Christmas is a chance to celebrate the people who matter. Choose a comfortable budget and gifts connected to their interests, with a little room for a personal note.
Every price below is approximate and set by the retailer, so check the product page before you buy. We shortlist gifts ourselves — nothing is paid placement, and no retailer pays to change the order.
Start with a plan, not a shop
Write your recipient list and set a budget per person in the Christmas planner. It saves in your browser and can be printed.
Under approx. $50
- Haigh's chocolate selection — choose from the current range and keep it cool when travelling in summer.
- Frank Green reusable cup — the summer-commute gift that gets used every single day.
- Who Gives A Crap gift box — funny to unwrap, genuinely useful afterwards.
- A small tea sampler — choose flavours the recipient enjoys.
- Tea Tonic gift pack — a safe, quiet gift for someone you do not know well.
Approx. $50 to $150
- Starward Two-Fold Australian whisky — an Australian bottle that reads as considered rather than default.
- Maison Balzac scented candle — the host gift that is not another bottle of wine.
- Bellroy Hide & Seek wallet — replaces the wallet nobody replaces themselves.
- Australian birthday hamper — works as a whole-family gift when you are buying for a household.
- Custom star map print — one date, one sky, framed.
Approx. $150 and up
- Polaroid Now instant camera — the gift that keeps producing photos on Christmas Day itself.
- Great Ocean Road day tour — for family visiting over summer.
- Temperature-control smart mug — for the person who reheats the same coffee three times.
Ordering in time
Christmas delivery cut-offs vary by retailer, destination and stock. As the day gets closer, check the retailer's current estimate and consider digital gift cards, experience vouchers or click-and-collect options — and post the card early. Our send a card page has the AU options we use.
Buying for a group
If your family draws names, our Secret Santa and Kris Kringle guide covers the options for different agreed budgets. For one big shared present, split it with a gift plan so nobody double-buys.
