30th Birthday Present Ideas Sydney

Name: 30th Birthday Present Ideas Sydney
Address: Australia
Telephone: +61488839505
Rating: 4.9

On the hunt for the best 30th birthday present ideas in Sydney? Make the milestone unforgettable with an experience gift that goes beyond the ordinary! Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, sister, boyfriend or yourself, Sydney’s got a whole world of creative things to do that make for fun 30th birthday celebrations. These birthday gifts are all about good vibes, lasting memories and that “I’ve always wanted to try this!” feeling. With fun and out-of-the-box experiences right across the city, it's easy to find something that feels just right for the big 3-0.

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Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent

4.9 (746)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 16 guests

$150 - $230

Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night and All Occasions

5.0 (725)

Runs regularly

Artarmon

1 to 8 guests

$99 Now $70 - $85

Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring

4.9 (261)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Chatswood & Sydney

1 to 15 guests

$150

Gold or Silver Ring Making Class

4.9 (79)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 12 guests

$225 - $748

Perfume Making Class

4.9 (91)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Sydney

1 to 25 guests

$148

Tufting Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (198)

Runs regularly

Haymarket

1 to 11 guests

$110 - $210

Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class

4.8 (1,521)

7 years in business

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 70 guests

$99

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster

5.0 (693)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 8 guests

$173 - $252

French Croissant Baking Class

5.0 (387)

13 years in business

Runs regularly

Maroubra

1 to 11 guests

$220 - $240

Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug

4.9 (499)

Runs regularly

Chatswood & Sydney

1 to 20 guests

$100 - $200

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters

4.9 (602)

Runs regularly

Drummoyne / Mobile

1 to 16 guests

$125 - $130

Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Make a Ceramic Piece

4.7 (478)

Runs regularly

Burwood

1 to 18 guests

$59

Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles

4.9 (225)

Runs regularly

Rosebery

1 to 24 guests

$89 - $149

Wheel Throwing Pottery Class: Klaypots and Vino

5.0 (387)

Runs regularly

Crows Nest

1 to 6 guests

$99

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop

5.0 (1,433)

7 years in business

Runs regularly

Sydney

1 to 14 guests

$135

Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop

5.0 (75)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Petersham

1 to 50 guests

$70 - $100

Dessert Candle Making Workshop

5.0 (132)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Glebe

1 to 12 guests

$118

Neon Paint and Sip Workshop

4.8 (136)

Runs regularly

Chatswood

1 to 30 guests

$59

Turkish Lamp Mosaic Class in Sydney

4.9 (1,429)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 40 guests

$69 - $139

Silver or Gold Ring Making Workshop

5.0 (23)

4.8 (196) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 45 guests

$189 - $419

Resin Art Class: Trinket Tray and Coaster

4.9 (124)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Leichhardt

1 to 14 guests

$120

Dumpling Making Class

4.6 (323)

7 years in business

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 70 guests

$65 - $69

Bonsai Class for Beginners

5.0 (116)

8 years in business

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 16 guests

$195

Perfume Making Workshop

6 years in business

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Alexandria

1 to 20 guests

$128

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class

4.8 (88)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 150 guests

$59 - $139

Introductory Wheel Throwing Workshop for Beginners

4.9 (28)

Runs regularly

Petersham

1 to 8 guests

$89 - $109

Hand Building Workshop: Clay, Paint and Hands

5.0 (108)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Annandale

1 to 10 guests

$80 - $90

Glass Blowing Class: Christmas Ornaments

5.0 (1k) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 8 guests

$173 - $252

Paint and Sip Class: Choose Your Own Artwork

4.9 (290)

Runs regularly

Chatswood

1 to 30 guests

$55

Silver Ring Making DIY Class

5.0 (23)

4.9 (167) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

St Peters

1 to 15 guests

$129 - $359

Introductory Pasta Making Class

4.8 (80)

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 15 guests

$150

Double-wicked Luxury Candle Making and Sip Class

5.0 (51)

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 30 guests

$110

Beekeeping Class

5.0 (92)

Runs regularly

Neutral Bay

1 to 12 guests

$80 - $120

American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park

4.6 (49)

4.8 (507) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Centennial Park

1 to 30 guests

$175

Stained Glass Course

5.0 (20)

Runs regularly

Kingsford

1 to 8 guests

$320 - $350

Barista and Coffee Art Class

4.9 (121)

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 20 guests

$150

Stained Glass Suncatcher Making Class

5.0 (170)

4 years in business

Runs regularly

Dulwich Hill

1 to 4 guests

$145 - $165

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Dried Flowers

5.0 (38)

Runs regularly

Drummoyne / Mobile

1 to 60 guests

$125

Beginner Friendly Tufting 101 Workshop

5.0 (86)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Chippendale / Mobile

1 to 12 guests

$110 - $290

Introduction to Perfume-making Class

4.9 (27)

4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 30 guests

$89

Clay and Sip Pottery Class

5.0 (40)

5.0 (2k) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Artarmon

1 to 8 guests

$99 Now $85

Flower Arrangement Workshop: Hand Tied Bouquet

5.0 (31)

Runs regularly

Rhodes / Mobile

1 to 40 guests

$199

Custom Soap Making Class with Natural Clays

5.0 (37)

4.9 (521) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 30 guests

$99

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards

5.0 (307)

3 years in business

Runs regularly

Leichhardt

1 to 16 guests

$130 - $195

Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop

5.0 (101)

4 years in business

Runs regularly

Surry Hills / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

$65 - $68

Beginner Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop

4.8 (26)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Crows Nest

1 to 10 guests

$99 - $119

Beginners Sushi Making Class

4.9 (149)

Only 1 date left

Chatswood

1 to 10 guests

$170

Dessert Making Class: Five Delicious Desserts

5.0 (44)

4.9 (1k) (for this teacher)

Only 2 dates left

Neutral Bay

1 to 30 guests

$150

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class

4.9 (72)

Runs regularly

Castle Hill

1 to 30 guests

$89 - $229

Ikebana Flower Arranging Class

4.9 (393)

Runs regularly

Alexandria

1 to 15 guests

$100

Christmas Wreath Class with Fresh Australian Natives

4.9 (13)

Runs regularly

Balmain East / Mobile

1 to 12 guests

$155

Greenhouse Terrarium Workshop

5.0 (395)

8 years in business

Runs regularly

Redfern

1 to 100 guests

$110 - $160

Full-day Oil Painting Workshop: Realistic Still Life in Oils

5.0 (27)

Only 1 date left

Surry Hills

1 to 10 guests

$175 - $179

Cocktail Making Class with a Feast

4.8 (228)

7 years in business

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 50 guests

$99

Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop

5.0 (99)

Runs regularly

East Gosford & Crows Nest

1 to 15 guests

$95 - $125

Knife Making Workshop

5.0 (101)

Runs regularly

Brookvale

1 to 4 guests

$549 - $599

Aboriginal Dot Art Circle Workshop

4.9 (61)

Runs regularly

Chippendale / Mobile

1 to 250 guests

$150

Chocolate Making Class

4.9 (43)

5.0 (94) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Dee Why

1 to 14 guests

$98

Gnocchi, Ricotta and Rosé Class

5.0 (44)

4.9 (365) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Rosebery

1 to 20 guests

$109 - $157

Festa Italiano Cooking Class and Experience

4.6 (41)

4.8 (2k) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Potts Point

1 to 50 guests

$99

The Art of Indian Cooking Masterclass

5.0 (127)

6 years in business

Runs regularly

Rozelle / Mobile

1 to 12 guests

$190

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class

4.9 (122)

Runs regularly

Lilyfield

1 to 15 guests

$160

Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop

4.9 (53)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 30 guests

$79 - $129

Glass Blowing Class: All Day

5.0 (199)

Runs regularly

Marrickville / Mobile

1 to 8 guests

$403 - $439

Introduction to Whittling Workshop

5.0 (29)

5.0 (329) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Marrickville

1 to 10 guests

$245

Resin Jewellery Making Class

4.9 (36)

4.9 (556) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Leichhardt

1 to 8 guests

$160

Vegan Dessert Making Class: Ggot Tteok

5.0 (39)

5.0 (220) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Darlinghurst

1 to 8 guests

$140 - $155

Indian Cooking Class: Vegetarian Sharing Plates

5.0 (46)

Runs regularly

Neutral Bay / Mobile

1 to 20 guests

$85 - $100

Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug

4.9 (111)

5 years in business

Runs regularly

Surry Hills

1 to 25 guests

$85 - $119

Beginner Friendly Coaster Tufting Workshop

4.9 (20)

4.9 (241) (for this teacher)

Runs regularly

Haymarket

1 to 11 guests

$80

Creative Shibori Workshop

5.0 (49)

30k followers

Runs regularly

Stanmore / Mobile

1 to 29 guests

$115 - $164

Cupcake Decorating Class: Buttercream Flowers

4.8 (172)

12 years in business

Runs regularly

Mosman

1 to 10 guests

$130 - $149

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30th Birthday Present Ideas

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Reviews from our gift recipients

Samantha Maisey • Nov 2025

Spanish Tapas Cooking Class

Wonderful evening. Riki was an excellent teacher, the food was delicious. Bought the tapas class as a birthday present for my churros-loving husband….he was in food heaven.

Meg Fraser • Nov 2025

Buttercream Cupcake Decorating Class

I gave my son a present and this was the result, it was very fun and would definitely recommend it for others!

Shanthi Pillai • Nov 2025

Perfume Making Workshop for Beginners

Teacher was fantastic! Best gift I've received in a long time. This was such a fun experience

Fiona Shaw • Nov 2025

Six-Inch Cake Decorating Class for Beginners

Teacher was very helpful and very talented making look so easy. We made with fresh cream and butter cream also in the stars put on and taught to do. Made in colour pink my favorites and put a clear + more

Greg Stephenson • Nov 2025

Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring

What fun this was! We went with no idea of what we wanted and came out of the class with rings we will treasure! ‘Tutu’ was very helpful and explained the steps clearly. We now have great gift ideas + more

Linh Dang • Nov 2025

Tufting Workshop for Beginners

The tufting class is super fun, even for newbiews like us. We got to choose our own design, get to do at our own pace. The teacher is very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this class to everyone, + more

Jennie Sparke • Nov 2025

Japanese Zen Terrarium Workshop

Great workshop! This was a gift for my besties birthday :) Loved the explanation and the individual feedback ensuring we got the balance right in our terrariums. At one point I had a lonely plant (ha ha) + more

Jennifer O • Nov 2025

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters

The whole process was very easy - redeeming the gift card and booking. The class was a lot of fun and teacher very helpful. Highly recommend

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Thoughtful 30th Birthday Gift Ideas Sydney

Memorable birthday gift ideas for 30th birthday in Sydney

When it comes to celebrating turning 30, a thoughtful experience gift is one way to keep the panic at bay! Help your loved one embrace this new chapter with the excitement and thrill of trying something new.

For the foodie who lives for flavour, cooking classes offer the perfect blend of fun and function. From learning to roll sushi to mastering plant-based feasts, these hands-on sessions are as tasty as they are rewarding, and they add a cute twist to the traditional birthday dinner.

Know someone with a creative streak? Let them get their hands dirty at a mug-making class where they can craft their own cup from scratch. It’s mindful, relaxing and they’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake to enjoy their morning brew in. It’s a two-for-one gift!

For those with a flair for the finer things, a perfume making workshop is an unexpected delight. They’ll experiment with scents, learn about fragrance families and bottle their very own signature scent, a luxe and personal gift that celebrates their next chapter.

Feeling adventurous? Gift them the thrill of glassblowing, where fire, creativity and a little bravery come together to create beautiful, glowing glass art. It’s a birthday memory they’ll never forget (and neither will their Instagram followers).

And for the proud pet parent, a paint your pet workshop is an absolute win. They’ll turn their beloved dog, cat or bearded dragon into a colourful masterpiece while sipping on their favourite birthday drink.

No matter their personality or interests, these 30th birthday present ideas help them celebrate who they are (and what they love) with a whole lot of joy.

A group of women celebrate a birthday with cocktail making

Popular 30th birthday gifts for guys

You know what’s better than buying him another gadget? Giving him a story to tell! Whether he’s the chill type or the let’s-try-something-new guy, there’s an experience gift in Sydney to float his boat.

Here are some of our favourite 30th birthday gift ideas for men:

Woodworking classes - Let him channel his inner Ron Swanson. It’s all sawdust, satisfaction and something to show off when he’s done. A great gift for the practical, DIY type.
Metalsmithing classes – Get him in front of the forge making a ring, pendant or just a newfound appreciation for this ancient craft. Unexpected? Totally. Awesome? Definitely. A unique way for him try something unexpected and maybe pick up a new hobby to mark his 30’s!
BBQ classes – The perfect gift for the guy who loves being king of the grill, but is ready to upgrade from sausages to smoky perfection. A fun group activity to celebrate together.
Whisky tasting classes – Smooth, sophisticated and a little educational (but mostly just tasty). A refined way to celebrate turning 30.
Terrarium making – For the guy who likes greenery and design, terrarium making is surprisingly fun and rewarding. Hear us out—dirt, moss, design. It’s a little zen, a little earthy and a surprisingly satisfying gift for 30-year olds.
Photography classes – Perfect for creatives or tech-lovers who want to level up their camera game. Whether he's got a DSLR or just loves a great phone snap, he'll level up his shots and feel like a pro.

These gifts for guys are ideal if you want him to remember his 30th birthday for years to come!

A man celebrating his 30th birthday at a creative workshop

Unique 30th birthday gift ideas for her

She’s fun, thoughtful and deserves something that isn’t straight off the shelf. Whether you’re planning a surprise or she’s involved in the party prep, these hands-on, heart-filling experiences are just the thing to make her 30th birthday extra special.

Try one of these top 30th birthday gift ideas for her:

Pottery classes – Clay-covered hands, laughter and maybe a slightly wonky mug, pottery classes make for fun group activities for 30th birthday parties. Plus she’ll get to walk away with her very own handmade ceramics!
Paint and sip workshops – Paintbrush in one hand, wine glass in the other. Zero pressure, just colour and good vibes. Relaxed, colourful, and perfect for celebrating with friends.
Pasta making classes – Nothing says birthday girl dinner like pasta! These classes are delicious, interactive and a total crowd-pleaser for food lovers who want to impress at the dinner table.
Cocktail making classes – Gather the crew and begin the birthday celebrations with cocktail making! Bonus points if you learn the skills to make her a signature birthday drink for the occasion.
Candle making workshops – Don’t just buy a candle, let her make her own and customise it to her tastes. These workshops are fun to do together and your handmade candles make a wonderful addition to your next chill night in.
Earring making classes – Quirky, stylish and completely personalised jewellery? She’ll wear them and say, “I made these!”

Whether she prefers chilled-out vibes or full-on fun, these workshops are the perfect mix of entertainment, relaxation and creativity. Perfect for a gift experience or a group celebration with friends.

A woman celebrating her 30th birthday at a creative workshop

Celebrate turning 30 with a fun experience in Sydney

There are so many things to do for a 30th birthday in Sydney, but when you’re after something meaningful, fun and a little out of the ordinary, experience gifts are the way to go.

Want to plan a surprise birthday celebration? Why not book a private pottery class followed by lunch by the beach, or gather the crew for a group candle-making workshop that ends in wine and laughs? For smaller, more intimate celebrations, something like a paint and sip night or cocktail class creates the perfect vibe.

If you’re hunting for experience gifts in Sydney that can be shared with friends, these workshops offer built-in bonding time and new memories to hold onto. You can even personalise many of them to suit the birthday person’s vibe, whether they’re into nature, food, crafts or just a good time.

And the best part? You don’t have to stress about the wrapping paper. These gifts are all about showing up, enjoying the moment and walking away with new skills, new creations and unforgettable experiences.

So if you’re still wondering what to do for a 30th birthday in Sydney, skip the usual and choose something that will spark joy, connection and creativity.

Birthday celebrations at a paint and sip class