All Wrapped Up: Gifts for Sunseekers

For the girls happiest outside, whether chasing sunsets by the sea or fresh air in the park.

striped beach umbrella from sunnylife
SunnyLife

We all know someone who feels most at home under an open sky, and when the holiday season rolls around, they can be particularly tricky to shop for.

The best gifts for outdoor lovers combine style with practicality, like the Eau Bags Soleil tote, which goes from beach day to picnic in seconds, or the Sunnylife Luxe Lie-On Lounger, which is as comfortable on land as it is in the water.

From resort-ready cover-ups and chic beach accessories to picnic staples and sun-smart essentials, this edit is made for the true sun-seeker.

Whether they’re chasing waves, basking poolside or claiming the best patch of shade at the park, these gifts prove the outdoors can feel just as stylish as it does carefree.

ALEMAIS CONTEMPORARY WARDROBE Y_SCARF ISLAND COVE COTTON PAREO

AlĂŠmais Island Cove Cotton Pareo, $220

A lightweight cotton sarong that packs into a carry-on and transforms from beach cover-up into a travel scarf, perfect for every sun-kissed stop on her journey.

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Eau bags soleil striped brown and cream
Eau Bags

Eau Bags Soleil Bag, $144

With a spacious interior and an internal zip pocket for valuables, this Eau Bags Soleil Bag is made from recycled nylon and makes for the ultimate beach or picnic bag.

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Gem Solar Screen Hydrating Body Sunscreen Lotion
Gem

Gem Solar Screen Hydrating Body Sunscreen Lotion, $35.99

When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with gifting a new sunscreen. Enriched with vitamin E, shea butter and aloe vera, this formula is lightweight and feels more like a moisturiser.

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brown frames from ray-ban
Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban 0RB4441D Sunglasses, $152.60

Every sunseeker needs a good pair of sunnies! For a little something different to the usual black and tort varieties, we love this brown pair from Ray-Ban.

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Lack of Colour Holiday Bucket Hat Beige, $99

Made from canvas and featuring a wide brim, this bucket hat offers sun protection and styling clout for languid picnic days.

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Crochet Lace Cover Up in Coconut Cream from seed heritage
Seed Heritage

Seed Heritage Crochet Lace Cover Up, $149.95

We’re loving this retro cover-up from Seed Heritage. Throw on over bathers for an effortless summer look.

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pale blue towel robe from soleil soleil
Soleil Soleil

Soleil Soleil Towelling Mini Robe, $200

Crafted from a plush 100 per cent organic cotton, this robe is perfect for throwing on post-swim.

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brown ruffled ganni and melissa thongs
Ganni

Ganni x Melissa Flip Flop, $185

Comfy, chunky, and effortlessly cool, these Ganni x Melissa Flip Flops are going to be the sandal of summer for beach days and brunches alike.

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striped pool float from sunnylife
SunyLife

SunnyLife Luxe Lie-On Lounger, $199.99

This SunnyLife Luxe Lie-On Lounger is the ultimate summer statement piece, and it has been designed for use in the water and on land, too.

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cream polo ralph lauren shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren Organic Cotton and Linen Oversized Beach Shirt, $279

Easy to throw over swimwear or pair with linen trousers, this cotton-linen shirt gives sun-ready chic without trying — ideal for breezy days by the coast.

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Zulu & Zephyr brown cap
Zulu & Zephyr

Zulu & Zephyr Canvas Cap, $53.90

Equal parts sporty and polished, this cap is the finishing touch for any off-duty adventure look. We particularly love this one in the stylish cocoa shade.

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Lekker Jordaan Urban 8sp eBike, $2,898 (usually $3,498)

For the explorer in your life: an electric urban cruiser that turns Sunday beach rides into effortless joyrides — sun, sand and the wind in their hair, sorted.

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Baina

Baina Roman Organic Cotton Pool Towel, $140

Plush beyond belief and effortlessly cool, Baina’s signature checkerboard design brings boutique-hotel energy to the beach.

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Business & Pleasure Co. The Picnic Set
Business & Pleasure Co.

Business & Pleasure Co. The Picnic Set, $349

A practical and playful picnic set for four that all packs up neatly into this handy basket. We’re obsessed!

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Napoleon Mini Cooler in green check colour
Napoleon Mini Cooler

Napoleon Mini Cooler, $155

Cooler by name and by nature, this retro-inspired mini cooler is more than your average esky. It’s a ridiculously stylish addition to any outdoor setup.

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striped beach chair from sunday supply co.
Sunday Supply Co.

Sunday Supply Co. Natural Instinct Beach Chair, $189

For the sun-seeker who refuses to compromise on style and comfort, this beach lounger is your pick, plus it has a machine-washable cover and carry strap.

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Sand Society Biscuit Picnic Blanket
Sand Society

Sand Society Biscuit Picnic Blanket, $118.95

A picnic-to-beach essential that’s as pretty as it is practical. This weather-resistant rug brings plush comfort to every outdoor adventure.

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sunnylife beach umbrella in stripes
SunnyLife

SunnyLife Compact Beach Umbrella, $129.99

This compact umbrella is an essential for long days spent by the beach because it offers a shady place to sit all while looking adorable!

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yellow striped beach cart
Business & Pleasure Co.

Business & Pleasure Co. Beach Cart, $499

No more juggling bags, towels and umbrellas while also trying to hold little hands or the dog’s leash. The Beach Cart hauls it all with smooth-rolling ease.

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Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall

Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $289

Crisp sound, dust-resistant, and water-resistant, this Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker will keep the tunes rolling all day long.

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Loving this edit of gifts for sunseekers and looking to peruse more curated guides? Try our edit of gifts for the home and host and gifts for the wellness devotee.

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