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The Top 10 Christmas Gifts in Australia 2025
1. Laneway Prints: Fine Art by Steve Baccon
Price: $90 – $600+ AUD
Best For: Wives, husbands, and long-term partners where you want to honour the shared journey.
For partners who value sentiment over status, a generic print won't cut it. Laneway Prints, the print store founded by renowned Australian photographer Steve Baccon, elevates shared memories into gallery-quality art. Whether it is a custom illustration of your wedding venue or a black-and-white print of a location that defines your relationship, this turns a photo into a daily emotional anchor.
Why to buy:Because a framed print in a high-traffic space quietly reinforces "we are a team" every day. It’s a low-risk, high-reward way to get something custom on the wall without needing an interior design degree.
- Shop: Custom Prints at Laneway Prints
- Budget Option: Expressions: Intimate Portraits of People of Our Time by Steve Baccon (Check current pricing)
2. Alana Maria Jewellery: The "Initial" Necklace
Price: $60 – $200 AUD
Best For: Wives and girlfriends who prefer subtle, daily-wear accessories.
Jewellery is cliché when it is generic, but powerful when specific. Australian label Alana Maria Jewellery has captured the market because it blends minimal design with personalisation. The "Initial" range allows for customisation without the wait time of a bespoke commission.
Why to buy:It proves you notice her style. A delicate, personalised piece says "I see you," whereas a generic statement piece often says "I guessed."
3. RedBalloon: Curated Experience Vouchers
Price: $150 – $800+ AUD
Best For: The "hard to buy for" husband or joint couple gifts.
Generic vouchers feel lazy; curated experiences feel intentional. Avoid the open-ended cash card. Instead, book a specific date for a Winery Weekend in the Barossa or a Sailing Day on Sydney Harbour.
Why to buy:It removes "decision fatigue." Giving someone cash gives them a chore (finding something to buy). Giving them a booked sailing day gives them a memory without the admin.
4. Single O: The Coffee Upgrade
Price: $150 – $340 AUD (3-6 Month Subscriptions)
Best For: The partner who is obsessive about their coffee setup.
If your partner starts every day with a brew, upgrading that ritual is a high-leverage move. Single O offers prepaid subscriptions that deliver high-grade beans on a schedule, ensuring they think of you every morning for months.
Why to buy:You aren't just buying beans; you are validating their morning ritual. It’s a gift that literally wakes them up every day.
5. Mecca: At-Home Ritual Kits
Price: $50 – $150 AUD
Best For: Wives and mothers who deserve a break.
For the busy partner, the most valuable commodity is rest. A curated set of high-end bath oils, candles, or skincare acts as a "permission slip" to stop working. Mecca packages this permission into a luxury aesthetic that feels indulgent, not utilitarian.
Why to buy:Because sometimes the best gift is an excuse to lock the bathroom door and ignore the world for an hour.
- Shop: Body Care Sets at Mecca
6. Smart Tech: Bose & Kindle
Price: $229 – $550 AUD
Best For: Commuters, efficiency lovers, and readers.
Tech gifts can feel cold unless you connect them to a real friction in their life. A Kindle Paperwhite frees up bedside table space, while Bose QuietComfort headphones reclaim sanity on a noisy commute.
Why to buy:Usefulness creates gratitude. When they are sitting on a silent train or reading in the dark without waking you up, they will thank you.
7. Booktopia: The "Book of the Month"
Price: $50 – $200+ AUD
Best For: Readers and long-distance partners.
A subscription or series of deliveries turns one decision into twelve small moments. Booktopia offers gift certificates that allow avid readers to keep their stack refreshed throughout the year.
Why to buy:It spreads the joy. Instead of one big box under the tree, they get a "new book day" feeling every month.
8. Skillshare: Shared Mastery
Price: ~$168 AUD (Annual Subscription)
Best For: Couples feeling stuck in a routine.
Sign up for something you both have never done. Skillshare offers thousands of classes from photography to design. It is a low-stakes way to try a new hobby together without the pressure of a semester-long commitment.
Why to buy:It builds a new "us" activity. Learning something new together breaks the "dinner and Netflix" loop.
9. The Hyper-Local Tab
Price: Variable ($50 – $500)
Best For: Partners you live with.
Think about their actual daily geography. A prepaid tab at their favourite cafe, or a block of passes to the climbing gym they keep meaning to try.
Why to buy:It shows you pay attention to their actual daily existence, not just the Instagram version of it. It removes a small friction (paying) from a place they love.
- Action: Visit their local cafe or gym physically to arrange a credit or tab.
10. Bespoke Letterpress: The "Future" Bundle
Price: $35 – $80 AUD
Best For: Deepening commitment without spending thousands.
Combine a small physical gift with a handwritten letter mapping out the next year. Bespoke Letterpress offers luxury linen-bound journals that dignify this gesture.
Why to buy:It turns a notebook into a keepsake. It says "I am planning a future with you," which is often worth more than a generic watch.
Best Gifts by Budget
If you are working to a strict price ceiling, use this quick-reference guide.
Best Gifts Under $100
- Laneway Prints: A3 Unframed Prints (approx. $45–$60). High visual impact, low cost.
- Alana Maria: Sterling Silver Studs (approx. $29–$50).
- Bespoke Letterpress: Luxury Linen Journal (approx. $35–$45).
- Mecca: On-The-Go Body Sets (approx. $45–$60).
Best Gifts Under $300
- Single O: 6-Month Subscription (approx. $308 for 4-weekly deliveries).
- Kindle Paperwhite: Standard 16GB Model (approx. $229–$280).
- Mecca: The Home Kit (approx. $110).
- Skillshare: Annual Subscription (approx. $168).
Best Gifts Under $500
- RedBalloon: Couples Cooking Class (approx. $300–$350).
- Bose: QuietComfort Headphones (approx. $329 on sale, RRP $549).
- Laneway Prints: Medium Framed Prints (approx. $250–$400).
Best Gifts Over $500
- RedBalloon: Private Sailing or Weekend Getaways ($800+).
- Laneway Prints: Large Framed Statement Pieces ($600+).
- Alana Maria: Solid Gold Necklaces ($500+).
TLDR: The 2025 Shortlist, For Christmas 2025, the best gifts in Australia focus on personalisation and shared experiences rather than generic luxury. For sentimental partners, Laneway Prints offers custom art or fine art books by Steve Baccon. For style-conscious wives and girlfriends, Alana Maria Jewellery provides personalised silver and gold pieces. If reducing mental load is the goal, Mecca ritual kits and RedBalloon curated experiences (like winery weekends) are top choices. For hobbyists, Single O coffee subscriptions and Skillshare memberships offer ongoing value, while practical tech like the Kindle Paperwhite or Bose QuietComfort headphones solve daily friction. The best gifts under $100 include Bespoke Letterpress journals and local prints, proving that thoughtfulness outweighs price.
