I knew there was reason to keep reading the APC website (even though its a dark side publication these days).
[From Finally! Apple's iPhoto Photobooks come to Australia, New Zealand | APC Magazine]
Yes you read that right, Australia and New Zealand can now buy Photobooks through iPhoto's built-in system. In fact the whole country list looks to be a bit longer than it was the last time I looked, check out the menu below for your country!
Apple's local website has been updated to show the Australian pricing but it appears that the printing is still being done overseas.
I had a quick walk through of the ordering process and a few things (like where the printing is not being done) have become apparent. The first is that it looks like you can get free shipping if you spend enough money... the next is that large orders get a gigantic 10% discount. Mind you if you're going to buy 25 or more books their might be cheaper ways to get them. Finally like the Apple Store you can can ship to any address in your account.
Now just a short wait to see what the results are like! I'll post some pictures when the book arrives so check back regularly.
I've been described as a lost technocrat or a wondering luddite, personally I just like everything that takes us forward.