Your last minute Christmas gift guide

Christmas is getting closer – the carparks are packed and posties are delayed. Luckily there are plenty of unique gift ideas right here on the Northern Beaches. Not only that but you can spread some Christmas cheer supporting our local businesses.

If you need a reminder, NSW residents have recently received extra Dine and Discover vouchers and it’s perfect timing to use them for gifts in dining, arts and recreation.

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.

For the active mum, sign her up (and the whole family!) for the Sun Run coming up in February.

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.

We also have a number of local fun family events coming up next year which would make a great stocking filler for parents with the Australia Day Eve Open Air Cinema screening Aussie classic Red Dog and Picnic in the Park returning in March and June with performances from Lah Lah’s Big Live Band and Bluey.

Enjoy a happy and safe festive season.