicated hub that lists hundreds of offers, called Today's Deals. It sits right on top of the page and, while it looks a little daunting to browse, there are filters you can use to narrow down your search if you know what you're after.

If you happen to use an Echo smart device, you can also use a simple voice command to find out what the day's offers are by saying, "Alexa, what are my deals?"

7. Browse overstocked items in the Amazon Outlet store

Amazon also has a dedicated section called the Outlet Store that stocks clearance items going cheap. It also houses overstocked new items too, and these usually have some significant discounts. From electronics to homewares, the Outlet Store can save you a pretty penny, but note that some items may come in a damaged box. If so, there will be a note on the product listing page about its condition.

8. Shop during the big sales

If you're not in a rush to buy something, particularly an expensive item, consider waiting till a big sale comes knocking. When we say big, we mean the Prime Day and Amazon Black Friday sales. This is when we see the biggest discounts of the year.

That said, there are usually a lot of good deals during Big Smile sale and the Mid-Year sale, so don't ignore those if you're keen on shopping through the year.

Amazon Big Smile Sale: FAQs

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What is the Amazon Big Smile sale?

While it's not as big as Amazon Prime Day or Amazon's offering during Black Friday, the Amazon Big Smile Sale is one of Amazon's major sales of the year. You can expect a massive range of discounts across the best headphones, stick vacuums, earbuds, cheap phones and more, but the main discounts will likely focus on Amazon-owned products like Kindle, Ring and Echo. It typically takes place in late March or early April.

What days are the big Amazon sales?

Amazon has four exclusive sales throughout the year, while also taking part in the big general sales alongside Australia’s major retailers. These sales start in March (or early April) with the Big Smile Sale, while the Mid-Year sale is Amazon's alternative to Australian EOFY sales in June. Then there's Amazon Prime Day in July, which now occurs twice each year with Prime Day 2 – or Big Deal Days – landing in October.

And, while they aren't specific to Amazon, the Amazon Black Friday and Boxing Day sales are undoubtedly two of the best times to shop.

Does Amazon have an EOFY sale?

While Amazon doesn't take part in EOFY sales per se, the Amazon Mid-Year Sale lines up with the Australian End of Financial season.

What is Amazon's biggest sale?

While it's not an Amazon-exclusive sale, there's little doubt that Amazon's deal offerings during Black Friday are usually the best we see during the year – but its Prime Day deals are right up there. The Amazon Big Deal Days sale is also worth circling on your calendar. Note, many of the deals during these sales are exclusive to Prime members.

What is the biggest sale in the world?

Between Boxing Day and Black Friday, it's hard to say which is the bigger global shopping event. While Boxing Day is an event for countries within the Commonwealth, and Boxing Day has an American origin, both are great times to pick up basically anything from any retailer across the globe.

However, it's possible neither Boxing Day nor Black Friday sales hold the crown of the world's biggest sale. That title might belong to Singles Day, held on November 11. A massive event in China, it has recently gained traction globally – and may increase in popularity in 2025.

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Max Delaney
Staff Writer

A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.