Last Minute Gold Coast Christmas Gift Guide
Hunting for the perfect gift still? Or left it to the last minute and need something to wow them on Christmas day? Look no further! We've rounded up 10 of the best Gold Coast local gifts you can pick up last minute and still make Christmas day special.
Emte Boutique
This little gem on James Street in Burleigh Heads has long been one of our favourites; not just because it has beautiful clothing and jewellery, but also because they also have a bunch of great small homewares, books and other knick knacks that can be perfect for last minute gifting!
We’d always recommend the jewellry here as a gift, but if you’re looking for something different, try their selection of Fazeek glassware - truly inspired glasswork that is so incredibly delicate it will not just impress, but wow. Find out more here.
Paloma Wine Bar
This gorgeous wine bar, again on James Street in Burleigh Heads, is the perfect place to while away an afternoon or evening. With a wide range of stunning wines, and a menu that is just to die for, who wouldn’t be happy with a gift card to Paloma - the place to be! Paloma vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase and are delivered instantly by email to your inbox. Check them out here.
Beach Umbrellas at The Freedom State
Is there any more important status symbol on the Gold Coast than your beach umbrella? Thankfully, the team at The Freedom State - in addition to a range of gorgeous clothing and jewelry - sell some of the most beautiful umbrellas you could imagine! Check them out for a perfect beachy Christmas gift this year. Get your shade on here.
Tickets to one of the many Gold Coast 2023 shows
The Gold Coast is set to play host to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry in 2023, and what better way to spoil your loved one than to get them tickets to their favourite artist, comedian or performer? Think Harry Styles, Jimmy Carr, UB40, Chris Rock, Julia Morris, Sting, Paul Kelly, and many, many more. And that’s just the headline acts! Think also about the incredible festivals we have down here, like Bluesfest. Check out all of the events and acts currently coming to the Gold Coast next year here.
Etsu Izakaya
Etsu Izakaya has, for many years, been one of our favourite places to dine on the Gold Coast. The venue is an experience in and of itself, and at times we’ve been here we’ve run into all manner of people - even once being seated next to Jason Momoa and Amber Heard while they filmed Aquaman! It’s the place to be, and a gift card to this fabulous Japanese fusion establishment is sure to delight. Check it out here.
Cashelmara Gift Card
No Christmas Gift Guide would be complete without a spotlight on the Cashelmara Gift Card! It’s the ideal way to gift your loved ones a stunning Gold Coast vacation without having to force them into certain dates, times or apartments! This way, the freedom is left up to them - knowing full well that everything has been taken care of by you. Email us today to get one of these gift cards, which can be provided via email or physical card.
Shape their own Surfboard
Hitting the waves this summer? The perfect gift for the surfer in your life is a board they’ve designed and shaped themselves! Look no further than S-Lab in Miami Beach, where your loved one can create the surfboard of their dreams! Get designing here.
A Thrilling Theme Park Experience
Ask anyone who has grown up on or around the Gold Coast what’s there, and the first thing they’ll say is some of the best beaches in the world. But the second thing would probably be the theme parks, which are some of the most iconic in Australia. Give your loved one the gift of fun this year, with a year long pass to Movieworld, Seaworld and Wet & Wild! Fun awaits here.
Sports
Whether it’s the Magic Millions Polo, the Brisbane Bullets basketball, or any of the plethora of Rugby League, Union and AFL games being played on the Gold Coast next year, there’s something for every sports fan to catch - and what better way to close out one year than to get your sports mad loved one tickets to their favorite sport for 2023? Check out the list of sports events scheduled presently for 2023 here.
Soak Bathhouse
Tired of all this Christmas shopping? Looking for a way to relax after a long year? Check out Soak Bath House - the perfect Gold Coast way to rest and relax. What a beautiful gift to give a loved one; or to treat yourself to after a long Christmas / New Year break. Relaxation awaits here.
