Anniversary Gift Ideas

Anniversary Gifts & Gift Ideas

Skip the traditional anniversary presents this year. A candle burns down. A card gets recycled. An experience gets retold at every dinner party for the next decade. The RedBalloon range of anniversary experiences covers everything from a quiet high tea to a flight above the clouds, so there's something for the 1st anniversary and the 40th alike.

Anniversary gifts for him

Buying for a man who says he "doesn't need anything" is its own kind of milestone. Give him something he'd never book for himself, like an American Whiskey Masterclass and Tasting that turns him into the resident expert at every dinner party after, or a V8 Mustang Race Car Driving Experience for six laps he'll be replaying in his head for weeks. Browse the full range of gifts for him for more ideas.

Anniversary gifts for her

The best anniversary gifts for her are the ones she wouldn't plan for herself. A Couples Day Spa Package with Massage, Mini Facial and More gives you both a proper reset, while Sky High Tea at Bar 83 with a glass of sparkling wine, 83 floors above Sydney, is the kind of afternoon she'll be sending photos of to the group chat. See the full range of gifts for her for more.

Wedding anniversary gifts

If it's your own wedding anniversary, or you're marking someone else's, the best presents for wedding anniversary occasions are the ones you experience side by side. A Pasta Making Class for Two gets you both elbow-deep in flour and laughing about it. For a couple who'd rather cruise than cook, browse cruises or the wider wine and dine range. Recently married? Have a look at our wedding gifts too.

Anniversary Gifts by Year

Traditional wedding anniversary gifts follow a theme for every year of marriage. We reckon the theme works better as inspiration than instruction.

1-year anniversary. Tradition says paper. We say start the tradition of your own with a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Mudgee region, champagne included. Explore more of our flying range for other ways to start year two on a high.

5-year anniversary. Traditionally marked with wood, which is exactly the excuse you need to get outdoors. A Private Night Cruise on Sydney Harbour with wine trades timber for twinkling city lights instead.

10-year anniversary. Tin and aluminium are the traditional picks, but a decade together deserves something with a bit more sparkle. Adelaide Hills High Tea with a bottle of sparkling wine delivers views over the Onkaparinga River and handmade treats to match the occasion.

25-year anniversary. Silver is the traditional gift, but there's a stronger case for giving each other altitude instead. An Exclusive VIP Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Gold Coast, with a five-star breakfast to follow, marks a quarter of a century properly.

30-year anniversary and beyond. Go all out with a Seaplane Flight over Sydney with a three-course lunch and bubbly. Take off from Rose Bay, watch the harbour unfold below, then land for lunch. It's the kind of gift that matches the milestone.

Not sure which year it's landed on, or which experience they'd pick? A RedBalloon Gift Voucher lets them choose their own, valid for five years so there's no pressure to decide today.

Looking for a different occasion?

Not celebrating an anniversary just yet? We've got you covered for whatever's next. Browse engagement gifts for the couple who just said yes, wedding gifts for the big day itself, or the full range of gift ideas for all occasions if you're shopping for someone else's milestone entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good anniversary gift?

The best anniversary gifts are the ones you can share, not just unwrap. Experiences like a Seaplane Flight over Sydney with a champagne brunch or a relaxed high tea give you both something to look forward to and talk about long after the day itself.

What's the traditional gift for each wedding anniversary year?

Traditional themes run from paper in year one through to gold at year fifty, with wood, tin, silver and more marking the years in between. Many couples now treat the theme as a jumping-off point for an experience rather than a literal object, like a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two instead of a paper card.

What should I get for a first wedding anniversary?

The traditional first anniversary gift is paper, but a shared experience tends to mean more than a printed keepsake. A scenic flight, a long lunch or a Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour all make for a memorable start to married life.

What's a good gift for a 25th wedding anniversary?

Silver is the traditional 25th anniversary gift, but a milestone quarter-century often calls for something bigger. A scenic flight, a luxury getaway or a fine dining experience for two are popular ways to mark it.

What are good anniversary gifts for men who are hard to buy for?

Look for something he wouldn't book for himself. A flight simulator session, a bridge climb or a proper barbershop treatment all work well for men who claim they "don't want anything."

What are good anniversary gifts for women?

Day spa packages, high tea and scenic cruises are consistently popular anniversary gifts for her. A Scenic Seaplane Flight with a seafood platter and bubbly is a step up from the usual dinner reservation.

Can I let my partner choose their own anniversary experience?

Yes. A RedBalloon gift voucher can be put toward any experience on the site and stays valid for five years, so there's no rush and no risk of picking the wrong one.