Finding the perfect gift can feel like a daunting task — especially when you’re shopping for a mix of personalities and preferences. Sometimes buying a gift for a loved one can be a daunting task. Like staring at a blank page of paper when you have a deadline.
Whether it’s for the foodie in your life, the style maven, the hard-to-buy-for teenager, or the family member who insists they “don’t need anything,” we’ve got you covered. Our gift guide brings together thoughtful, unique, ideas to delight everyone on your list.
From homegrown treasures to indulgent splurges and affordable surprises, these picks are sure to spread joy this holiday season. Happy gifting!
2024’s top gifts:
- Thomas & Friends Talking Bulstrode and Which-Way Bridge, $99, Big W (here’s why)
- Samsonite C-Lite Suitcase, $, Samsonite (here’s why)
- Shark Flexstyle Air Styling & Drying System, $295, David Jones (here’s why)
Great Christmas gifts for 2024
01
Thomas & Friends Talking Bulstrode and Which-Way Bridge
from $99 at Big W
Best for: Grandkids
Thomas the Tank Engine is an enduring treasure. And now kids can bring the island of Sodor to life at home with this Thomas & Friends playset from Fisher-Price.
It brings the characters to life with just a push of a button to hear classic phrases and train sounds, activate the manual drawbridge, and send Percy racing down the track. It’ll keep your kids’ entertainment chugging along this festive season!
Key features:
- Interactive train set with over 90 railway sounds, character phrases, music and a sing-along song
- 244cm of track!
- Compatible with any Thomas & Friends tracks (except wooden versions)
- Helps foster fine motor skills and imaginative play
02
Samsonite C-Lite Suitcase
from $749 at Samsonite
Best for: the globetrotter
If one of your loved ones is always off on a weekend to Noosa, a quick jaunt to Bali, or an escape to Europe, you can be guaranteed they would appreciate a new luggage set.
We love this lightweight but super hardy C-Lite case from Samsonite. It’s ideal as a carry-on case for airline trips, for train adventures, and for road trips. A versatile case for the globetrotter.
Sizes: 55cm, 69cm, 75cm, 81cm | Colours: Northern Lights, Midnight Blue, Off White, Black, Deep Blue, Chili Red | Materials: HS Curv®.
Key features:
- Super light so you can maximise packing
- Incredible strong enough to withstand lots of travelling
- Bright recognisable colours, so it won’t get lost in baggage
- Expandable volume
- 10-year global warranty
03
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
from $295 at David Jones
Best for: the woman on the move
We all get bad hair days, but they will be fewer and farther in between with this hairstyling product from Shark. It’s an ideal Christmas gift for your loved one who runs from work to events and everything in between.
Give them the gift of easier hair styling with this nifty product that is a styler and a hair dryer in one system.
Key features:
- Hair dryer and styler in one
- Suitable for all hair types
- Curl-defining diffuser
- Two brushes attachments
- Storage and travel case
04
Our Place Perfect Pot
from $190 at Our Place
Best for: the chef
Every family and friend group has at least one chef. Give them the gift of something functional and pretty at the same time with this stunning eight-in-one aptly named Perfect Pot from Our Place.
Sizes: Mini (21.6cm), Standard (26.7cm) | Colours: Spice, Sage, Blue Salt, Char, Steam | Materials: Cast aluminium with non-toxic ceramic coating.
Key features:
- Comes with a beechwood spoon designed to notch two-ways
- Self-basting, steam-release lid
- Aluminium interior for fast, even heat
- Eight cooking functions
- Compatible with all cooktops, including induction
05
Nathalie Lété Ladies PJ Set
from $169.99 at Blue Illusion
Best for: relaxing in style
If you have a loved one that you feel should make time to relax this festive season, the best gift would be this super-stylish certified organic cotton PJ set from Blue Illusion.
Featuring a super-soft feel, side pockets, and features an exclusive and gorgeous design from Nathalie Lété — if you love the print, it’s also available on slippers, throws, camisoles and more!
Sizes: XS–3XL | Colours: Summer Forest Print | Materials: main: 95% certified organic cotton, 5% elastane; trim: 100% rayon
Key features:
- Exclusive Summer Forest print by Nathalie Lété
- Light and breathable certified organic cotton jersey material
- Matching drawstring bag
- Pockets!
- Short sleeves and 3/4 length leg that’s perfect for Australian summers
06
Personalised Christmas cards
at Moonpig
Best for: a personalised and memorable gift
We all love a classic Christmas card, make yours extra special this year and personalise them to whomever you’re sending them to!
Upload any image including family photographs, images of a recent holiday or whatever else takes your fancy.
Key features:
- Personalised messages and images to friends and family
- Easy to use design
- Digital versions available
- Plenty of designs on offer
07
Northcote Pottery
from $14.98 at Bunnings
Best for: the green thumb
Do you have a plant mum in your friend group? A daughter who loves to propagate pothos? A grandchild who’s dabbling in gardening worlds? A plant-lover loves to be gifted two things: gloves (they will inevitably get lost or ripped) and cute pots like this one from Northcote Pottery.
Sizes: 16cm | Colours: Mint, White | Materials: Ceramic
Key features:
- Cute whimsical design
- Designed for indoor use
- Made from high-quality ceramic that’s easy to clean
- Glossy finish
- Versatile colours that suit many interior design
04
Christmas – The Complete Collection
from $45 at Hard to Find
Best for: the foodie in your life
If you want the perfect collection of recipes that are ideal for Christmas, then we don’t like to brag, but we’ve got you sorted! This massive collection is bursting with our favourite Christmas recipes from traditional cakes to classic turkeys, from fresh seafood to celebratory drinks and even gift ideas.
We won’t judge you if you gift this to yourself!
Key features:
- Free shipping in Australia!
- Packed with Christmas recipes
- Gifting ideas
- Test Kitchen Tested by the incredible The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Food team
This gift guide originally appeared in the 2024 Christmas Issue of the Australian Women’s Weekly and some of the products appeared on Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly show on Channel 10 and 10Play. Pick up the latest copy of the magazine in your local newsagents or subscribe so you never miss an issue.
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