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The Stocking Edit: Gifts for the Memory Maker
Some gifts are meant to be lived, not just unwrapped.
The Memory Maker edit is for the ones who value stories over things — the shared meals, the weekend escapes, the slow rituals and the moments you talk about for years.
Think luxury staycays, pottery workshops and theatre nights, alongside beautiful keepsakes like custom candles, fingerprint jewellery and film cameras ready to capture it all. These gifts don’t just fill the season, they become part of their story.
A Luxury Escapes Package
From secluded islands to urban hideaways, these Luxury Escapes are made to be shared and remembered long after the suitcase is unpacked. Think: next-level resorts in The Maldives, Fiji, Bali and more, at a fraction of the cost.
35mm co Nostalgia Redefined Bundle, $249
A lovingly crafted time capsule for the memory-keeper in your life. This bundle pairs a reusable film camera with a beautifully designed photo album—inviting them to snap, print and preserve moments the old-school way.
Luxe Hotel Staycays
Sometimes the greatest gift is simply a change of scene and a chance to switch off. Crisp sheets, room-service breakfasts, hotel robes and the delicious feeling of being nowhere except exactly where you are. A staycation gives all the joy of travel without the airport lines, making it perfect for couples, best friends or anyone who could use a pause.
Gift a night at The Ritz Carlton Melbourne for sky-high elegance and golden hour dips, Ace Hotel Sydney for boutique design and late-night lobby martinis, or The Calile in Brisbane for sun-soaked poolside bliss that feels like a holiday in Miami. Over in Perth, COMO The Treasury delivers quiet, architectural luxury in the heart of the city. While in Adelaide, Eos by SkyCity offers unmatched views and five-star class.
Discover more of the best hotels in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.
Dining Experiences
Whether it’s a chef’s table, a surprise tasting menu or a long lunch that rolls into golden hour, an exceptional dining experience is a gift made to be remembered. Destination diners like Arrana Springwood (NSW), O.MY (Vic), Agrarian Kitchen (Tas), or De’sendent (WA) are worth planning a whole delicious road trip around. While city standouts like Saint Peter (Sydney), Gimlet (Melbourne), Restaurant Botanic (Adelaide), Exhibition (Brisbane), Stillwater (Launceston), and Wildflower (Perth) all deliver unforgettable dining in spades. Surprise your loved one with a pre-paid booking or purchase a gift voucher and leave the details up to them.
Chasing some more inspo? Explore more of the best restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Cooking Classes
Whether they’re already the designated dinner-party host or just love trying something new, a cooking class gives them something to remember. Popular options across the country include pasta-making workshops at Pasta Journey (Melbourne), hands-on food experiences at Vive Cooking School (Sydney), globally-inspired masterclasses at Vanilla Zulu (Brisbane), immersive cuisines from around the world at Sticky Rice Cooking School (Adelaide), and intimate, chef-led workshops at Salt & Company (Perth).
sent Custom Candle, $70
Fragrances have a way of bringing long lost memories and emotions to the surface, so having the opportunity to capture a moment, transform it into a scent and enjoy it daily in candle form is truly a spectacular gift. Create it for them or purchase a gift card and hand the creative reins over.
An Off-Grid Escape
Gift a few days where the only agenda is sunrise coffee, long bush walks and stargazing. A luxe off-grid escape offers the perfect balance of nature and comfort. No roughing it, just quiet beauty. Book an Unyoked cabin in the Macedon Ranges, a Paperbark Camp stay in Jervis Bay, a CABN retreat in the Adelaide Hills, or a Heyscape hideaway in Denmark, Western Australia.
For more ideas, check out these top escapes near Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Deja Marc Fingerprint Collection
A deeply personal keepsake, this piece from Deja Marc captures the unique fingerprint of someone you love — engraved in gold or silver and designed to be worn daily. It’s the gift that speaks volumes without saying a word.
Papier Family Recipe Book
There’s nothing more meaningful than having treasured recipes recorded, on hand for generations to come. This thoughtful recipe book from Papier is an heirloom waiting to happen.
A Night at the Theatre
There’s something irresistible about getting dressed up, switching off your phone, and sinking into a velvet seat as the lights go down. Theatre tickets offer a night of carefree escapism that sticks with you.
In Sydney, we’re eyeing off tickets for The Lion King Musical and all its big Disney magic. Melbourne has The Book Of Mormon and all of its comedic genius in town. And AIDA is tearing up the arena in Adelaide. In Perth, Anastasia delivers nostalgic melodies aplenty. Brisbane has all the hits and dance moves of MJ The Musical. And in Hobart, &Juliet brings its perfect blend of pop, humour and female empowerment.
Explore more of the best musicals on around Australia here.
Redballoon Adventures
More than a voucher, this is a gateway to stories. With thousands of curated experiences across Australia, from hot-air balloon rides and wildlife encounters to scenic flights, sailing and skydiving. Whether you opt for a gift voucher or choose and book something just for them, you’ll be gifting an adventure of a lifetime.
Adopt a Coral
Turn gifting into meaningful action. With a coral adoption through Coral Gardeners, you give someone the power to restore reef habitat, support marine life and receive updates on their very own coral colony — a gift that keeps on growing.
Wellness Spa Experiences
Whether it’s a full-body ritual, a bathhouse session or a facial that feels like a reset button, these are gifts that leave someone lighter than they arrived. Think a grounding massage and mineral soak at Nature’s Energy in Sydney, a sauna-to-steam bath ritual at Sense of Self in Collingwood, or a restorative hit of contrast therapy at Merse Wellness Spa in Perth.
There’s plenty more rejuvenating experiences waiting to be explored. Check out some of our faves in Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
Pottery Workshop
For our creative souls, pottery workshops offer a moment of mindfulness. Try wheel-throwing at Porch Ceramics in Melbourne, hand-building and wine nights at Clay Sydney, or earthy ceramics classes in Adelaide’s SGC Art Studio. Brisbane’s Mas & Miek Ceramic House offers relaxed, come-as-you-are sessions perfect for beginners, while Perth’s Not Yet Perfect hosts soulful workshops (including couples’ classes) that feel like a warm, creative exhale. Who knows, you may just introduce them to their new favourite hobby.
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