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Kids don't remember what they unwrap. They remember what happened next. That's the thinking behind giving Christmas gifts for kids as experiences rather than more things for the toy box. An experience voucher skips the size guessing, the wrapping paper and the returns queue in January. Pick the activity, hand over the voucher, and let them choose the day it happens. RedBalloon Christmas gift ideas for kids span animal encounters, go-karting, theme parks and hands-on classes all across Australia. Below are the picks worth wrapping this year, sorted by age, along with a few of the questions we're asked most in December. Gift a story you can’t wait to hear.
Toys get old fast. A day out somewhere new tends not to. At RedBalloon, the range covers pretty much anything a kid could ask for this December, from wildlife encounters and theme parks to go karting and hands-on classes.
A few of this year's standouts, across driving, animals and the great outdoors.
This age tends to want to touch, climb or explore something, not just watch it from behind glass.
Tweens are past the petting zoo stage but not quite ready for full blown thrill rides, so the better fit is something active and a little bit daring.
Plenty of families search by gender when a child's interests aren't obvious yet, though most of what's on this page works well regardless. For more specific browsing, the gifts for girls and gifts for boys ranges are worth a look, alongside something that tends to land well with any kid.
Not every Christmas gift needs to be the main event. Shorter experiences and smaller voucher amounts work just as well tucked into a stocking or given alongside something bigger.
RedBalloon gift vouchers are valid for 5 years from the date of purchase, so there's no pressure to use it over the school holidays. Digital vouchers arrive by email and can be bought right up until Christmas Day, which helps if you're shopping at the last minute.
Kangaroo Point Twilight Rock Climb gets them scaling a floodlit cliff face in Brisbane after dark, guide and gear included. It's a step up from the usual teen gift, no licence required.
Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve Entry puts them on boardwalks through natural bushland with koalas overhead, no enclosure in sight.
Splash Room Experience - Gold Coast is a padded, waterproof room built for throwing paint and water at the walls, made for burning off energy when the weather doesn't cooperate.
Yes. Every RedBalloon voucher includes a personal message field at checkout, so it's easy to add a note from whoever's giving the gift.
Five years from the date of purchase, so there's no rush to book something in over the school holidays specifically.
A gift card lets them browse the full range and pick exactly what they want, in any amount. It's still an experience gift, just with the choice handed over.
Shopping for the rest of the family too? A few more Christmas gift ranges worth a look: