Blogs

Guides, facts and buying advice on the vapes and cigarettes we stock in Australia.

  1. IQOS in Australia: ILUMA, TEREA and the Rules (2026)

    How IQOS ILUMA works, which models there are, why TEREA and HEETS aren't interchangeable, and where heated tobacco stands under Australian law in 2026.

  2. Can You Bring a Vape on a Plane? Australian Rules for 2026

    Vapes go in carry-on only, never checked luggage, and can't be used or charged on board. Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar and Rex rules, plus how many vapes you can bring into Australia.

  3. How Long Does a Disposable Vape Last? Puffs, Days and E-Liquid Explained

    How many days you'll get from a 4000, 9000, 12000 or 35000 puff disposable vape, why the puff count on the box is a best case, and how to tell when a…

  4. Cigarette Prices in Australia 2026: How Much Is a Pack?

    A legal pack of 20 in Australia now costs about A$40 to A$60+. The 2026 excise rate per stick, what each price tier costs, how much of a pack is tax, and…

  5. IJOY vs Elf Bar vs Geek Bar: Which Disposable Is Right for You?

    IJOY XP 12000 vs Elf Bar BC10000 vs Geek Bar Pulse 15000: puffs, e-liquid, battery, screen and features side by side. Plus IJOY vs Eleaf explained.

  6. Vaping vs IQOS: Which Is “Healthier”? What the Evidence Says

    E-cigarettes and IQOS heated tobacco both cut some toxicants compared with smoking, but neither is safe. What the studies, the FDA, Cochrane, the WHO and Australian health bodies actually say, and where…

  7. IQOS TEREA Flavours Australia: All 21 Sticks Compared

    Every TEREA flavour we list for IQOS ILUMA, from Regular and Rich Regular to Black Menthol and the Pearl capsule sticks: what each tastes like, which devices they fit, carton size and…

  8. Snowplus Dash Flavours Australia: Dash X & Platypus Full List

    All 46 Snowplus Dash flavours we list, Dash X and Dash Platypus, with English and Chinese names, what each tastes like, which are iced, prices and the specs both models share.

  9. Popular Cigarettes in Australia: Marlboro Ice Blast, ESSE, Chunghwa and More

    The cigarettes people in Australia look for most: Marlboro Ice Blast, ESSE Change, Mevius Option, Chunghwa, Furongwang, Liqun and Nanjing, with tar, size, flavour and pack price.

  10. IGET Vapes in Australia: Bar, Bar Plus, Bar Pro, One, Moon & Legend Compared

    Every current IGET model side by side: rated puffs, battery, charging and features for the Bar, Bar Plus, Bar Pro, One, Moon and Legend.

  11. IJOY vs SWIX vs Pandora vs Bi Bubble vs Alibarbar: Disposables Compared

    Five disposables side by side: rated puffs from 8000 to 35000, e-liquid, nicotine, features, flavour count and price per 1000 puffs.

  12. Vape Bundles in Australia: 2-Packs, 4-Packs & Mix Brand Combo

    How Puffside's vape bundles work: pick a flavour for each device. 2-Packs are 10% off, 4-Packs 15% off, plus a Mix Brand Combo of four brands.

  13. SWIX Mate 9000 Flavours: Full List & How to Pick

    All 19 SWIX Mate 9000 flavours we stock, what each tastes like, which one is cool, and the specs every flavour shares: 9000 puffs, 22 ml, 2550mAh.

  14. Pandora Fizz 8000 Flavours: Full List & Taste Scores

    All 9 Pandora Fizz 8000 flavours with sweetness, coolness and fragrance scores out of 5, so you can pick by taste. 8000 puffs, 30 mg/ml.

  15. IJOY XP 12000 Flavours Australia: Full List & How to Pick

    All 16 IJOY XP 12000 flavours sold in Australia, grouped by taste: iced, watermelon, berry, tropical, candy and mint. A$45 each, or in 2- and 4-Packs.

  16. Bi Bubble Graffiti 35000: Flavours, Specs & Turbo Mode Explained

    Bi Bubble Graffiti 35000: up to 35000 puffs, 24 ml, 20 mg, dual mesh, Normal/Turbo modes and two flavour boosters. All 7 flavours explained.

  17. Health Effects of Smoking in Australia: The 2026 Facts

    Smoking kills about 24,000 Australians a year. The 2026 facts on health effects, pack prices and excise, what tar numbers mean, and where to get help quitting.

  18. Chinese Cigarette Brands in Australia: 中华, 黄鹤楼, 芙蓉王 and More

    A bilingual guide to the Chinese and imported cigarettes we list in Australia: 中华, 黄鹤楼, 芙蓉王, 玉溪, 熊猫, 万宝路爆珠, with sizes, tar figures and nicknames.

  19. Alibarbar Flavours Australia: Full List & How to Pick

    The six Alibarbar Ingot 9000 flavours we stock in Australia, side by side: what each tastes like, which one is iced, specs and prices (A$45 each).

  20. How Much Nicotine Is in a Vape? 20mg vs 30mg vs 50mg Explained

    What mg/ml means, how much nicotine a whole disposable holds, how strengths compare with a cigarette, and the strength of each disposable we stock.

  21. How Many Cigarettes Can You Bring Into Australia? (2026 Duty-Free Rules)

    Adults can bring one unopened pack of up to 25 cigarettes plus one open pack duty-free. Go over and duty applies to all of it. What a carton costs in duty, and…

  22. Best Chinese Cigarettes: 12 Packs Worth Trying (and How They Differ)

    Twelve Chinese cigarettes worth knowing, from everyday Liqun and Huanghelou to Chunghwa, Panda and Huanghelou 1916: taste, tar, size and price, with Chinese names.