Online gift cards

Gift cards and e-gift cards are the perfect last minute gift ideas or presents for those hard to buy for people in your life. With the new online gift cards available through RedBalloon, you can now choose a personalised design based on the occasion and recipient. You’ll find a range of tailored designs perfect for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, as a thank you, for him, for her and even for 2 people to enjoy together. You’ll also find special e-gift cards perfect for different personalities with options including:

• Experience sights and delights: let them choose from hundreds of enriching experiences that are all about exploring amazing places around Australia. This design is perfect for someone who would love to enjoy a getaway, outdoor activity, sightseeing tour and more.
• Experience food and adventure: let them choose from hundreds of decadent gourmet experiences or action-packed activities. From fine dining restaurants to wine tasting, or v8 racing to snorkelling, this is the perfect gift card design for someone who loves good food or has an adventurous side.

If you’re looking to buy gift cards online, our e-gift cards are the perfect go-to option when searching for gift ideas for family, friends, loved ones or even for corporate gifting. They can be selected at any denomination starting from $25 to $999. Both eGift cards and gift cards are valid for 5 years, giving the recipient plenty of time to redeem it on their favourite experience.

You’ll also discover a range of gift cards Australia wide at participating retail stores. These stores include Big W, Woolworths, Coles, Target and Aldi. These are the best gift cards to buy if you’re at the shops and stuck for present ideas. It doesn’t matter if you’ve left buying gift cards to the last minute, simply head to one of these stores to pick up a RedBalloon gift card that can be used on our entire experience range. You will find gift cards at different dollar amounts including $50 and $100. We also offer a $200 gift card exclusively in Woolworths and Big W which is perfect for making them feel extra special, whatever the occasion. Give the gift of choice with our range of gift cards and digital gift cards, the perfect present for anyone and any occasion!

Which are the best gift cards to buy?

Make their day with a RedBalloon gift card, one of the best gift cards available online and in stores. We want to make buying gift cards online as quick and easy as possible which is why we offer a range of tailor designed e-gift cards. You’ll find nine designs on offer for special occasions, recipients and gifting moments. You’ll also find a curated range of gift card ideas available in select stores, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone in your life.

Both gift cards and e-gift cards can be used on any of the thousands of experiences available at RedBalloon which means you really are giving the gift of choice. They will be able to use this on a range of experiences across flying, driving, wine and dine, animal experiences, outdoor activities, adventure sports, plus so much. They can also be used on any of our getaway packages and can be treated as an accommodation gift card. Simply pick the getaway you like and pay for it at checkout using the gift card.

What can I buy with my online gift card at RedBalloon?

If you have received a RedBalloon online e-gift card, these can be used towards all of the experiences and gifts and hampers available on the website. From flying to driving, or massages to wine and dine and more, you won’t be short of experiences to use your online gift cards for. They can also be treated as accommodation gift cards and put towards any of the getaway packages on offer on RedBalloon. Some of the most popular experiences people have used their e-gift card or gift card on include:

• Spa & wellness: indulge your senses and your body to a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Discover a range of massages, day spa packages, beauty treatments, plus more experiences that are perfect for using your e-gift card on, especially if you’re in need of some R&R. Explore our entire spa and wellness range today!
• Outdoor activities: experiencing the great outdoors has never been more enjoyable than with a RedBalloon experience. With an amazing range of theme parks available plus day trips, tours and golf experiences on offer, this is the perfect range to use your gift card on if you love getting out and about. Discover all our amazing outdoor activities here.
• Wine & dine: indulge your taste buds to the ultimate culinary or gourmet experience. From fine dining and high teas to wine tasting and brewery tours, these experiences will go down a treat. As plenty of our wine and dine experiences are designed for 2 people, this is perfect for using your gift card on if you want to create shared memories with a loved one. Explore our range of wine and dine experiences to find the perfect gourmet treat.
• Getaways: with romantic getaways, glamping, weekend escapes and more on offer, you can understand why people love using their gift cards (also known as accommodation gift cards) on these experiences. Escape the daily grind and enjoy a well-deserved getaway with your plus one to your favourite destination. Have a look at all our getaway packages to find the perfect experience to use your accommodation gift card on.

How to use e-gift cards?

Gift cards are for a monetary value and are used to purchase experience vouchers or gift products on our website. There are a few simple steps involved in using either your gift card or e-gift cards on RedBalloon.

1. Go to the RedBalloon website and browse for the experience or product you want to redeem your gift card on.
2. Add this to your cart and follow the steps to checkout.
3. Once you have reached the checkout, either log in to your account, create an account or continue as a guest to enter your gift card number and pin.
4. Check all the details are correct and confirm payment.
5. Once this is complete, you will receive an email confirming your booking details. Follow the instructions in the email to request your preferred booking dates for your experience.
6. If you need more information on how to use your gift card or e-gift card, click here or click the ‘use a voucher’ icon in the navigation menu.

Please note: If you have left over credit it will remain in your RedBalloon account for you to use at a later time.

Do I need to buy a gift card to then get an experience voucher?

No, you can purchase an experience voucher directly on the website. Simply search for  the experience you want to purchase and click “book this time” to lock in a date and time immediately, or select ‘Buy as a voucher’ which allows you to book a date in the future or give the voucher as a gift. If you already have a gift card, this can be used to purchase any experience or product on the RedBalloon website.