Make their day actually feel like theirs.

A few easy places to start

Hand-picked from Australian retailers. Prices are a guide and set by the retailer.

Kitchen Warehouse

Non-stick pan and pot set

The set that quietly replaces every scratched pan in the cupboard.

Approx. $249View at Kitchen Warehouse

House

Cotton kitchen apron

A proper apron for someone who cooks in good clothes and regrets it.

Approx. $35View at House

Maison Balzac

Maison Balzac scented candle

Sydney-made candle in hand-blown glass that gets reused forever.

Approx. $69View at Maison Balzac

Bunnings

Indoor plant in a ceramic pot

Low-effort greenery — good for new homes and small courtyards.

Approx. $35View at Bunnings

The Seed Collection

Heirloom seed collection

For the one who'd rather grow it than buy it.

Approx. $45View at The Seed Collection

Bunnings

Stainless garden tool set

Trowel, fork and secateurs that outlast the cheap plastic ones.

Approx. $59View at Bunnings

Garden Express

Flowering bulb collection

A box of bulbs now for a garden full of colour later.

Approx. $45View at Garden Express

Aesop

Aesop Resurrection hand balm

Melbourne-born, universally loved. Never the wrong choice.

Approx. $45View at Aesop

Sand & Sky

Sand & Sky pink clay mask

Australian pink clay — a small treat that always lands well.

Approx. $49View at Sand & Sky

endota spa

endota spa gift voucher

An afternoon off, which is often the actual gift.

Approx. $120View at endota spa

ST. ALi

ST. ALi single-origin coffee

Melbourne roasters. Pair it with a plunger and you're set.

Approx. $26View at ST. ALi

Haigh's Chocolates

Haigh's chocolate Easter selection

Adelaide chocolatiers since 1915 — a step up from supermarket eggs.

Approx. $40View at Haigh's Chocolates

The Hamper Emporium

Australian birthday hamper

Wine, chocolate and shortbread, delivered nationwide.

Approx. $129View at The Hamper Emporium

The Hamper Emporium

Gift hamper for him

Beer, jerky and dark chocolate — reliably well received.

Approx. $119View at The Hamper Emporium

Formaggio

Cheese club subscription

For the person who says they don't want anything.

Approx. $95View at Formaggio

Dan Murphy's

Starward Two-Fold Australian whisky

Melbourne-distilled, red-wine barrel aged. A proper drop.

Approx. $65View at Dan Murphy's

QBD Books

Children's picture books

Better than chocolate, and it lasts longer.

Approx. $35View at QBD Books

Audible AU

Audible gift membership

Perfect for long commutes, long walks and long recoveries.

Approx. $59View at Audible AU

Francesca

Fine chain necklace from Francesca

Australian-designed chains and pendants — pick the length and finish that suits them.

Approx. $89View at Francesca

Francesca

Photo locket necklace

A locket they can set a photo into — the keepsake end of the jewellery shelf.

Approx. $238View at Francesca

Lovisa

Everyday necklace from Lovisa

Under-$40 chains and chokers — good for a first jewellery gift or a stocking filler.

Approx. $35View at Lovisa

Bellroy

Bellroy Hide & Seek wallet

Melbourne design, leather that ages well. Replaces the sad old one.

Approx. $129View at Bellroy

Frank Green

Frank Green reusable cup

Australian-made, ceramic-lined. Genuinely used daily.

Approx. $45View at Frank Green

JB Hi-Fi

Polaroid Now instant camera

Prints you can stick on the fridge — great for milestone birthdays.

Approx. $199View at JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi

Temperature-control smart mug

For the one who reheats the same coffee four times.

Approx. $179View at JB Hi-Fi

Spotify AU

Spotify Premium gift card

Small, instant, and always used.

Approx. $30View at Spotify AU

ClassBento

Local cooking class for two

A night out that turns into a story, not clutter.

Approx. $180View at ClassBento

GetYourGuide

Great Ocean Road day tour

For people who'd rather do something than own something.

Approx. $155View at GetYourGuide

ClassBento

ClassBento workshop gift card

For the endlessly curious one who has everything.

Approx. $140View at ClassBento

Australia Zoo

Adopt an Australian animal

A gift for someone who genuinely doesn't want more things.

Approx. $50View at Australia Zoo

LEGO Australia

LEGO Classic creative bricks

Open-ended play that survives more than one Christmas.

Approx. $49View at LEGO Australia

Kmart

Art and craft kit

Everything in one box for a rainy-day tween.

Approx. $35View at Kmart

Kmart

Soft plush toy

The one that ends up in every family photo.

Approx. $25View at Kmart

Big W

Family card game

Under $20 and reliably the hit of the afternoon.

Approx. $15View at Big W

Anaconda

Insulated stainless drink bottle

For the gym-obsessed one who's still using a servo bottle.

Approx. $45View at Anaconda

Anaconda

Massage ball & recovery kit

Recovery gear that actually gets used after leg day.

Approx. $59View at Anaconda

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