Spark Romance with These Girlfriend-Approved Gifts

Need some inspiration for the perfect gifts for her this Christmas? Ignite passion and fun with these gifts for girlfriends across Australia and show your favourite lady just how much you care! Hosted in local studios spread from Sydney to Perth, these unique Christmas gift ideas are guaranteed to put a smile on your girlfriend’s face, give her an exciting and new creative outlet, and provide her with unforgettable memories of DIYing.

No matter where you are in Australia, we've got plenty of awesome gifts for your girlfriend that will make her crafty and creative dreams come true. Looking for some fun activities to do in Melbourne? How about treating her to a chocolate making class? If you're in Sydney, why not surprise her with a course in making homemade candles? No matter what she's into, we've got a wide range of Christmas gifts for your girlfriend that she'll absolutely love – keep reading to find out more!

Sip and create at ceramic classes in Queensland

At Wesley Taylor Art Studio’s hand built pottery workshop, your girlfriend will be partaking in pottery classes that use air-drying clay in order to create a delicate flower-shaped candle holder. The class takes place in an Italian restaurant – so don’t forget to order a drink or snack – and everyone will have the chance to take home a piece of handmade pottery to be proud of. Your partner will create a rose candle holder and a separate flower candle holder, and she can even use the leftover clay to create more figurines once she’s built up her confidence!

Looking for unique things to do on the Gold Coast? Stop by The Island Potter’s cosy pottery studio in Oxenford and learn how to make a range of ceramics as you take a break from the busy world outside. From glazing Japanese teacups to moulding her own personalised plate, these Gold Coast activities are a relaxing and casual way for her to learn hand building in a warm environment where mistakes are only part of the process.

Gift a mindful moment with candle making classes in Sydney

Stress is a part of life but if your other half has really been feeling it lately, one of the most thoughtful Christmas present ideas for your girlfriend is the chance to take a step back and enjoy some self-care. At this Sydney-based luxury candle making class, that’s exactly what she’ll be doing. She’ll learn how to make soy candles with their own timber lid – the perfect chance to unwind and make the most of some aromatherapy. 

The cosy class is held at Made By Me Workshop, a new creative studio in St Peters, where artist and founder Rebecca Doyle set out to design a space where everyone can "feel comfortable, inspired and ready to explore their creativity." Surrounded by "vibrant colours, hand crafted pieces and a wide collection of plants", your special someone can learn the art of making candles in a relaxed environment. By the end of the class, she will come away with two beautifully fragrant candles and the knowledge of how to continue making homemade candles at home.

So, if your favourite person spends a decent amount of her paycheck on candles – we get it, we do too – then consider booking one of these candle classes as a Christmas present for your girlfriend. Plus, you could always go with her and make it a fun date night, it's a super thoughtful gift for her.

Explore Perth’s street art and visit quirky small bars

A chance to tour Perth’s street art, visit some quirky small bars and meet new people? We’re sold, and we’re sure your partner will be too with this unique Christmas gift idea for your girlfriend. These street art and small bar tour are designed to introduce everyone to a side of Perth they may not have seen, in a social environment. Your partner’s guide will take the group around the streets of Perth, pointing out street art along the way and sharing their knowledge of local and international artists. 

From there, they’ll head to three fabulous small bars, where everyone will have discounts on any drinks ordered. If you're after Christmas gifts for your girlfriend that will allow her to take some time out, explore the city's hidden gems and be guided on a journey through Perth's artistic alleys, this experience ticks all the boxes. Plan a romantic day out and surprise your loved one with this local experience this Christmas.

Gift a Melbourne chocolate making workshop

If your girl is a Melbourne-based chocolate fan, you’d be hard-pressed to find better gifts for her than chocolate making classes. Thankfully, the folks at Dash Finishing School have put together a chocolate making workshop that will please the most devout chocolate lover. Over the course of three hours, your partner will get hands-on with various chocolate techniques and concepts, learning how to make truffles, marble bars, ganache chocolates, caramel-filled chocolates, and more. 

She’ll be taught a French tempering technique, as well as feel more confident with different chocolate varieties, equipment and moulds. They’ll work on making their own caramel and ganache, as well as discovering different fillings, flavourings, and hand enrobing techniques. Sound comprehensive enough? We think so, and we’re confident this class should be top of the list of presents for your girlfriend.

Head to the Hunter Valley for a food and wine tasting experience

Add this to your list of experience days for couples and get a date in the diary, because this Hunter Valley food and wine tasting trip from Sydney will make for an ideal day date. Dave’s Tours will take you out into the Hunter Valley, where you can both tantalise your tastebuds by exploring some of the best wineries in the area – and a local distillery. You’ll have a guided tour by an expert at each stop, before completing your wine tasting experience with complimentary chocolates and local cheeses. For serious fans of food and wine, this experience ranks amongst the top gifts for a girlfriend.

Get shaking at cocktail classes in Melbourne

Head to Roxy's, a converted warehouse in South Melbourne for a cocktail class that promises delicious cocktails and creativity! Fun, interactive and hands-on, your girlfriend’s mixologist will guide her through the process of making two cocktails or mocktails. If you're in need of Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves to party, the disco lighting and upbeat atmosphere at this awesome venue won't disappoint.

She’ll also discover secret industry tips and tricks at these mixology classes, before trying her own hand at mixing, muddling, and shaking her own cocktails. Book this class as a present for your girlfriend and join her to perfect your cocktail making skills together – it’ll give your next dinner party some serious wow factor!