Jim,
I know you are not the only one "down under" who celebrates Festivus. During December, we received e-mails from at least three people who were looking to buy Festivus Poles. Of course, shipping a length of aluminium pipe to Australia from the US would have been ridiculously expensive. I suggested they do as you did, find a source for the pipe locally and make your own.

We also had inquiries from Shanghai and England so the world is joining in the celebration.

By the way, there is a story as to why it's "aluminum" in the US vs. "aluminium" everywhere else. If anyone is interested, I can post a clarification.

Tony
www.festivuspoles.com