Experience Gifting

Life is full of precious moments. That feeling you get when you give someone the perfect gift is one of them. At RedBalloon, we’re here to help you become a gifting hero.

Looking for gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place. When you gift someone a RedBalloon experience their journey begins, where it takes them is up to you. Take inspiration from our articles and customer reviews on gifts guaranteed to show the person you love just how much you care. Get ready to #ExperienceGifting.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas gift ideas for couples

Gifts for two are twice as nice.

Christmas presents for parents

Do you end up buying the same Christmas gift for mum and dad every year? It's time to break with tradition.

Christmas gifts to get you out of trouble

Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get back in the good books with a Christmas gift that’s certain to impress.

Christmas gifts for kids

The best bit is you can share these experiences together!

Christmas gifts for her

Does your girlfriend always nail Christmas gifts? Now it’s your turn to return the favour.

Christmas gifts for him

If you’re still struggling to think of a Christmas gift for your partner, brother or father – don’t panic. There’s still plenty of time to find the perfect gift!

Christmas gifts for dad

From the foodie to the thrill-seeker, we’ve got the perfect experience gift for every type of dad.

Christmas gifts for mum

Looking to spoil your mum with something special this Christmas? Break with tradition and gift her a cracking experience.

Christmas gift ideas for the early bird

Like to be organised when it comes to Christmas shopping? We hear you.

Christmas sale experiences

Tis’ the season to be jolly and bag a Christmas bargain.

Personalised Christmas gifts

If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts we have some lovely personalised options perfect for every member of the family.

Romantic Christmas getaways

From glamping adventures to luxury getaways here's some summer holiday inspo.

Christmas gifts for teens

We have loads of experience gifts with guaranteed wow-factor.

Christmas gifts for kids who have everything

This Christmas, you could always break with tradition and gift the kids a cracking experience instead of more stuff?

Win at Christmas with Afterpay

Treat yourself and someone else to a cracking experience you can share together.

Secret Santa gift ideas

First thing is first, put down the novelty mug.

Be a gifting hero this Christmas

Christmas shopping has never been easier.

Kris Kringle gift ideas

Here are some ideas on just what a budget of $50 can get you. You'll be surprised just how far it will go!

Unique birthday gifts

When it comes to those milestone moments, it’s always nice to treat someone to something they aren’t expecting.

21st birthday gift ideas

Gifting an experience is a great way to ensure they’ll remember their 21st gift forever.

30th birthday gift ideas

Not all hen’s parties need to involve a nightclub…

60th birthday gift ideas

Here are some of the many activities we managed to squeeze into an action-packed weekend away.

Birthday gifts for animal lovers

From shark diving to cuddling koalas – there is something to suit everyone!

Gifts for him

Men can be tricky to buy for… Usually because if they want something, chances are they went out and bought it for themselves.

Gifts for her

Whatever you are celebrating, we have an experience gift she is bound to love.

Engagement gift etiquette

Heading to an engagement party and not quite sure whether you’re expected to bring a gift?

Wedding anniversary gifts

If you're stuck for ideas of what to get your spouse for your wedding anniversary, look to tradition for some inspiration.

Anniversary gift reviews

Here are some experiences our customers have enjoyed as anniversary gifts.

Graduation gifts

If you're stuck for ideas of what to get your spouse for your wedding anniversary, look to tradition for some inspiration.

Wedding gift ideas

What is the best gift for a wedding? An experience they can share together.

Gift a cracking experience

Why it’s time to break with your usual gifting traditions this Christmas.

Kyle and Jackie O's 12 Days of Christmas

Listen to KIIS 1065 each weekday to win a cracking RedBalloon experience.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Ten lucky callers have won a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb at night for two people as part of Kyle and Jackie O’s 12 Days of Christmas.

Go Karting Challenge

Gift your loved ones the chance to race around one of the best go karting tracks in Australia.

Hot air ballooning

Spoil your friends or family with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Seaside champagne breakfast in Balmoral

Is breakfast your favourite meal of the day? We hear you.

Quad bike adventure for two

Need to ramp up your gift giving this Christmas? Break with tradition and gift a cracking experience – like a quad bike safari tour.

Shark dive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Christmas gifts don’t get much more jawesome than this! Gift the animal lover in your life the chance to dive face to fin with 3-metre Grey Nurse sharks.

Helicopter flight over Sydney

Still looking for cracking Christmas present ideas? Gift someone a helicopter flight and help them tick an item off their bucket list.

Winery tour with five-course lunch and matched wines for two

Indulge in the ultimate foodie experience in the Hunter Valley. Tuck into a five-course meal with matched wines as well as a tour of the historic Bimbadgen winery.

Introduction to indoor skydiving

We’re talking about being completely airborne in a giant wind tunnel.

Luxury Mollymook retreat

If you’ve never heard of Mollymook, we’re about to introduce you to your new favourite holiday location.

V8 race car driving four laps Sydney

Have you or do you know someone who’s always wanted to drive a real V8 race car? Here’s why this experience needs to end up under your Christmas tree.

Where to celebrate Christmas lunch

Let the feasting begin.

Great places to enjoy high tea

High tea is a lovely way to celebrate a special occasion from hen’s parties to birthdays even baby showers.

Buck's party ideas that buck the trend

From brewery tours to supercar driving experiences, here are some options for bachelor parties that don’t involve a dance floor.

Classy hen's party ideas

Not all hen’s parties need to involve a nightclub…

Uluru Adventures

Here are some of the many activities we managed to squeeze into an action-packed weekend away.

Escapes that won’t break the bank

Take a holiday for under $300.

Best beach holidays

Key ingredients: sun, salt and sand!

10 dining experiences to tick off your bucket list

Time to treat your taste buds.

Fun foodie activities

Sometimes you’re in the mood for more than just a sit-down meal.

Gift different with RedBalloon

Get inspired by these unique gift ideas and experience the true joy of gifting today.

Discover Sydney Harbour on a private cruise

Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Sydney Harbour in style.

Surry Hills food safari

You’ll leave with full bellies and a bunch of new favourite haunts you’ll be keen to return to next time you’re in town.

Whale watching season

If you’re looking for a relaxing whale watching cruise, this probably isn’t the experience for you, but if you’re up for an adventure the speed boat thrill ride is the only way to do it!

Customer reviews: flying experiences

It might be your first time skydiving or you might be gifting someone the chance to see their city from the sky in a helicopter flight.

Customer reviews: gourmet gifts

Have a RedBalloon gift voucher and can't decide how to spend it? Take notes from our customers as they review their favourite dining experiences. Bon appetite!

Customer reviews: birthday gifts

Need some gift ideas for someone who has everything? Have a browse of the birthday gifts that were a big hit with our RedBalloon customers.

Customer reviews: getaways

There’s a long weekend just around the corner so you might want to start planning your mini-break today.

Everything you need to know about indoor skydiving

Insane. Crazy. Unbelievable. Surreal. It’s hard to choose just one word to describe the feeling of flying (yes, FLYING) up and down a giant glass wind tunnel.

Luxury glamping in Bendigo

We have a range of glamping experiences on our site and our newest addition takes luxury camping to a whole new level.

Melbourne’s rooftop airstream accommodation

This boutique hotel offers accommodation in six chrome airstream trailers in the most glamorous trailer park you’ve ever seen in your life.

Cooking classes

Maybe you’ve been inspired by MKR or simply want to add to your weekly kitchen repertoire? Here are a few cooking classes that should probably be on your radar.

Epic experiences to try at least once

You can now purchase a RedBalloon experience using Afterpay. Yep, this means you can fully embrace the YOLO life by living large and paying small!

Ultimate bucket list

Sometimes you’ve got to allow yourself to live large.

Iconic Australian experiences to add to your bucket list

Strewth, you’d be a galah not to have these iconic Aussie experiences on your must-do list for 2018.

Best places to get away

From family fun in the sun to romantic escapes for two – we have a range of getaways to suits all tastes and budgets.

Adventure awaits

If you’re keen to kick off 2018 with an adventure, start planning now.

Hidden gems on the NSW south coast

Pack your bags, stock up on snacks and let the road trip begin. These destinations are definitely worth the drive.

RedBalloon glamping adventures

We have a range of glamping experiences available across Australia. So, start planning your next adventure now.

Glamping in the Shoalhaven

After a cruisy three-and-a-half-hour drive from the city we arrived at the campsite in the dark and almost tripped over a wombat on the way to our tent.