16 Christmas gifts from Canberra businesses to avoid the ‘will it arrive in time?’ stress
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Less than two weeks til Christmas! You know how to avoid the stress of wondering if your package will arrive in the mail? Shop local instead!
From delicious local spirits and hampers to some covetable experiences, lovingly crafted jewellery, and a ripping local yarn, here’s our final round-up of Christmas gifts from Canberra businesses that will make you very popular come 25 December!
A taste of summer
POP Premade Classic Gin Cocktails
The taste of summer is here. Four classic cocktails with a twist. Developed by POP with the legends at The Canberra Distillery, these cocktails will fulfill your retro dreams. Delicious, refreshing, surprising and enticing. These are the perfect drink for any gin lover, or anyone you really want to impress. Available individually for $32 each or as a 4 Pack Gift for $126.
POP Canberra is the only one-stop local shop with over 250 makers under one roof—there is literally something for everyone!
Pop into POP at 27 Lonsdale St in Braddon—they’re open every single night until at least 9 pm from now until Christmas, so dive in and discover this all-local wonderland! Like to stalk before you buy? Check out their Instagram!
A collaboration of Canberra creatives
B&T Breadboards + Serving planks
A design collaboration between Brian Tunks from Bisonhome & Thor Diesendorf from Thor’s Hammer. These beautiful Ash and Blackbutt breadboards and serving planks are made from locally salvaged timber that’s been given a new—more stylish—life by the talented team at Thor’s Hammer.
Visit the showroom, workshop and gallery at 10 Mildura St, Griffith or shop online at thors.com.au/breadboards.
A home among the truffle trees
Pialligo Truffles Staycation
Escape the hustle and bustle and unwind in one of Pialligo Truffles’ luxury yurts.
Complete with bedrooms, a modern bathroom, living areas and a self-contained kitchen, the yurts are situated in a private and peaceful area within the Pialligo Truffles’ property. Ideal for staycations or those seeking a unique accommodation experience when visiting Canberra.
Book a stay at pialligotruffles.com.au or buy a gift voucher!
A year of great art
Gift Membership with National Gallery of Australia
Give a year of great art with a National Gallery gift membership. Member benefits include a complimentary ticket to a major exhibition for first-time members, members’ price tickets to all events and exhibitions, a 10% discount at the Art Store and Street Café, and access to the Members Lounge.
Purchase the membership online and your recipient will receive their gift pack with activation code in the mail, or purchase in person at the Gallery and receive the gift pack to take with you.
Find out more at nga.gov.au
A ripping local read
Headcase by Jack Heath
Bestselling and award-winning Canberra author Jack Heath has entered the spy game. In Headcase (RRP $32.99), a brilliant cannibal is recruited by the CIA and sent to examine the body of an astronaut who has apparently fallen from the sky—and things only get weirder from there. Headcase is a gleefully twisted read, and it’s now in bookstores all over Canberra.
Find in great local bookstores or buy online at jackheathwriter.com/headcase.
Skincare for him
Natio Native Frond gift set
Ideal for the outdoorsy type. The ‘Native Frond’ gift set ($19.99) includes a Natio for Men SPF 50+ Face Moisturiser 100g (Winner of “Best Made For Men Skincare Product”, Beautyheaven Best In Beauty Awards 2021), Moisturising Lip Balm SPF 50+ 4g and Natio microfibre sports towel, within a Natio presentation box featuring native flora artwork by Australian digital artist, Lamai Anne.
Available from The Pharmacy Network stores located in Canberra City and Manuka, or online at thepharmacynetwork.com.au
Shimmer, glimmer and grapefruit
Thirsty It’s a Vibe Bath Soak from POP Canberra
This is the bath soak to end all bath soaks. It’s a total vibe. Shimmer, glimmer and grapefruit that nourishes you into a sweet, salty dream. Sounds pretty damn good. This is such a good gift for just about anybody—a huge crowd-pleaser. And at just $14, you literally can’t go wrong here.
POP Canberra is the only one-stop local shop with over 250 makers under one roof—there is literally something for everyone!
Pop into POP at 27 Lonsdale St in Braddon—they’re open every single night until at least 9 pm from now until Christmas, so dive in and discover this all-local wonderland! Like to stalk before you buy? Check out their Instagram!
An extraordinary experience
Doma Hotel’s specially curated hotel packages and dining venues
Treat someone special to an extraordinary experience this Christmas with a gift card for one of Doma Hotels’ specially curated hotel packages and dining venues.
Choose from the Canberra-based five-star Hotel Realm, Burbury Hotel & Apartments and Little National Hotel Canberra, or enjoy the best of Sydney at Little National Hotel, situated in the CBD, above Wynyard Station.
For the foodie family, loved one, or friend, select from dining options including the French-inspired Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar, Lilotang’s unique take on Japanese cuisine, Ostani Bar, The Alby pub, or the newly opened rooftop cocktail bar, Leyla.
Click to buy at shop.hotelrealm.com.au
Local goodness all in one place
Canberra’s best local produce is just a click away.
Canberra Southern Cross Club Shop’s hampers are brimming with a curated selection of artisan products including wine, chocolate, gingerbread, bon bons and more!
With small and large hampers available, they’re the perfect gift for any food lover. Use the discount code HC10 and get 10% off—offer valid until 23 December.
Order online at shop.cscc.com.au
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from this
WildBrumby Peppermint Schnapps from POP Canberra
The sweet taste of candy cane, brought to life in this complex, delicious, refreshing and invigorating creation. Wildbrumby Peppermint Schnapps ($49) is the perfect spirit to make creative cocktails this year—and such a good, interesting gift for anyone who loves a great local spirit.
POP Canberra is the only one-stop local shop with over 250 makers under one roof—there is literally something for everyone!
Pop into POP at 27 Lonsdale St in Braddon—they’re open every single night until at least 9 pm from now until Christmas, so dive in and discover this all-local wonderland! Like to stalk before you buy? Check out their Instagram!
Sleek minimalist ear art
One gram Earrings by Phoebe Porter from KIN Gallery
Handmade in Canberra, Phoebe Porter’s one gram earrings ($180) are machined in anodised aluminium, and available in a range of colours.
Jewellery is at the heart of everything KIN does, but they’re more than a conventional jewellery shop! In addition to browsing ever-changing shelves, visitors may find themselves meeting artists in residence, watching or participating in a jewellery-making workshop or talking to their specialist staff (every member of the KIN team is a practicing jeweller) about commissioning a custom-made piece.
Pop in store to G06/27 Lonsdale Street in Braddon or shop online at kin.gallery
Lovely things for sweet tooths
Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia
The tastes of Christmas are captured in these delicious little packages. Yum. Koko Black Milk Chocolate Snowmen & Trees Pencil Tin ($20), Blue Felted Dinosaur Ornament ($24.95), Koko Black Magic Pudding Bites ($20), Koko Black Ginger Bread Bites ($20), Koko Black Pavlova Bites ($20), Koko Black Vovo Bar Trio ($18), Koko Black Lamington Slice ($18).
Visit the Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula or shop online at shop.nma.gov.au.
Jewellery that celebrates the beauty of nature
Lotus studs by Sinead Buckey from Venetia Major
These stunning Lotus studs by Sinead Buckney ($440) have been crafted in 9ct rose gold with cognac diamonds. Beautifully minimal with a bit of sparkle.
Available now at Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery Studio & Gallery at 8 Victoria St, Hall. Visit venetiamajor.com.au to discover more gorgeous things.
Gingle all the way!
Gin Cube by The Canberra Distillery
Choosing Christmas gifts is hard. But the Canberra Distillery has made things at least four times easier by creating a special Christmas Gin Cube ($120). Combining 200ml bottles of their four most popular gins (the HerCanberra French Earl Grey, Blood Orange, Dryand Sloe Gin) this is a gift that will appeal to all tastes.
Also, have you noticed how much easier it is to wrap a cube rather than a bottle? They’ve thought of everything.
You can order here or grab one at any of the three pop-up stores at The Canberra Centre, Southpoint Tuggeranong or Westfield Belconnen right up to Christmas Eve! Gin Cubes are also available at the Distillery headquarters at 70 Dacre Street, Mitchell.
The Gift of Movement
Muse Pilates Voucher
Give or get the gift of movement with a voucher from Muse Pilates. With studios in Kingston, Woden and Dickson, the fun and friendly environment and expert instructors make each session fun. Muse have a limited offer of BONUS grip socks with each gift certificate purchase. Did we mention that they’re also holding a Byron Bay retreat next year? Terms and conditions apply.
Head to musepilatescanberra.com for more information.
Colourful accoutrement
Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia
Add a pop of colour to any outfit with these wonderfully pigmented Monica Knexa Necklaces ($80) and Earrings ($60).
Visit the Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula or shop online at shop.nma.gov.au.
