Last minute gift ideas to support local businesses

If your Christmas shopping list has fallen by the wayside, no one is blaming you after the year we’ve had.

While Christmas is next week, there’s still plenty of time to get your loved ones the perfect gift, and at the same time support Northern Beaches based businesses.

Here are some great gift ideas to inspire you.  

Struggling to buy for a mum who has everything? Gift them an experience like a local spa voucher, surfing lesson, brewery or distillery tour, movie tickets or an arts and craft workshop.

Help her get an extended caffeine fix with a voucher to her local café, or for a family meal at a local restaurant, or find a talented local maker and buy something one of a kind.

There are so many great ideas and experiences right here on the Beaches for Dad - from a private lesson with a golf pro, a cooking class, hiring a boat for the day, a brewery tour, unique artwork or handmade keep cup; you can get your hands on a winning gift within a stone’s throw.

Lots of local surf shops, gift shops and other retailers have great last minute gift ideas.

The summer school holidays are long, and it can be a tough ask to keep kids entertained. Support our local tourism operators by gifting a voucher for kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkelling, mountain bike riding, sailing or learning to surf. The possibilities are endless!

For crafty and creative kids, book them into a local craft workshop or dance class.

A green gift for their home or garden makes the perfect gift. Pick up a funky new plant at your local nursery. Or do some good and give the money you would spend on a material gift to a charity your gift recipient feels passionate about. There are many local charities and services who could use your donation right now.

For more gift ideas, local businesses have shared their festive specials and gift ideas in the comments on our Shop Local Facebook post. 

Enjoy a happy and safe festive season.