A proper thanks.

Curated picks

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

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

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

ST. ALi

ST. ALi single-origin coffee

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

Approx. $26View at ST. ALi

Tea Tonic

T2 / Tea Tonic gift pack

Botanical blends for the non-coffee drinker in the family.

Approx. $42View at Tea Tonic

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

The Hamper Emporium

Australian birthday hamper

Wine, chocolate and shortbread, delivered nationwide.

Approx. $129View at The Hamper Emporium

Audible AU

Audible gift membership

Perfect for long commutes, long walks and long recoveries.

Approx. $59View at Audible AU

Prouds the Jewellers

Silver or gold bracelet

A classic bracelet at a sensible price — plenty of styles to match them.

Approx. $99View at Prouds the Jewellers

Lovisa

Everyday necklace from Lovisa

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

Approx. $35View at Lovisa

Frank Green

Frank Green reusable cup

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

Approx. $45View at Frank Green

Spotify AU

Spotify Premium gift card

Small, instant, and always used.

Approx. $30View at Spotify AU

Australia Zoo

Adopt an Australian animal

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

Approx. $50View at Australia Zoo

Anaconda

Insulated stainless drink bottle

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

Approx. $45View at Anaconda

Prezzee

Prezzee digital gift card

Arrives by email in minutes — the honest last-minute option.

Approx. $50View at Prezzee

Uber Eats AU

Uber Eats voucher

Dinner sorted — ideal for new parents and hard weeks.

Approx. $50View at Uber Eats AU

Who Gives A Crap

Who Gives A Crap gift box

Funny, useful, and 50% of profits build toilets. Australian.

Approx. $32View at Who Gives A Crap

The Hamper Emporium

Get-well care hamper

Tea, soup, soft socks and something to read.

Approx. $75View at The Hamper Emporium

Koh Living

Thank-you stationery & candle set

For teachers, coaches and the people who quietly help.

Approx. $55View at Koh Living

Kmart

Build-your-own gift basket

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

Approx. $40View at Kmart

QBD Books

Modern board game for the table

A proper table game — the kind that turns into a weekly ritual.

Approx. $59View at QBD Books

QBD Books

Illustrated tarot & oracle deck

Beautifully illustrated cards and a guidebook — a lovely, curious gift.

Approx. $35View at QBD Books

Gameology

Party card game for a crowd

Quick to learn, loud to play — good for family get-togethers.

Approx. $25View at Gameology

MECCA

Nail polish gift set

Six trending shades in a giftable box — salon results at home.

Approx. $49View at MECCA

ClassBento

Escape room experience for four

Sixty minutes, one locked room, four brains — a team-building gift that's genuinely fun.

Approx. $120View at ClassBento

ClassBento

Terrarium building workshop

Build a mini garden in glass — plants, moss, and pebbles. Take it home, keep it alive.

Approx. $75View at ClassBento

Dan Murphy's

Craft beer tasting pack

A dozen Australian breweries they probably haven't tried yet.

Approx. $75View at Dan Murphy's

Dan Murphy's

Australian craft gin

Native botanicals from a small Aussie distillery — a proper gift.

Approx. $85View at Dan Murphy's

RedBalloon

Day spa package

Massage, facial, and a genuinely quiet couple of hours.

Approx. $189View at RedBalloon

Formaggio

Cheese club subscription

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

Approx. $95View at Formaggio

GetYourGuide

Wine tasting tour for two

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

Approx. $180View at GetYourGuide

Kitchen Warehouse

Non-stick pan and pot set

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

Approx. $249View at Kitchen Warehouse

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