The ultimate Melbourne Christmas gift guide

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.

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.

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.

Starward has already made waves for its whisky, but now it's dabbling in the art of ready-to-drink cocktails. If you thought whisky cocktails needed to be dark and heavy, think again: Starward has used its award-winning spirits to craft a range of bright bevvies like Whisky Gingers, Whisky Lime and Sodas and Whisky Tonics with grapefruit. They come in four-packs and you can learn more 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.

Small-batch artisan gin curators Garden Street Gin Club have launched their craft gin gift boxes just in time for the festive season. And they are pretty damn cute and chic. The gift boxes come in a range of sizes and prices starting from $85 per box and feature anything from full-sized bottles of rare and exclusive gins from around the world to crystal gin glasses, gin cocktail packs, tasting packs and seasonal distillations. Each one also includes tonics, mixers, recipes and more, and is packed in a stylish box that can be delivered straight to your door.

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. 

Is there any bevvie as satisfying as a fizzy G&T in the summer? If you're shopping for someone who loves the juniper-forward spirit, shop gift sets from this family-owned boutique distillery in Richmond. There's an option to suit every budget, including a $45 taster pack with four 50mL bottles, or packs with two full-sized 700mL bottles for $155 to $180. Shop the full range 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 face trio gift set. It includes a gentle gel facial cleanser, balancing toner and hydra-repair day cream – everything they need to cleanse, tone and hydrate their skin. Browse the full range of holiday gift sets here.

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.

Give the gift of maximum comfort this Christmas with 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.

Did you know that Carlton grocer King and Godfree was first established back in 1871? The beloved shop has been serving its community for 150 years, and to celebrate this milestone, it's launching its first book: King & Godfree: The Corner Grocer. It brings together stories, recipes and insider knowledge about Italian ingredients alongside beautiful photos and illustrations, making it a great buy for someone who loves cooking and Melbourne history. It's available for pre-order now via Readings or the King and Godfree website, and will be available in-store from early December. While you're at it, sort out Christmas dessert by picking up one of King and Godfree's signature festive panettones. 

Keen on gifting something handmade, but not exactly the most artistically inclined? Opt for hand-painted phone cases and clutches by Dolce Italiana, a small business created by an Aussie husband and his wife during lockdown. The pieces come in fetching Europe-inspired colours and patterns, and can even be personalised with monogrammed initials. Phone cases start at $63 and clutches start at $75, and you can shop the range at the website.

Beach days are on the horizon, and if your loved one enjoys a bit of sun and sand time, look no further than a stylish, durable beach bag by Melbourne street art company Pasteup. The bags are just $99 and are plastered with artwork by some of the company's artists. Shop the range here.

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. 

Shopping for a lazy cocktail connoisseur? Nail your gift-giving with a set of 12 canned cocktails by Curatif. The drinks are made with spirits by Aussie favourites like Archie Rose and Never Never Distilling Co, and the set includes everything from Espresso Martinis and Hurricanes to Negronis and Margaritas. 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.