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Best Christmas gift ideas 2025: inexpensive to $100+
RACV
December 12, 2025
No matter your budget, this Christmas gift guide has the perfect present ideas for your friends, family and colleagues.
Finding the perfect Christmas present doesn’t need to be stressful. We’ve got a list of the best Christmas gifts for every budget, so you can cross off your festive checklist with ease.
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Best Christmas gift ideas for every budget
DIY and inexpensive Christmas gift ideas
Christmas is all about giving, but that doesn’t have to equate to spending lots of money. There are many affordable ways to show someone you care about them during the festive season, including making something yourself.
Bake a special treat
Homemade baked treats are a delicious and budget-friendly option for Christmas presents. Depending on your chosen recipe, you might even have many - if not all - of the ingredients in your pantry.
For those with a garden, a bouquet makes a lovely, free gift for everyone from family through to coworkers.
Another idea is to gift a cutting from your garden. Potted plant cuttings are an affordable and sustainable gift that will continue to grow and flourish well beyond the Christmas season.
If you've a bounty of homegrown fruit or vegetables, you can turn them into a jam, pickle or sauce to help preserve them for longer. Even if you don't have a garden, local markets often sell bulk produce at discounted prices at the end of the day. A tray of mangoes can be transformed into jars of chutney, while fresh herbs are perfect for infusing oils and vinegars, which can then be decanted into decorative bottles for a thoughtful homemade gift.
Give your time
Putting aside a day to spend with someone is a great gift that can show how much you care. There are plenty of things to do in Melbourne that are free or low cost; you could visit the NGV, ACMI, one of our many free parks and gardens, head to the beach or even grab a coffee together.
A voucher that pays for your morning coffee or croissant habit? Yes please! Many cafes, such as Melbourne social enterprise STREAT, now offer gift vouchers that the lucky recipients can use to fund their daily caffeine hit.
STREAT vouchers can be used in any of the enterprise's cafes or online. Plus STREAT is also selling a variety of festive goodies in-store this year; pop into the Collingwood, Richmond, Parkville or Queen Victoria Market locations to see what's available.
This Ballarat treasure trove is an immersive ‘living museum’ of the 1850s gold rush. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, head to an old timey pantomime, visit faithfully recreated shops and schools before panning for gold in the original diggings and touring the mines. People of all ages can easily spend an entire day exploring Sovereign Hill’s many gems.
Luna Park has been a favourite pastime for Melburnians and tourists alike since 1912, and is one of the city's favourite tourist hotspots.
Its famous gaping mouth entrance is a Melbourne icon, while its Great Scenic Railway ride is the oldest continually running wooden rollercoaster in the world.
There are more than 20 rides including gentle classics like the Heritage Grand Carousel and Moon Balloons for kids, and thrill rides like the classic Ghost Train and Twin Dragon for teens and adults.
While many might know the aquarium as the home of Pesto, the famous king penguin chick (he's even met the likes of Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo), there are dozens of sea creatures to meet.
From luminescent jellyfish and cute Manta Rays to spooky Moray Eels and Pinjarra the Mega Croc, you’ll spend hours in awe of the wonderful creatures on display.
Puffing Billy is a great day out for kids and adults, with different journeys available. Image: Visit Victoria
Gifting an RACV Resort voucher makes planning their next holiday easier for your loved ones.
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Christmas gift ideas from $50 to $100
Gift cards
Gift cards can be more thoughtful than you might think, allowing the recipient to pick out something they’re sure to love from one of their favourite stores or brands.
They’re also perfect for events where presents must stay within a certain price range, like a work Kris Kringle or Secret Santa.
Gift the perfect getaway this Christmas with a voucher to a luxurious RACV Resort, which can be redeemed at nine locations across Victoria, Tasmania, and Queensland.
From fine dining and dramatic coastal scenery to rich bushland or a bustling city break, there’s a resort experience for everyone. Your recipient can choose from resorts in:
Got someone in your house preparing to get their licence?
Steer them in the right direction with a driving lesson package to help them develop the skills to drive safely and confidently with a professional instructor.
Lessons can be bought in a range of package options, from a single lesson to a three or five-lesson voucher pack.
RACV Members save on a range of mineral water bathing experiences, from newcomer Alba Thermal Springs and Spa with its 22 geothermic bathing pools, to moonlit bathing, dinner and add-on experiences at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
MONOPOLY DREAMS Melbourne tickets
MONOPOLY DREAMS is the latest attraction to Pass Go in the city’s Melbourne Central complex.
The fun-filled family attraction brings the famed board game to life, where players can visit Monopoly City, Mr Monopoly’s mansion, a 4Dx cinema, laser maze, the Chance to win Monopoly money and more. Just try not to go to Jail!
Give the gift of relaxation with a voucher to RACV One Spa, with everything from massages to facials on offer.
A hot air balloon ride is a once in a lifetime experience and a gift not easily forgotten. Image: Visit Victoria
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Christmas gift ideas: $100 and up
Cooking class experience
At Otao Kitchen in Abbotsford, guests can choose to participate in a range of experiences, from a Thai or Vietnamese cooking masterclass to learning to cook with Australian native ingredients.
Each class is run by an expert chef, with budding cooks all able to enjoy their delicious creations at the end of class.
Treat someone to relaxation and self-care with a voucher redeemable at any One Spa wellness and beauty retreat in Victoria or Queensland.
At One Spa, guests are given a soothing herbal tea in the Relaxation Room before indulging in restful and revitalising treatments designed to leave your giftee feeling refreshed, calm, and revitalised for the year ahead.
Looking to gift an experience like no other high above the clouds?
Glide up, up, and away to see Victoria’s capital several thousand feet above the ground, with panoramic views that stretch from the Yarra Valley to Port Phillip Bay.
Looking to spoil someone? This luxury Christmas gift includes a private driver, tastings at a range of wineries, a three-course champagne lunch, tour at Domaine Chandon and a wine masterclass with a delicious cheese platter to match.
