US Customers: After months of disruption in the 2nd half of 2025, NZ Post has resumed sending small parcels to the United States via NZAir International.However, all US-bound parcels are now subject to additional duties, taxes, and administrative fees. These charges vary depending on the items and their country of manufacture—meaning costs can differ significantly across orders, as South Pacific Berets sources from multiple regions.These fees are not shown at checkout. They are applied after dispatch, when South Pacific Berets is invoiced, making it impossible to provide exact amounts in advance. To help offset part of these costs, from 1 January 2026 you will receive, after your order has been placed, a separate note offering the option of an optional $10.00 per beret contribution.
US Customers: After months of disruption in the 2nd half of 2025, NZ Post has resumed sending small parcels to the United States via NZAir International.
However, all US-bound parcels are now subject to additional duties, taxes, and administrative fees. These charges vary depending on the items and their country of manufacture—meaning costs can differ significantly across orders, as South Pacific Berets sources from multiple regions.
These fees are not shown at checkout. They are applied after dispatch, when South Pacific Berets is invoiced, making it impossible to provide exact amounts in advance. To help offset part of these costs, from 1 January 2026 you will receive, after your order has been placed, a separate note offering the option of an optional $10.00 per beret contribution.
South Pacific Berets is an on-line store dedicated to the Basque Beret.
It all began in 2008 with a simple search for information on the Basque beret. To my surprise, there was almost nothing available in English, and very little in French or Spanish. It quickly became clear that this iconic piece of headwear deserved far more attention—perhaps even a book. As work on that manuscript began, so too did a blog: The Beret Project.
It didn’t take long to realize I wasn’t alone. Thousands of people from around the world share a fascination with the beret—its history, its cultural significance, and not least, where to find a well-made one. Wanting to share that passion and make quality berets more accessible, I began sourcing and offering traditionally made pieces. From this grew South Pacific Berets, and later Boneteria Aotearoa.
Today, South Pacific Berets is the most specialized beret retailer anywhere, offering an exceptional range of styles, colours, diameters, and sizes. Our collection spans merino wool, cotton, linen, and modern technical materials—berets with and without headbands, practical everyday pieces, and luxurious, top-of-the-line impermeable models.
More than just a shop, this is a passion. I’m always happy to connect with customers, assist with special requests, share historical insights, or answer any beret-related questions.
Please visit the Contact Us page to get in touch, and explore our Boneteria Aotearoa range of artisan-made berets.
Welcome—and enjoy the world of the beret.
It didn’t take long to realize I wasn’t alone. Thousands of people from around the world share a fascination with the beret—its history, its cultural significance, and not least, where to find a well-made one. Wanting to share that passion and make quality berets more accessible, I began sourcing and offering traditionally made pieces. From this grew South Pacific Berets, and later Boneteria Aotearoa.
Today, South Pacific Berets is the most specialized beret retailer anywhere, offering an exceptional range of styles, colours, diameters, and sizes. Our collection spans merino wool, cotton, linen, and modern technical materials—berets with and without headbands, practical everyday pieces, and luxurious, top-of-the-line impermeable models.
More than just a shop, this is a passion. I’m always happy to connect with customers, assist with special requests, share historical insights, or answer any beret-related questions.
Please visit the Contact Us page to get in touch, and explore our Boneteria Aotearoa range of artisan-made berets.
Welcome—and enjoy the world of the beret.