2023 AHN Aussie Christmas Gift Guide
2023 AHN Aussie Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year. Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is on high rotation, houses and supermarkets are being adorned with decorations, and people are gearing up for some much-needed time off.
If you’re an international student celebrating Christmas in Australia or a homestay host with an extra guest in your home for the holidays, we’ve got 10 of the top Aussie gifts to pop under the tree this Christmas.
1. Can you believe the great Aussie icon – VEGEMITE – has been around for 100 years?! Grab someone their very own personalised jar of Vegemite, a pair of ‘Tastes Like Australia” thongs, or a festive Mitey Party Shirt.
VEGEMITE Personalised Jar Myer from $9.99AUD
2. You’ve got to be sun smart in Australia and this quirky rash vest provides UPF50+ protection and is made from 100% recycled plastic. Ugly Xmas Rashie also donates 10% of all profits to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
Kookaburra Rashie Ugly Xmas Rashie from $79.95AUD
or check out Kmart for a short-sleeve Christmas Rash Vest priced at $15.00AUD (adults)
3. Showcasing Ashgrove to Zillmere, Ashfield to Zetland and all the awesome places in between, localised Type Map prints are a unique memento of good times spent living in Australia.
Type Map Burbia from $14.95AUD
4. Crafted from Australian timber, these Aussie animal Christmas decorations are a lightweight souvenir and a plastic-free addition to any Christmas tree.
Buttonworks Box of Decorations – Aussie Animals Biome from $30.00AUD
5. If you’re celebrating with a sausage sizzle this Christmas then these gifts are right up your alley. Know a festival goer? Get them a Bunnings Poncho! AFL fans might appreciate a Bunnings Aussie Rules Football. Looking for something a little more practical? Pick up a Bunnings Umbrella. And for the ultimate novelty you can’t go past a classic Bunnings straw hat.
Bunnings Merchandise Bunnings Australia from $2.50AUD
6. AHN homestay hosts are amazing ambassadors for Australia so some of the 500 unmissable experiences collated by Lonely Planet might not be new to you. There’s a lot of land to cover though so this easy-to-read travel guide should come in handy for the travel bugs out there. Discover iconic sights, memorable activities, renowned eateries, natural attractions, wildlife encounters and more.
Lonely Planet Ultimate Australia Travel List Travel Universe from $22.30AUD
7. A thoughtful pressie for home cooks or wannabe chefs, this delicious spice pack contains wattle seed, pepper leaf, pepper berry, artesian salt and lemon myrtle harvested from the Australian outback, alpine rainforests and subtropical coastal regions. There’s also a little recipe book inside for inspo!
Five Spice Pack Oz Tukka from $17.50AUD
8. Spiders and snakes are normally top the list of Australia’s scariest creatures but that often changes for people once they’ve been swooped by a magpie. You don’t have to fear these Maggies though; they’ll stay comfortably at ground level.
Magpie Socks WilsonPayne $35.50AUD
9. A great way for international students and Aussies to test their knowledge of famous Australian people, places, sports, slang, animals and more.
Diesel & Dutch – Australiana Trivia Box Victoria’s Basement from $14.99AUD
10. Now is the time to enjoy some classic snacks and there are plenty to share this year, from Darrell Lea Hampers to sweet and savoury gift boxes and Christmas-themed bundles. Allen’s has even released a Chocolate Dome Smash Kit so you can really get into the silly season.
Stocking up on iconic Australian foods at the supermarket and/or gifting a DIY Christmas hamper makes things a bit more budget friendly. Tim Tams, Furry Friends, Caramello Koalas, Arnott’s Shapes, Burger Rings, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, local honey and macadamia nuts are on our list!
Chocolate Dome Smash Kit Allen’s from $40.00AUD
Did you know your Christmas shopping can help support regional communities doing it tough? Check out the local businesses on #buyfromthebush.
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