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Australia's most personal online sunglasses retailer

We help lovers of fine sunglasses from far and wide share our passion for exceptional eyewear. Need help? We provide a live concierge service.

Way back in the heady days of the 1980’s, Graeme Southwell opened his first retail sunglass store in country Victoria. This grew and developed into more stores and fittingly, once the old man retired, the boys took over the business and properly developed the beauty that is now Great Southern Sunnies. We help lovers of fine sunglasses from far and wide share our passion for exceptional eyewear. Offering great friendly service and all the latest international, genuine brands like Oakley, Dragon, Arnette, Ray-Ban, Carrera, Police, Bolle, Spy, Nike and so many others and if we don’t have it we will get it for you!

Customers Love Great Southern Sunnies

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We make finding your dream pair easy.

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price match guarantee

Either live chat with us contact us and send us the link to the sunnies you want us to price match. We will get back to you asap with next steps.

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live concierge

At Great Southern Sunnies, you can get live real time support from Josh, the owner of GSS and master of all things sunnies. Click Live Chat any time of the day (and most of the night!) to get expert advice on the best sunnies for you.

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60 day returns

If your sunnies arrive and they don’t fit as well or look as good as you had hoped, click Live Chat concierge and we will give you steps to get them back to us for exchange or refund

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free express post

All purchases are sent same or next day with Australia Post Express Post with tracking, which is generally a next day delivery service at no extra charge. Only orders under $80 have $6.95 delivery.

genuine products

Authorised seller for over 30 years. All sunglasses are covered by genuine manufacturer warranty which varies depending on the brand but is generally 1 or 2 years.

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How long will my delivery take? +

These are time estimates based on our experience

  • VIC: 1-2 business days
  • NSW, SA, TAS: 2-3 business days
  • QLD, NT: 3-4 business days
  • WA: 4-5 business days

Please note: Shipping times are a guideline and are subject to change. 

Orders will be processed, packed and collected for shipping, same or next business day.

(Excluding Victorian and national public holidays)

Orders in by 11:00 am will leave same day

Do my sunglasses come with a manufacturer's warranty? +

Manufacturer’s warranties come with all sunglasses we sell. 

All sunglasses are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials

Warranty periods generally range from 6 months to 2 years from date of purchase depending on the brand and are usually detailed in the instructions booklet or tags that come with your sunglasses. Each brand's warranty period will vary. To locate the warranty period of your sunglasses, look under ‘inclusions’ on each product page.

The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, scratched or broken lenses, lost screws, or nose pieces. Please also remember that any alterations to the sunglasses will void your warranty. 

Please note: Warranty claims and repairs are at the  discretion of the manufacturer.

How do I track my order? +

Once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse you will receive a shipping confirmation email. This will contain your tracking number.  This will be active once Australia Post scans your parcel at their sorting facility

Use the Australia Post website and your tracking number to keep up to date with where your parcel is.

If you haven’t received your tracking email, please check your junk folder. 

If you need any further assistance please email our Customer Care Team  at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au

What are the delivery charges? +

All our items are sent using the Australia Post Express service.

This service is free on all orders $80.00 or over

The cost is $6.95 for all orders under $80.00

Can I change my delivery address? +

Yes you can, but for all post purchase address changes you will need to send through supporting documentation as requested by our customer care team.  

This may be a drivers license or utility bill showing the purchaser's name and new shipping address.  

Acceptance of these documents will be at the discretion of our customer care team.

Failure to do this will result in an order cancellation and a refund being issued.

What happens if I receive an incorrect or faulty item? +

Please email our Customer Care Team at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au as soon as you notice an issue, we will assess the problem and amend the situation as efficiently as possible.

If we have sent you an incorrect or faulty item we will pay for or refund the cost of the return shipping.

How do I return an item? +

Great Southern Sunnies offers you the convenience of returning items for 30 days after purchase.

To return an item please make contact with our Customer Care Team at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au

They will instruct you on the return procedure and provide you with necessary return shipping information.

Please be sure to package the return suitably to avoid any damage in transit.  (GSS will not accept any return that has been damaged in transit due to insufficient packaging.)

Please be sure to include all original packaging documentation and tags.

How do I exchange an item? +

To make an exchange, please make contact with our Customer Care Team at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au

They will instruct you on the return procedure and provide you with necessary return shipping information.

Great Southern Sunnies will cover the cost of returning the exchange.

 It will be at the customer's expense to send back the original purchase.

The exchange will be sent out once the original purchase has been received. 

How to arrange a Warranty Claim or Repair? +

To begin a warranty claim or to action a repair please make contact with our Customer Care Team at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au

They will instruct you on the return procedure and provide you with necessary return shipping information.

What payment options do you have? +

Great Southern Sunnies offer you the convenience of paying for your sunnies via

  • Paypal
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Credit Card (Stripe)
  • After Pay
  • Zip Pay
Do you sell spare parts? +

Yes, Great Southern Sunnies have access to all spare parts for the brands we stock.

These are ordered as required. The cost and time frame can be provided upon request.

We also have a repair and installation service if required.

Please make contact with our Customer Care Team at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au and they will assist you with the supply of necessary information to source the required spare parts.

Do you do ‘Special orders’ +

If we stock the brand but you can’t find the pair you are looking for on our site, contact us at shop@greatsouthernsunnies.com.au and we will special order the pair you are after.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Choose the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

    Choose the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

    Sunglasses trends come and go, but your face shapes stays the same. Each person has a different face shape so frames will look different on everyone. Because one-size-flatters-all shades unfortunately...

    Choose the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

    Sunglasses trends come and go, but your face shapes stays the same. Each person has a different face shape so frames will look different on everyone. Because one-size-flatters-all shades unfortunately...

  • Tips on Buying Designer Sunglasses for Men

    Tips on Buying Designer Sunglasses for Men

    Stylish shades are the perfect accessory that adds elegance and charm to your style. Although most men don’t own a vast number of accessories, sunglasses fit well into the essentials...

    Tips on Buying Designer Sunglasses for Men

    Stylish shades are the perfect accessory that adds elegance and charm to your style. Although most men don’t own a vast number of accessories, sunglasses fit well into the essentials...

  • Classic Icons And Their Signature Sunglasses

    Classic Icons And Their Signature Sunglasses

     Do you own a good pair of sunglasses you break out any chance you get? Or even a cheaper pair that you can still pull off well? If so, you’re...

    Classic Icons And Their Signature Sunglasses

     Do you own a good pair of sunglasses you break out any chance you get? Or even a cheaper pair that you can still pull off well? If so, you’re...

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