Santa's workshop is full of dolls, trucks and DUPLO sets, but before you order your child yet another toy for Christmas, why not think outside the box?
Experience gifts are a great way to share magical moments and create lasting memories. And whether you're looking for one special activity, or something that lasts all year, here are some present ideas that will go down in history, just like Rudolph.
- An annual zoo pass or ticket for a special event, e.g. Roar & Snore at Taronga Zoo or the Zoo Keeper for a Day experience at Australia Zoo
- A game of mini-golf
- A pony or horse ride
- A chocolate factory experience, e.g. a Junior Chocolatier Workshop in NSW or tour of Panny's Amazing World of Chocolate in Vic
- A magazine subscription, e.g. a digital subscription to National Geographic Little Kids or a hard copy subscription to Just Kidding Junior
- A camping trip and their very own camp chair and sleeping bag
- Enrolment in circus school, e.g. Flipside Circus in Qld or Circus Oz in Vic
- Tickets for a zipline adventure, e.g. Treetop Challenge Juniors in Qld
- A game night bundle, e.g. Spot it Jr. Animals, Cat in the Hat: I Can Do That! Game and Guess Who?
- A ride on a steam train
- A nature play workshop, e.g. building cubbies in the forest
- An annual pass for an aquarium or ticket for a behind-the-scenes tour, e.g. Polar Bear Shores at Sea World
- A musical instrument and lessons
- Dance classes and a costume
- A boat ride to see whales or dolphins
- Tickets to a live show, like Play School in concert or Frozen the Musical
- Family movie passes, e.g. Gold Class tickets with their choice of meal
- A weekend away at a farm stay or family-friendly resort
- Tickets for a live sporting event or enrolment in a new sport for the new year
At the end of the day, family experiences form lifelong memories and whatever you choose to give your child, we wish you a very merry Christmas and hope it's full of love, joy and fun.
