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Your Christmas Shopping's Sorted With These Local Ideas

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With the holiday season rapidly approaching (it’ll be here before you know it), we’ve rounded up a fabulous collection of festive gifts that will bring joy to everyone on your list this Christmas.

This year, let’s embrace the spirit of giving by thinking local; every gift you choose not only delights the recipient but also supports our vibrant local tourism and hospitality scene across the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges.

Discover what's on our shopping list (and maybe even discover a few items for your own wish list!) and start shopping!

It's the Most Wine-derful Time of the Year

If there’s one thing as reliable as Santa, it’s the incredible quality of the wine produced in our region.

Most Yarra Valley wineries have options to purchase gift cards for your loved ones to spend on unforgettable wine tasting experiences, stunning cellar door purchases, delicious restaurant dining and some wineries even have onsite accommodation.

You can also purchase beautiful wine gift packs to delight any wine lover that showcase our region's finest selections.

Get in the Spirit

Much loved Four Pillars Distillery is one of the most awarded gin distilleries in the world and their Christmas Gin is a tribute to four things their Co-founder, Cam, loves: Australia, Christmas, gin and his late mum, Wilma.

Explore their delightful Christmas Gin range to bring joy to any gin enthusiast—you'll surely make their holiday truly memorable!

They also have you covered for Corporate Gifting guaranteed to impress your clients or reward your team. Best boss ever? You bet!

Beer and cider lovers don't have to miss out either! Our region is home to a thriving scene of craft breweries and cideries that emphasise quality ingredients and creative flavours.

Check out the best places to pick up a gift that will have beer lovers and cider aficionados grinning from ear to ear.

Go Luxe or Go Home

If you can’t spoil that special someone at Christmas, when can you do it? Go all out and give a gift that wows.

Booking a stay in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges is the perfect way to show appreciation for a special someone or to give them the gift of time together (or a bit of alone time). There's no shortage of incredible luxury stays in the region.

From luxury retreats, resorts and lodges to unique farmstay experiences as well as cosy bed and breakfast options, pet friendly accommodation, holiday houses and so much more, there's a huge variety to suit everyone.

Give the Gift of Lift this Christmas and treat that someone special to a Go Wild Ballooning, Yarra Valley Gift Certificate.

Imagine their delight when they are gifted this unforgettable, bucket-list experience this Christmas. On the flight, they will watch the sunrise over the majestic Yarra Valley, feel weightless as they drift above the vineyards and take in the spectacular views of the Yarra River and mountain ranges.

Purchase a Christmas Gift Certificate for only $340 per person and save $110 per couple. They'll also receive complimentary in-flight photos and a flight certificate.

Gift Cards are also available to purchase, so a magical Christmas present is available no matter your budget!

Spread The Cheer

Spread the Christmas cheer with these delightful gift ideas that are sure to make your loved ones feel truly special!

A Zoos Victoria gift membership helps fund the important conservation work that Zoos Victoria does to care for our beautiful native wildlife who thrive in their care. Membership offers unlimited entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne Zoo and Kyabram Fauna Park. With every adult membership, you can bring a child for free.

The profits go to supporting our much-loved wildlife and conservation projects. You can feel good about this gift!

Everyone loves the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, it's the perfect place to spoil the chocoholic in your life. With over 300 different varieties of hand-crafted chocolates and beautiful ready-to-go gift packs, you'll want to grab something for yourself too!

Their beautiful Yarra Valley location is the best place to purchase these chocolatey goodies but if you cannot visit them, their online store ships Australia-wide. Soooo delicious!

Do they love dining at amazing restaurants and sipping delicious cocktails, local beer and wine and spirits? They will be spoilt at The Grub Club's restaurants, Bam Bam Italian, Incy Wincy and The General Food Store. With gift vouchers available online or in-store, it's a great opportunity to explore local dining.

The Grub Club also have you sorted for event catering or explore their Festive Feast which is a pre-prepared Christmas menu for feasting at home. Packed with all of your favourites, make this Christmas one to remember!

Yarra Valley Manna Gum Tours will make your gift, the best under the tree!

Specialising in luxury, private, small group tours, book them a day of indulgence. More than a wine tour, they'll discover the wildlife, breathtaking nature, and exceptional local produce of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Book via their website and enjoy a 10% discount when you quote MGT10. Available for bookings made by 24 December 2024.

Spread a little Yarra Valley love this Christmas with Rayner's Orchards' special hampers from their Peach Café. Choose from three sizes starting at just $50, packed with their famous jams, relishes, dried fruits, nuts, and a bottle of local wine. These make a perfect gift for friends, family, or colleagues.

Looking for something a bit different? Rayner’s Orchard gift vouchers are a great way to share the orchard experience, or gift a fruit tree from their nursery for a present that keeps on giving year after year!

Tree-Mendously Indulgent

A much-needed day of pampering is one of the best gifts to spoil that special someone. At Meletos, their Il Massaggio experience is the perfect wind-down experience set amongst a gorgeous Yarra Valley landscape with vineyards, apple orchards and rolling hills.

Created for both Yarra Valley locals and visitors to the region, the space offers an atmosphere of tranquillity under the expert care of skilled practitioners. A seamless fusion of relaxation and luxury, Il Massaggio is a haven where they can unwind and savour life’s quiet moments.

With a range of treatments and packages available, an afternoon at Il Massaggio is the perfect gift.

Know someone with a sweet tooth? Make their holiday sweet with Mary Eats Cake. Their Christmas collection of sweets will put you on everyone’s nice list. From gingerbread treats to cupcakes, Christmas puddings, and High Tea gift vouchers it's the perfect way to treat someone special.

Either select one of their Christmas gift hampers or pick your favourite Christmas treats. They also do next-day delivery across Melbourne!

Located in Monbulk, Nature Wellness Centre's gift vouchers are the perfect presentation for anyone in need of relaxation and rejuvenation. The recipient can choose from a variety of services including massages, facials, and holistic treatments.

Make sure to visit their store and explore a range of carefully selected Australian organic skin and body products, herbal tea blends and eco products. You're sure to pick up something for yourself too!

Leave a Fa-la-la-la-lasting Impression

This Christmas, go beyond the ordinary with a gift that promises adventure and excitement. A Global Ballooning Yarra Valley experience elevates special moments, deepens connections, and offers stories to be cherished for a lifetime.

Surprise your loved one with a Global Ballooning voucher for 2 and gift them an unforgettable journey they’ll treasure forever! Save $198 per couple, just $396 per person. Plus, you’ll also get complimentary in-flight photos.

Know an adventurer or thrillseeker? Struggling to find the right gift that suits them? It’s not socks, we promise!

Warburton Adventure Company has a wide variety of active adventures from caving to abseiling (pictured below), river sledding and so much more. All training and safety gear is provided and experiences come with qualified guides. Choose from a range of experiences or choose a dollar amount.

With a range of products available there’s something for everyone!

Is their dog part of the family? Gift them a private dog-friendly Yarra Valley wine tour with Pooches & Pinot. On their wine tour, they'll visit the region's dog-friendliest wineries, cellar doors, gin distilleries, breweries and cider houses. Sounds pawfect to us!

Pooches & Pinot create bespoke gift vouchers that include your own personalised message. Purchase a gift card from their website and it’ll be emailed to you, or the recipient, the very same day.

Think relaxing retreats are more their vibe? A gift voucher to stay at The Burrow at Wombat Bend is the perfect gift.

This cosy self-contained mudbrick retreat on 5 acres in Dixons Creek is all about reconnecting with nature, relaxing and feeling a world away. Set beside a shady billabong, the property is a paradise for the resident wildlife, making it a tranquil retreat for nature lovers, a couple, or solo travellers after some peace and relaxation.

Whilst jewellery is a popular Christmas gift, make your gift stand out this year with a beautiful piece from Tall Trees Studio in Olinda. Handcrafted by Victorian Artists, these stunning pieces are available to purchase in-store or online.

Are you spoilt for choice or not quite sure if your tastes match the recipients? We've all been there! Tall Trees Studio also offers gift cards so your loved one can choose from their gorgeous handcrafted range of items.

Also in Olinda, the art lover in your life will be blown away by the talent of local artist, Emma Jennings Gallery. Her stunning gallery is designed to make viewing and purchasing artwork and gifts a warm and inspiring experience, featuring not only Emma’s original art, but many beautiful gift ideas.

Other gift ideas complement and inspire the work including vintage Japanese ceramics and textiles, hand dyed indigo notebooks, origami paper, papermaking kits and a beautiful collection of inspiring art books.

Don't just take our word for it! Check out some of her work online.

Make it Merrier

The Creswick Healesville Wool Clothing Store is one of our favourite places to purchase luxurious, Australian-made souvenirs and quality wool clothing and accessories including blankets, picnic supplies, homewares, toys and more.

Check out their amazing store in the middle of Healesville where you're guaranteed to find the perfect gift or browse their online store to view their full range.

Looking for the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer? Treat your loved ones to a delicious Christmas blueberry jam from Oasis Berry Farms and add a gift voucher to explore the 17-acre blueberry farm in Steels Creek.

Open 7 days a week, Oasis Berry Farms offers a fun-filled experience for kids and adults alike. As well as purchasing delicious blueberries (sorry no u-pick available!) and trying blueberry items from their cafe, there is an amazing Dinosaur Garden, a Miniatures Garden AND buried treasure on an island! Best of all, children under 16 enjoy free entry!

Celebrating their 30th year, Tealeaves is a quirky teashop treasure full to the brim with hundreds of amazing teapots, mugs, cups and saucers, tea infusers, coffee and coffee makers. With over 300 teas, herbs and tisanes, there is a tea for everyone. You'll definitely need to bring a shopping bag!

Get into the Festive Shopping Spirit