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15 Unusual Christmas Gift Ideas

15 Unusual Christmas Gift Ideas

 

Christmas is fast-approaching and you really don’t want to get someone another mug, shirt or pair of socks. Even a drone may seem a bit meh. Here are some cool Christmas gift ideas for family or friends who would appreciate something a little different. 

Gift prices range from below $50 to above $500 but they’ve been handpicked for their uniqueness and cool factor. Better still, they are all available in Australia. Read on, you might even want to get something for yourself!

1. Electric scooter  

Who wouldn’t love an electric scooter? It’s fun, it’s fashionable and it’s good for the environment. This Segway ES2 KickScooter features an LED display, Bluetooth capabilities and cruise control. It can travel up to 25km and carry a load of up to 100kg. With a one-click folding system, you can take it with you onto a train or tram.

$699

2. A V8 Race Car Experience

Do you know someone who likes cars? Give them the chance to get behind the wheel of a V8 race car. Fastrack V8 Race offers the best V8 car racing experience in Australia with branches all around the country. Speed around Sandown in Melbourne or take on the iconic Mount Panorama Racing Circuit. Experience the adrenaline-pumping fun of being a race car driver for the day. 

From $349

3. Skydiving adventure 

Do you know someone whose idea of fun might be jumping out of a plane? Or maybe it’s on his or her bucket list? A skydiving experience would make the perfect Christmas gift. Give someone a gift they will never forget this Christmas. Not much beats the exhilaration of freefalling over St. Kilda or floating over the Gold Coast hinterland 10,000 km above the ground.

From $249

4. Megawheels Hoverboard

Hey, it’s 2019. According to Back To The Future we should all be using hoverboards by now. The purpose of a hoverboard is to get you from A to B and to look cool doing it.

Even more so if your board comes with flashing LED lights and bluetooth compatibility like this Lamborghini style hoverboard.

$399

5. Shark Dive Xtreme Experience

Do you know someone who likes scuba diving? Or just keen to try something new?

This Melbourne Aquarium Shark Dive experience lets you swim with sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the deep. You don’t have to travel far to do it, it’s right in the middle of the city. All you need is a bit of courage as you’ll be getting pretty close to these underwater predators.

$310

6. Metal detector

One of those things you always thought would be cool to have but never thought of getting for yourself. This National Geographic Pro metal detector promises hours of fun hunting for buried treasure. Light and portable you can use it at the park, the beach, when you’re camping or even in your backyard. Coins, jewellery, gold doubloons – who knows what you will find?

7. Picnic Rug to support people battling the drought

This picnic mat doesn’t just look pretty, it will help rural communities battling the drought. By buying from the bush from companies like Clover and Co in Inverell, New South Wales, you are supporting drought-ridden folk who probably need an extra hand this Christmas.

$99

8. Activewear made from recycled plastic

Made from recycled plastic bottles, Team Timbuktu activewear makes a fashion statement as well as a stance for the environment. Support climate change, buy a sustainable Christmas gift this year. Team Timbuktu offers a range of attractive crop tops, leggings and other active wear made from recycled material.

From $69

9. Vitamix blender

If you’re going to get a blender, make sure it’s a Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender. Rated the top blender of 2019, it features a powerful motor, nuanced control and long-lasting reliability. It blends through the thickest smoothies, soups and juices.

You can’t do better than a Vitamix blender for a health-conscious and practical person who wants a really useful gift.

$55

10. Socks

Okay we promised no socks but this range from Living Royal is too cool to pass on. Featuring llamas and santas and Christmas kitties. Or for something really personal, why not get personalised socks with your pet’s face on it for everyone in the family? Or anyone else who might appreciate socks with your pet’s face on it. 

From $22.95

11. Star Wars desk lamp

The Mandalorian is coming! Get your Star Wars fan this cool desk lamp to celebrate the close of the Star Wars saga. Inspired by a tie fighter and being an officially licensed Star Wars product, this Star Wars tie fighter desk lamp will be the most treasured gift in the galaxy.

$55.49

12. Personalised beer tankard

Make a beer mug gift one-of-a-kind with this personalised beer tankard. You can customise the mug with a name and year – an affordable and unique Christmas gift.

$24.50

13. A health retreat

What better way to start the year than with an official detox retreat? Eden Health Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland is the World Spa Awards Winner of 2019 and offers an incredible digital detox experience where you can detox, unwind and cleanse yourself in organic mud.

From $3,050 per person

14. GoPro Hero 8 Black

The ultimate GoPro to date, the GoPro Hero 8 Black has a more streamlined design, a new microphone and better apps with 1080p live streaming. Probably on the wishlist of every GoPro action hero.

$559

15. Ninja warrior starter kit

Imagine your kids’ eyes if they could turn the backyard into a ninja warrior course.

The Slackers NinjaLine Starter Kit with seven hanging obstacles is great fun for the whole family, not just the kids. Or if you prefer something more high end, you might like The Ninja from Funky Monkey at $3,200.

$129

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