The best gift hampers to send in Melbourne

Shopping for someone with sophisticated tastes, or looking to build a personalised hamper full of elevated and thoughtful presents? Stellar Gifting offers a range of pre-curated gift sets perfect for everything from baby showers and weddings to birthdays and holidays, or you can build your own box in just three simple steps. Pick the colour of your box, choose from products like luxe scented candles, fluffy slippers, carafe sets, brass homewares and bath soaks and then add a message. Shop the full range through the Stellar Gifting website.

This hamper company specialises in making highly personalised gift packages that show the recipient just how well you know them and how much you care. When you head to the website, you can start off by choosing a boozy gift like wines, pre-made cocktails, spirits and more. Next, you choose your card of choice and personalise the text and image, and then you pop in as many add-ons as you'd like, ranging from hand creams, chocolate bars, candles, bath salts and more. 

PersonallyPicked lets you curate the perfect gift hamper for your loved ones, with more than 250 incredible gift inclusions to choose from. Browse a wide range of teas, sweet treats, alcoholic beverages, candles, puzzles, face masks, socks and more to put together a care package tailored to what the recipient would love. You can also choose from several bright and fun packaging options that include the recipient's name in bold lettering to ensure they feel extra loved when they pick the parcel up off their doorstep. Browse the goods on the website.

Friends Hannah and Verity conceived the online flower delivery company Lvly out of a shared passion for beautiful design and supporting local producers. Lvly offers same-day delivery all over Melbourne, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula if you order before 1pm. In addition to flowers, the site offers gifts like tea and biscuits, body products, baby hampers, Espresso Martinis, succulents, food hampers and more.

Hello Botanical may be known for its same-day delivery of plants, but now it's branching out to gift packages. Inside, there's a selection of locally sourced and sustainable gifts, everything from drinks, snacks, plant accessories and more. These care packages can be delivered across Melbourne and Geelong and start at $85. If you want to add in one of Hello Botanical's plants as well, you can for $20 off the advertised price. Browse the selection here.

Each Melbourne Box comes filled with entirely local products. You’ll get something to eat, to drink, something for your home, your body and some art. The specific items are randomly selected, although you do get to choose between tea or coffee because some divides are too deep to cross. Boxes start at $30 and are hand-packed and delivered to your house. Find out more about them and buy your own on the Melbourne Box website.

While Bundl*'s presents work well for most occasions, its curated hampers work perfectly for housewarmings with inclusions like cutlery, candles, salt and pepper grinders and linen runners. Hampers start at $44 and can be purchased through the website.

Sometimes you just need a cookie to cheer yourself up. Even better when they’re delicious gingerbread cookies and vanilla shortbread cookies with hilarious quotes on them. Sweet Mickie even offers same-day delivery if you’re in need of cookies stat. Boxes start at $34.95. Check out the range here.

Nothing says "I care" more than a box of chocolate. We suggest trying Melbourne Cocoa's gift pack bundles which get you a wonderful selection of Aussie-made chocolate. Packs start at $45 and you can pick one up here.

With All For Her Gifts, you can build a bespoke gift box for a friend or loved one in your life. First, select the box you'd like the goodies to be packaged in and write up a message for the personalised card. Then comes the fun part — figuring out what you want to put in the box. You can choose from body scrubs, gorgeous vases, stationery, candles, drinks and glasses, baby clothes and more. You can build your own box here. 

If you want your recipient to say 'Where did you find this?!', look no further than Box-ie. This Melbourne-based company has curated an impressive range of hampers suitable for all occasions, and they're filled with goodies like silky shower caps, locally made cocktails, chess sets, meal kits and more. Browse the range here. 

This boutique business delivers stylish gift packages filled with goodies by local artisans. Some of the most popular hampers are the 'Breakfast in Bed' package which includes honey roasted muesli, everything you need for a hot cup of tea and tasty strawberry jam, and the 'Bathroom Bliss' package which includes a candle, towels, a face washer and body lotion. There are Bindles for every occasion, including Father's Day, celebrating your partner or paying homage to your staff who are working from home. Boxes start at $70. 

This gifting service was started by an indoor plant lover who loved the idea of how plants can grow and remain as a reminder of occasions long after the special day itself. Each plant comes in a ceramic pot and will be delivered in Australian-designed, sustainably sourced wrapping paper. You can even add extras to your plants like French chocolates or body scrubs. Check out the range here.

Good Day People is a gifting business that popped up during lockdown. The business has whipped together a series of great-looking packages that you can send to anyone over the country. There’s everything from booze to fancy chocolates, accessories and homewares. Prices start at $35 and there are several to choose from, depending on who you’re gifting to. You can check out the packs here.

Know someone who loves a good drink and wants to replicate the experience at home? Spoil your bar-loving friends (or yourself!) with a gift hamper from Cocktail Porter. Each box comes with everything you need to make a specific cocktail, including booze, mixers, garnish and rims. Want to make it a regular occurrence? You can buy a subscription for a friend or yourself, and each month the recipient will receive everything they need to make a different cocktail. Cheers to that! 

Gift hampers for all! These stylish gift hampers are a great gifting idea for anyone celebrating a birthday, an anniversary or really anything special right now. Someone had a baby? These adorable baby gifts are a nice present, too. Shop everything from pamper packages and cocktail kits here.

As Carlton's largest Italian deli and grocer, it is no surprise that King and Godfree's entire retail section is available for delivery. And to make things even easier, they've put a lot of their best-selling products into curated hampers. Order here.