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Gift a story you can't wait to hear. A good Christmas gift gets unwrapped, a great one gets talked about well into the new year, and every Christmas gift idea on this page is picked with that in mind, something worth looking forward to rather than something that ends up regifted or returned.
Christmas presents don't need to be complicated. An experience gift means no size guessing, no gift receipt tucked in just in case, and nothing sitting in a cupboard come February. Just pick the moment, choose the voucher, and let the person you're buying for decide when they want it to happen.
Something to look forward to, not something to return in January. Shopping for gifts for her, gifts for him, or presents for the whole family? An experience gift skips the guesswork. Pick the moment, hand over the voucher, and let them lock in the date that suits them.
Once you know who you're buying for, Christmas present ideas get a lot easier to narrow down. Below, you'll find Christmas gifts for her, him, couples and kids, plus a few answers to the questions we're asked most at this time of year. Here's where we'd start.
For the woman who spends all year looking after everyone else, a Private Yoga by the Sea Session at Bondi Icebergs is 60 minutes that belongs entirely to her, with the ocean doing most of the talking. It's one of our better Christmas gift ideas for her, and it works just as well if you're searching more broadly for gifts for women this year.
Skip another jumper. V8 Drive and Front Seat Passenger Laps - Melbourne puts him behind the wheel of a V8 for six laps of Sandown Raceway, then two passenger laps to feel it from the other seat. For more Christmas gifts for men, the full gifts for him range has plenty more where that came from.
A shared gift beats two separate ones that both end up in a drawer. Private Luxury Yacht, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for 2 covers a two hour sail around Sydney with a private skipper, a full dinner, and an unaccompanied night on board before breakfast the next morning. If you're stuck on gifts to give a boyfriend for Christmas, or a wife who says she doesn't need anything, this covers both.
For the wife who's earned a proper reset, a Warm Oil Upper Body and Facial Massage with Hair Wash is built to ease stress and calm things down, hair wash included. Simple, and exactly the kind of thing she wouldn't book for herself.
For the husband who says he doesn't need anything, a Sydney Harbour Cruise with 3 Course Lunch for 2 gives him three hours on the water with a proper three course menu on the upper deck. No card games needed, the view does the talking.
For the girlfriend who'd pick a view over another candle, a Golden Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise means 90 minutes aboard Heaven, with drinks and light refreshments while the city lights come on around you.
For the boyfriend who likes a challenge, an All Inclusive Mystery Picnic Experience with Wine sends you off solving riddles and clues around Victoria, picking up picnic supplies from local producers along the way, before settling in to eat it all at the final stop.
Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney turns an ordinary weekend into an after hours visit to the zoo, with animal encounters, keeper talks and a safari style tent for the night. It's one of the more unique Christmas gifts for family we offer, and a solid alternative to another toy that's forgotten by February. For Christmas gifts for kids specifically, browse the full gifts for kids range.
Mum gets a proper sit down lunch. The Luke Nguyen Lunch Menu with Wine at Botanic House for 2 is a chef tasting menu in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, with a bottle of wine included, in a setting she wouldn't book for herself. Dad gets the early start. A Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience Over Yarra Valley means floating above the Yarra River and the vineyards at first light, a view that's hard to arrange any other way. Both work just as well as Christmas gifts for Dad and Christmas gifts for Mum if you'd rather swap them around.
For the Christmas alcohol gifts crowd, a Cocktail Making Class at Millsheds Distillery has them crafting three classic cocktails with a twist, antipasto platter included. For something further from the usual, the Oyster & Pearl Farm Full Immersion Experience covers a Hawkesbury River cruise, a guided oyster tasting and a proper look at how pearls are farmed. Neither one needs wrapping paper.
Our Christmas Gift Vouchers are valid for 5 years from the date of purchase, so there's no rush to use it over the holidays. Digital vouchers are delivered by email and can be bought right up until Christmas Eve, which helps if you're shopping for Christmas presents at the last minute.
2 Nights Luxurious Pet Friendly Glamping in the Hunter Valley covers a two night stay under the stars with the dog welcome to come along. For more pet friendly options, browse the gifts for pets range.
A Tufting Beginner Friendly Workshop in Sydney runs for three hours with expert guidance and complimentary snacks and gives them a rug or wall hanging they actually made. It's a solid answer if you're stuck on Christmas gifts for teens who've already got everything else.
Yes. Every RedBalloon voucher includes a personal message field at checkout, so personalised Christmas gifts are the default rather than an upgrade.
Digital vouchers can be bought right up until Christmas Eve and arrive by email straight away. If you're booking a specific date rather than a flexible voucher, popular experiences can book out weeks ahead of the holidays, so earlier is better.
A Christmas gift card lets them browse everything and pick exactly what they want, in any amount. It's still an experience gift, just with the choice handed over to them.
Absolutely. If you're looking to save this year shop the wide variety of RedBalloon Christmas deals. Save on hot air ballooning, spa & wellness, driving experiences & much more.
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