Beyond the supermarket chocolate.

Curated picks

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

Sand & Sky

Sand & Sky pink clay mask

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

Approx. $49View at Sand & Sky

Haigh's Chocolates

Haigh's chocolate Easter selection

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

Approx. $40View at Haigh's Chocolates

Koko Black

Koko Black praline collection

Beautifully boxed Belgian-style chocolate, made in Melbourne.

Approx. $55View at Koko Black

QBD Books

Children's picture books

Better than chocolate, and it lasts longer.

Approx. $35View at QBD Books

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

Kmart

Build-your-own gift basket

Budget-friendly and personal — pick five things they love.

Approx. $40View at Kmart

RedBalloon

Animal encounter at the zoo

Behind-the-scenes with the keepers — brilliant for animal people.

Approx. $99View at RedBalloon

House

Cotton kitchen apron

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

Approx. $35View at House

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

GetYourGuide

Wine tasting tour for two

Half-day Yarra Valley tour — cellar doors, cheese boards, scenic vineyard views.

Approx. $180View at GetYourGuide

Anaconda

Backyard cricket set

Bat, stumps and ball — Boxing Day sorted for the whole street.

Approx. $89View at Anaconda

RedBalloon

Escape room for a group

Sixty minutes of puzzles and mild arguing. Great for siblings.

Approx. $49View at RedBalloon

Kitchen Warehouse

Non-stick pan and pot set

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

Approx. $249View at Kitchen Warehouse

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

ST. ALi

ST. ALi single-origin coffee

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

Approx. $26View at ST. ALi

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

QBD Books

Australian cookbook

A cookbook they'll actually cook from, not just shelve.

Approx. $45View at QBD Books

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

Anaconda

Insulated stainless drink bottle

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

Approx. $45View at Anaconda

Uber Eats AU

Uber Eats voucher

Dinner sorted — ideal for new parents and hard weeks.

Approx. $50View at Uber Eats AU

JB Hi-Fi

Portable mini projector

Backyard movie nights, sleepovers, presentations — projects up to 120 inches.

Approx. $299View at JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi

Compact drone with 4K camera

Cinematic aerial shots in a backpack — foldable, beginner-friendly, GPS-locked.

Approx. $599View at JB Hi-Fi

Universal Store

Cap and beanie set

Two everyday hats — a dad cap for sunny days, a beanie for cold ones.

Approx. $69View at Universal Store

MECCA

SPF sunscreen duo

Face and body SPF — lightweight, non-greasy, invisible under makeup. Sun care, upgraded.

Approx. $55View at MECCA

GetYourGuide

Sunrise hot air balloon flight

Float over the Yarra Valley at dawn — a once-in-a-lifetime gift with a champagne breakfast.

Approx. $350View at GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide

Beginner surf lesson

Two-hour lesson with all gear included — stand up on your first wave (or laugh trying).

Approx. $90View at GetYourGuide

Gift Card Store

Multi-store dining gift card

A flexible dining option when you know they would rather choose the venue themselves.

Approx. $100View at Gift Card Store

GetYourGuide

Scenic helicopter flight

Twenty-minute city scenic flight — the big-occasion gift that gets remembered forever.

Approx. $250View at GetYourGuide

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