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$48
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$130
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Kew
1 to 30 guests
$75
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4.9 (165) (for this teacher)
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8 to 50 guests
$130
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1 to 30 guests
$99 - $129
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1 to 30 guests
$85
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8 to 50 guests
$179
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6 to 50 guests
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6 to 50 guests
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Get a gift
Celebrating a milestone as important as a 50th birthday can seem daunting, but it certainly doesn’t need to be. With so many Melbourne workshops, classes and experience gifts on offer, ClassBento can help put your mind at ease when it comes to birthday ideas. Whether you’re planning on offering an experience gift, organising the 50th birthday party, or just wanting to add some real pizazz to the 50th birthday cake, ClassBento can help take your 50th birthday party ideas to the next level. If you’re planning your 50th birthday party themes from home and you’re looking to get the most out of a house party, ClassBento has a range of Melbourne workshops that can actually travel to you! Our mobile cocktail classes are a fantastic way to add a touch of class to your garden soiree, and an engaging way to start a party! Many of our paint n sip classes can also travel and are perfect if you’re looking for a creative activity to compliment a low-key birthday celebration.
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With so many incredible things to do in Melbourne, you couldn’t be blamed for not looking outside of the city. But if you are willing to travel, you can give your birthday party ideas a real “staycation” vibe. Below the Mornington peninsula sits Green Olive at Red Hill; a beautiful farm that runs some of the most unique experiences Melbourne has to offer. From farm tours, all the way through to wine tasting and visits to the nearby hot springs, Green Olive at Red Hill offer one of the most extensive lists of workshops in the country. If you’re chasing memorable 50th birthday gift ideas for men, Green Olive at Red Hill run incredible sausage-making classes and butchery workshops for the gentleman looking to learn more about cooking various meats. They offer a huge variety of classes, perfect for every budget and group size so you can make the most of your 50th birthday party ideas in Melbourne.

With such a variety of Melbourne workshops and activities available, selecting your 50th birthday gift ideas will be as stress-free as possible. You can relax, knowing that ClassBento has some of the best teachers and artistic practitioners available in Melbourne. Each teacher is not just a master in their own respective discipline, but also has extensive experience in creating inclusive and engaging environments, so you can make the most out of your time with us. Nearly all of our workshops offer the choice of both public and private classes, allowing you to book according to your group size. Many instructors also offer additional extras and special packages – particularly for birthday groups – so never hesitate to contact the class teacher ahead of time. Many are BYO, so always check the details in case you want to bring along a few bottles of wine or the 50th birthday cake to really enhance the birthday festivities.
No matter which of our Melbourne workshops you choose, you can be sure that your 50th birthday party ideas will be memorable, exciting, and worthy of the milestone celebrated! Whether it’s enjoying the hot springs around the Mornington Peninsula with a glass of red or shaking up a martini in your own backyard, ClassBento has so many incredible things to do in Melbourne for your 50th birthday ideas. With fully customisable workshops that allow you to make the experience as personal as possible, you can rest assured knowing your birthday gift ideas are in safe hands.
Looking for amazing 50th birthday gift ideas in Melbourne? ClassBento’s range of workshops, activities and experience gifts enable you to offer the birthday boy or girl some of the most unique experiences Melbourne has to offer! From sipping homemade cocktails to savouring the Mornington Peninsula skyline, ClassBento’s Melbourne workshops have all the best 50th birthday gift ideas for men and a woman all in one place.
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