Where To Score The Best Christmas Gifts In Melbourne For 2025
‘Tis the season to spend—on others. The annual festive-feels spending-spree is well underway, as the hunt continues for stocking-fillers and Secret Santa “it’s the thought that counts” prezzies, right through to let’s blow the budget items.
We’ve curated a list to end re-gifting, with practical products, activities/experiences and holiday-themed collections all in the mix.
Let’s get Christmas sorted.
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Fab Finds
Coffee
If all you want for Christmas is to wake up to a banging coffee (and what Melbourne local doesn't), then gift yourself a bag of ST. ALi’s Nutcracker Christmas Blend. The legendary coffee roasters have dropped a limited-edition release that infuses classic Christmas notes of stollen and fruit cake, with a warm toffee undertone. If you're actually looking for a gift for someone else (secret Santa, hard-to-buy for in-laws), order online and get a couple of bags delivered with one of the slick mugs from their range—this orange one's a vibe.
Jewellery
Image Credit: Erstwilder | Website
Enthusiastic foodie Alice Zaslavsky has launched a limited-edition jewellery range, teaming up with Aussie accessory label Erstwilder (established 2011).
The “In Praise of Veg” collection is quirky as—putting veggies in the spotlight with everything from tomato and onion necklaces to peas-in-a-pod earrings.
The aim? To create wearable art that boosts confidence and sparks conversation. There’s also a heap of other collections, including a Christmas-themed one.
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Table Setting
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Silva Tasinato remembers the laughter, love and food of her upbringing in Italy—and she’s recreating that magic here in Australia with Tabl-escaped, a brand focused on “making every meal and dining experience extra special.”
The range spans napkins, placemats, candle sticks, bread baskets and more.
Book
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For the book lover in your life, this could be the go-to gift.
Former teacher and now Melbourne stylist Sally Mackinnon has written Styled—How to Dress as Your Stylish Self, a guide to dismantling restrictive fashion rules and finding happiness through your wardrobe.
It’s packed with ideas, tips and hacks, and is described by readers as a timeless handbook for joyful dressing.
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Make-up
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Estelle Michaelides is a multi-talented creator whose work spans fashion design, cosmetics, styling and illustration.
Living and breathing flair, self-expression and artistic storytelling, the Collingwood-based artist launched Saint Stella M—a beauty range featuring glitter eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, beauty brushes and jelly blushes.
The gorgeous gift packs even come with affirmation oracle cards.
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Wine Glass Charms
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Penfolds has been crafting fine drops since the mid-1800s, when it was founded in South Australia by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary.
This festive season, you can personalise a Penfolds wine charm gift pack—choosing from a range of winemaking motifs, symbols and letters.
Each gift box comes beautifully wrapped, so there’s no stress making it look extra pretty.
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Sneakers
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First seen in the late 90s as a fireproof shoe for Formula 1 drivers, the Puma Speedcat has since become a sleek streetwear staple.
The sporty style was reimagined for everyday wear—minus the fireproof lining—and now comes in heaps of new colourways, including animal print.
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Personal Care
Image Credit: The Body Shop | Website
With a long-time commitment to caring for the planet, The Body Shop (founded in the 70s) is gearing up to celebrate its 50th next year.
The new Melbourne Emporium store is packed with skincare, body care, haircare and makeup products made with natural and fair-trade ingredients.
This season’s scents include Caramel Cuddle, Cranberry Crush and Sugarplum Passion.
Create your own gift sets with bags and boxes handmade by the Nepalese Community Fair Trade partner, Get Paper Industry.
Terrific Treats
Cakes And Baked Goods
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The legends at Penny For Pound have dropped an adorable (and a little bit grumpy-looking) Rudolph Bûche de Noël made with layers of choccie sponge, raspberry chocolate crunch, a raspberry vanilla cream and chocolate mousse that's perfect for bringing to friendmas and claiming as your own. The entire Christmas range—including a classic Panettone—makes an adorable gift for the hard-to-buy-for folks in your life. If you're lucky, they'll share it all with you, too.
Tarts
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Melbourne's beloved Tarts Anon has just dropped their Christmas range, and as expected, it's a cracker. The festive menu features classic mince pies with a brandy-infused pastry cream, a gingerbread cake over mandarin caramel with mulled wine gel and a levelled-up take on the festive fave pavlova. Plus, the real cherry on top, the bakery's first ever laminated pastry filled with cranberry jam, ham, cabbage and a bread sauce custard—finished with a top-notch herbed crispy pork crackling. YUM.
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Image Credit: Miss Trixie Drinks Tea | Website
Another year, another stunning Christmas collection from Melbourne cake queen Miss Trixie Drinks Tea. This year's Christmas range from the beloved local baker includes Santa's cookies, a DIY gingerbread cake, a showstopping Christmas tree cake and plenty of boxes of biscuits for easy gifting.
Chocolate
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Premium chocolatier Koko Black is serving up nostalgia with a festive lineup—with Christmas Brittle, Rocky Road and Pavlova reimagined for the season. Fresh flavours arrive in box sets, edible decorations and an array of chocolate blocks, bars and bites—all handcrafted in Australia and free from artificial colours and flavours.
Chinotto
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Summer kicks off early with the sweet-yet-bitter fizz of Italian chinotto. Windsor icons Freddy’s Pizza and drink-maker bobby have teamed up for bobby x Freddy’s Chinotto, a Melbourne twist on the classic.
You’ll find it low in sugar, preservative-free and flavour-packed, ready to crack open in a can.
Limoncello
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Jon ‘Giovanni’ Caneva brings Melbourne a boutique Limoncello founded on a family recipe, originally crafted just for close friends.
Since launching Don Giovanni in 2018, Jon’s liquids—including Limoncello, Mandarino, limited Blood Orange and even gin—have won industry awards. Made in Altona, each sip carries authentic Italian flavour.
Caramels
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St Kilda’s Tash Lindsay-Barker channelled her lifelong baking passion into 338 Degrees, debuting ten unique caramel flavours last year.
On offer are blends like Gingerbread Spices and Pearl Sugar Caramel (perfect with mulled wine), plus curated tasting boxes via the After Dinner Edit and Bespoke Edit.
Ice Cream
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Pidapipo’s layered Gelato Cake is guaranteed to be the star at any festive table—chocolate, cherry cream, and redcurrant gelato, encased in Italian pandoro sponge and showered in a raspberry chocolate spray.
Order now for pickup right up to Christmas Eve. Check out the edible decorations: Milk Chocolate Baubles in a collectible tin of four, individually wrapped in bright red foil.
Practical Stuff
Olive Oil
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Want exclusive recipes from chef Neil Perry? Cobram Estate has teamed up with Perry to create two gift sets—Ultra-Premium and Infusion Collections—packed with Extra Virgin Olive Oils.
Level up festive cooking with flavours like chilli, lemon, garlic and rosemary.
Sunscreen
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After a personal battle with skin cancer at 36, Frances van der Velden created Airyday—sunscreen you’ll actually love to put on. The collection spans zinc sunscreens, lip sunscreen, moisturisers, cleansing brushes and LED facemasks.
Australia Post Gift Card
Left things a little… late? Between mates who are impossible to shop for, partners who swear they “don’t need anything”, and those rogue Secret Santas that sneak up on you every year, the festive scramble is real. If you do find yourself in this pickle, an Australia Post Gift Card is the ultimate save-the-day solution. From beauty buffs to tech heads, foodies to fashion lovers, these gift cards unlock endless options, meaning you can give them exactly what they want, even when the clock is ticking.
Drink Bottle
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Hydration never looked better. Décor Australia’s HydroFit boasts over three thousand combos—caps, bases, bottles, accessories and more. They’re easy to pull apart and deep clean, plus keep drinks cold for a full 24 hours.
Thermal Wear
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Heading for the snow this holidays? UNIQLO’s HEATTECH thermal range is a winter winner—levels go from standard to extra warm (2.25x warmer), and Ultra Warm (another 1.5x boost). Loved by those in freezing climates for staying toasty on the slopes.
Socks
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Fresh sock drawer incoming. Gift a pilates fan the Your Reformer Grip Sock Bundle—three pairs, heaps of stylish options like apricot and white, blue checks and smokey tones.
Experiences
Theatre
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A digital voucher to Malthouse Theatre unlocks Melbourne’s classiest live acts—contemporary drama, iconic adaptations, comedy, cabaret and dance fill the 2026 season. Vouchers are emailed, ready to print or personalised with a message.
Pie-Making
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Cult pie makers Wonder Pies run a hands-on masterclass in Coburg North. Make your own family-size pie, nab insider tips, a recipe book, an apron, a tote, and dig into some mash, gravy and a mini apple pie—feast on the large pie fresh from the oven.
Bocce Club
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Baller’s Clubhouse in the CBD is Melbourne’s house of bar sports—all the classics, plus the new Boujee Bocce Beach Club pop-up (sand, sun lounges, spritzes). Enjoy 80+ beer taps, six bars and “Euro holiday vibes home, minus the lost baggage.”
Art and Fashion
NGV Friday Night
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Every Friday till April, NGV heats up after dark—celebrating legendary designers Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo. Big name DJs and pop-ups (Four Pillars bar, ice cream cart) keep things lively. The event promises “Radical creativity” and unforgettable nights.
Bonsai
Botanicah Nursery in Prahran runs Sunday bonsai workshops—learn the art’s origins, start your own plant, and keep it thriving.
Body Soak
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Sense of Self bathhouse in Collingwood joined forces with Sans[ceuticals] for the Scrub Station, packed with products like Black Beldi Soap, Lava Clay, French Green Mask, and exclusive exfoliants.
SOS is your oasis for bathing, sauna, cold plunge, massage and more.
Mini Golf And More
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A Funlab gift card opens doors to mini-golf, arcades, cocktails and karaoke at spots like Hijinx Hotel, Archie Brothers, Holey Moley and Strike Bowling. Gift cards start at $10 and cover fun, food, drinks or merch—splurge if you like!
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