Gift Memories, Not Things With These Experienced-Based Gifts For Your Loved Ones
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If you’re looking to think outside the box this holiday season, why not surprise your loved ones with a gift they’ll cherish forever? Instead of something material, give them a memory they’ll never forget. From unforgettable adventures to meaningful experiences, these thoughtful gift ideas are sure to show how much you care.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Tallebudgera Valley
Give the the gift of disconnection with Gwinganna, one of Australia’s leading wellness destinations. A hidden sanctuary where relaxation meets revitalisation, a retreat here offers the chance to nourish the mind, body, and spirit against a stunning natural backdrop in the Gold Coast hinterland. Experience transformative wellness practices, rejuvenating spa therapies, and gourmet, organic cuisine – all crafted to transform your life. Gwinganna is offering up to 20%* off 2025 retreats coupled with a stunning, custom-designed 14 carat gold necklace featuring Burmese jade and an infinity ring, which will be gift-wrapped and delivered in time for Christmas.
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Ear Alchemy By Sarah & Sebastian
Brisbane City
Do you have a friend who loves adding to her ear collection? Surprise her with a SARAH & SEBASTIAN Ear Alchemy gift voucher. Located on Edward Street, Ear Alchemy is Australia’s premier piercing destination, where industry experts guide her through ear piercings and personalised styling with exclusive pieces. Appointments take place in their chic Piercing Labs, featuring luxurious 18-karat gold and platinum earrings. Want to make it memorable? Join her for a special experience together.
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KAILO Medispa
Fortitude Valley
This type of gift recipient can be notoriously hard to impress, but KAILO’s latest offering of La Prairie treatments are sure to delight even the most discerning. Show them the height of luxury as they experience a truly indulgent facial at The Calile Hotel’s award-winning medispa, where La Prairie’s exclusive formulations work to renew and enhance the skin’s natural beauty. With nine exceptional new treatments to choose from, each offering its own unique benefits, this is one gift that will have you going straight into their good books.
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atama
New Farm
Looking for a gift for someone who desperately needs to unwind? An appointment at atama is the answer! Perfect for a busy bee friend, a self-care-needing dad, or that hard-to-shop-for family member, a Japanese head spa experience is sure to impress. As Australia’s fi rst Japanese head spa in New Farm, atama offers 60, 90, or 120-minute sessions focused on holistic healing and relaxation. Each session begins with a consultation, followed by a soothing massage, cleansing treatments, and a blow-dry. We’re already relaxed just thinking about it.
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Unyoked
Multiple locations
Know someone always on the go? Give them the gift of disconnection with Unyoked. With 15 off-the-grid cabins near Brisbane, Unyoked offers serene escapes from the hustle. Each charming retreat features plush queen beds, fully equipped kitchens, and eco-friendly bathrooms, with expansive windows that bring the outside in. Meticulously designed for relaxation, their award-winning cabins help reconnect with nature. Treat your loved one to a rejuvenating break, off the grid.
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Rent The Runway
Online
Gifting for a fashion lover can be tough—they know what they want, and chances are they already own it! Enter Rent the Runway. For $89/month, your stylish friend can explore a curated selection of over 750 designer brands, renting up to 10 items for up to 60 days. With the flexibility to swap, keep, or buy their favourites and pause or cancel anytime, this membership is the ultimate present for those who love staying on-trend.
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