It’s that time of year – and no, we’re not talking about Christmas (just yet). It’s gift guide season, and this year, we’re getting specific. Forget gifts ‘for mum’ and ‘for your BFF. We’re going granular, sharing local gift ideas for everyone (and we mean everyone) on your shopping list.
For the friend whose day isn’t complete without a reformer class and a post-sweat strawberry matcha. Think: a ClassPass gift card, or a class pack to their favourite GC studio (meet some of our favourites right here), a cute grip-sock or a make-your-own matcha kit (we love this one from Odaya at Robina).
Up before dawn, sandy by 7am, and always posting the pastel gradient over Burleigh Hill. Perfect gifts: a boujee sunscreen bundle from a local business, soft-as sand-free towels, a waterproof film camera, or an elevated snorkel set (yes, those exist).
Your friend who is simultaneously writing a Substack, starting a podcast and selling crochet bags on Instagram. Gifts: a beautiful notebook or sketchpad from a local stationery brand, an insulated coffee cup (to see them through their many meetings) or a voucher to a cute café for their weekly “creative deep-work” sessions.
They’d happily disappear into Tamborine, Springbrook or Currumbin Valley forever. Gift: a cosy cabin stay, handmade ceramics from a local maker, or a luxe magnesium soak in the mountains.
They know every happy hour between Bilinga and Broadbeach and would never spend a Friday night at home. Gift ideas: a fancy bottle of local gin, a preloaded dining gift card for their favourite restaurants, or a mini mixologist kit with fun glassware and a margarita mix.
