The ultimate Melbourne Christmas gift guide

For your loved one who likes to make a fashion statement, go for eye-catching, fun jewellery pieces and accessories from Haus of Dizzy. The Melbourne-based Indigenous brand has a huge range of bold and playful earrings, with designs that celebrate First Nations culture (with plenty of ally friendly options), as well as pieces that are straight-up sassy and fun. Think lots of colour, glitter and joy-sparking adornments to brighten any ‘fit. You can shop their range at their Fitzroy store or on the website.

Get your Christmas lunch tipple sorted early with a bottle of Yalumba’s the Signature, a classic Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This elegant medium to full-bodied red has notes of red pomegranate, fine blackberry fruits and dark red cherry. The long, flowing tannin profile means the Signature is an ideal accompaniment to your Christmas roast, or even a cheeky cheese platter. The first vintage of the Signature was released back in 1962 and it’s had a storied history ever since with more than 57 ‘signatories’ contributing to its development. Gift a bottle to your host and tell that story for instant cred.

Whether you're after some last-minute stocking stuffers or are keen to splurge on a spenny gift set, Mecca has a range of holiday products perfect for all budgets. From chic lip gloss and face mask sets to $500 kits that are chock-full of the brand's most popular products, you're sorted. Shop the full range here.

Some may grumble at the mention of socks and Christmas presents used in the same sentence, but socks from Paire are certainly worthy of a spot underneath the tree. The Melbourne ethical loungewear brand has crafted the cosiest socks, using natural materials like merino wool and eucalyptus fibres to create a breathable, temperature-regulating and very comfy result. Plus, they have cute slogans on them. Socks aren’t usually worth much excitement, but these deserve the hype. Shop at the pop-up store at QV or on the website.

Give the gift of maximum comfort this Christmas with affordable bedding sets by Sheet Society, which recently opened its first flagship store on one of the best shopping strips in Melbourne: High Street in Armadale. Choose between fabrics like stone-washed cotton and 100 per cent mulberry silk, and colourways like pink gingham, powder blue, coral stripes and more. Browse the range here.

For the creatively inclined rosé drinker in your life, a bottle of Jansz Tasmania Premium Rosé is sure to impress. This vibrant sparkling rosé features a bespoke label artwork called ‘Our Breath, Our Song’ from Tasmanian artist Daniel Gray-Barnett. The colourful piece is inspired by the majesty and mythology of Bass Strait and the way it shapes the Jansz Tasmania vineyards. As for the wine itself, think strawberries and cream, rose petals, Turkish delight and fresh brioche – all the aromatics you’d expect from a Tasmanian sparkling pinot noir.

It’s one of Australia’s top online florists – with that, Lvly also prides itself on locally-sourced, eco-friendly floral bundles that come in various sizes and price points. You’ll also get same-day delivery for orders placed before 5pm. For the festive season, there is an exclusive Christmas collection range featuring gift bundles like the Big Foodie + Flowers ($175), with gourmet snacks like organic olives and charcoal crisp bread.

Ponder is a female-owned, founded and operated Aussie company that designs modern jigsaw puzzles that look like coffee table books. Each one speaks to a different social trend, with one puzzle playfully jabbing at consumption culture and another encouraging thought and discussion around body image. Shop the range here.

Get your dose of self-care without the BS thanks to Epzen – a brand that is revolutionising the wellness industry with its sustainable, vegan and affordable bath and shower products. Not only do these items look good in your bathroom (the lilac packaging is a total vibe), but they feel good on your body, too. Our picks of the range? Try the Whipped Body Wash, a two-in-one lotion and shaving cream with natural marshmallow root and niacinamide or the Dream Bubble Bath with natural magnesium to help promote sleep and relaxation. Browse the full range here.

Palatable Tea Towels have created beautiful maps of Australia’s wine regions in tea towel from, illustrated by Ballarat Artist Caroline Keys. Your chosen recipient will take a virtual trip to their favourite wine region every time they dry the dishes, for less than the cost of an Uber to the airport. Find them here.

Elevate your pool sesh this summer with one of these environmentally friendly and colourful inflatable vessels by Melbourne-based company Pool Buoy. They come in all sorts of eye-catching colourways, including retro floral prints, turquoise and orange gingham or rainbow speckles. Pools start at $150, but you can also shop inflatable rings from $40 and day beds from $80. Browse the range here.

This festive season, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) has created an online gift shop where 100 per cent of the profits from every purchase go directly towards empowering refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives. From ethically sourced food to homewares, clothing and bespoke lifestyle products, the shop is filled with beautiful gifts in environmentally friendly packaging. Shop the full range here. 

While mean girl Gretchen could never quite make "fetch" happen, that doesn't mean all lexicon pioneers are doomed to fail. Never Never Distilling Co are determined to make this summer as the season of the "shelly", a shot of gin served out of a freshly shucked oyster shell. The folks have even come up with their very own Oyster Shell Gin to make it happen, a unique flavour expression of the Australian coastline with Kangaroo Island oyster shell, waxflower, Tasmania wakame, coastal daisy bush, saltbush and round mint to complement contemporary seafood pairings. We'll take a whole box of the bottles, please! Buy a bottle for the seafood lover in your life here.

By the end of the silly season, we're all in need of ways to de-stress as much as possible. Kit is a newcomer to the Aussie skincare scene, and is the self-care centred solution for those of us who don't have time for a 15-step skincare routine. The Unwind set is a simple, nightly wind-down ritual, with a face oil, body balm and stainless steel gua sha for a relaxing facial self-massage. Shop the range at your local Mecca or on the website. 

By now we’re all pretty good at avoiding single-use plastics like cutlery and coffee cups, but what about your stationery? Left-handesign has taken things further with this mini colour pencils set made from recycled paper, which can be planted and grown into lush herbs. Each colour represents a different plant (think basil, marigold, onion and more), and it's sure to delight your eco-conscious pals. Get yours here.

Keep heads protected and bikes secure with this award-winning helmet from Headlokt. These safety tested helmets are the brainchild of Melbourne single mum and bike enthusiast Lisa Cotton and they’re designed to give you peace of mind thanks to the integrated secure combination lock. There’s also a place to stow a Bluetooth tracker, making these helmets a helpful gift for the kids. Both junior and adult sizes are available at the Headlokt website.

For an interactive gift that can be played during your Christmas Day celebrations, pick up a bottle of vino by Healesville winery Innocent Bystander. Five varietals (pinot noir, pinot gris, prosecco, rosé and moscato) will feature a QR code; scan it to play Who of Us, a game that offers quick-fire questions and scenarios to determine who among your group is naughty or nice. Order here.

Give the gift of a full-body workout (and a post-exercise glow) this Christmas with a CorePlus voucher, which can be used at studios right across the state. Members can choose between mat pilates, reformer and hot yoga, and each class is instructor-led and free of judgement. The ethos here is focused on mindful movement, connecting with a community and feeling strong, motivated and energised – now that's a healthy workout routine we can get behind. Purchase your voucher here.

If you're not yet familiar with the skincare brand Grown Alchemist, its ethos is offering products and services that treat the skin from the inside out and are free from harmful synthetics. All natural beauty is the go, and if you have any skincare aficionados in your life, you can introduce them to the brand with the hydrating skincare gift set, for plump, juicy skin. Browse the full range of holiday gift sets here.

Forget lifeless plastic Christmas trees or having to purchase a new one each year. Instead, opt for a mini living Christmas tree from Floraly, one that can be re-planted in a pot or the garden after the festive season to enjoy for many years to come. Grown locally on Aussie farms and standing 45-50cm tall, the mini Christmas trees come in a pot and feature everything you need for set-up and decoration including fairy lights, baubles, bells and a star topper. Purchase yours here.

Take your love of vodka pasta to the next level by purchasing a baseball cap with the words 'alla vodka' embroidered on the front. These navy blue hats with white stitching pay homage to Ronnie's signature dish: fusilli alla vodka with whipped ricotta, a culinary masterpiece and menu mainstay. There are just 99 of these hats available to purchase (talk about exclusive), so if you're keen to show off your exceptional taste in pasta, style and restaurants, head to the website to snap one up.

For your loved one that’s always multitasking on the go, this ultra-portable laptop is the techy gift of choice. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 weighs just a little more than 1kg, yet packs a punch with up to 15 hours of battery life. With sleek design and stylish colour options to suit their personality, this laptop also comes with Microsoft Copilot AI built in – so it really will be your loved one’s trusty sidekick. Shop online at the Microsoft website.

Give the gift of a boozy beverage minus the hangxiety with Tanica, a low-alcohol spirit that comes in flavours like salted plum and ginger or desert lime and thyme. A two-bottle gift box starts at $104 and comes with recipes for refreshing cocktails that are perfect for summer. Learn more here. 

Lazy days at home are vastly improved when spent in a dressing gown, and while ultra-plush robes are great in winter, it's essential to have a breezy linen one in the warmer months. Linen House offers super breathable kimono-style linen robes in colours like clay, navy and wasabi starting from $150. Browse the range here.

Daily Food is a female-founded brand based in Byron Bay, all about fun, functional, healthy and fudge'n delish snacks! In good news for chocaholics, it's just launched its range of Holy Truff chocolates – mouthwatering spherical truffles of Peruvian dark chocolate ganache made from organic and plant-based whole ingredients. The heaven-sent treats come in flavours like Berry Spiked Double Choc, Salty 'n' Nutty Caramel and Hazelnut Choc. To get your hands on this swoon-worthy stocking filler, head to the website.

For the loved one that enjoys their skincare as much as their fashion, this limited-edition collaboration between two cherished Aussie brands is the way to go. There are a bunch of skincare sets to choose from, but the congestion combatting minis set is our favourite because it comes with an adorable fleece bow headband. Order online here.