13 Unique Experience Gifts in Sydney for Under $100

13 Unique Experience Gifts in Sydney for Under $100


By Grace Smith


Break free of the stereotypes this gifting season and treat your loved ones to something they'll actually love! Our curated selection of experience gift cards in Sydney will take your present from lacklustre to thrilling!

The best part? No need to fight the crowds at shopping centres. You can find the perfect gift right from the comfort of your own home. With just a few clicks, you'll have access to Sydney's vibrant creative community. But that's not all. By choosing one of these experience gift cards, you're also supporting local independent artists and artisans. It's a win-win situation, a thoughtful gift card idea and a way to give back to the community.

So why wait? Make this gifting season unforgettable with our curated selection of experience gift cards. Show your loved ones just how much you care by giving them an experience they'll truly love. Whether the person you're buying for is a foodie fanatic, art lover or fashion fanatic, these 13 experience gift ideas include something for everyone in 2024. Perfect for Christmas gift ideas, birthday party activities or anniversary gifts—all under $100.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class

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Cost: $89 for a candle holder
Location: Darlinghurst

Looking for unique gift ideas for the travel lover in your life? While flight tickets might not fit within the $100 budget, we have one of the best things to do in Sydney that will definitely fit the brief. Escape to Turkey with a Turkish mosaic lamp making workshop, and learn how to craft your own mosaic while unwinding to authentic tunes, sipping on strong Turkish tea and nibbling on traditional biscuits. The friendly team at Art Masterclass in Darlinghurst will not only show you how to craft a mosaic lamp you can be proud of, but they'll also share a slice of their story with you. For a few hours, you'll forget you're still in Sydney!

Burrata and Bocconcini Making Class with Bubbles

Cost: $99
Location: Rosebery

We all have that self-professed cheese addict in our lives, so why not treat them with the perfect experience gift in Sydney. At this cheese making class, everyone will learn the fun art of making burrata and bocconcini, all while enjoying bottomless bubbles. This urban Sydney kitchen has everything you need to perfect your cheese, as you learn everything from the importance of milk selection to how to master that luscious melty cheese texture every single time. Your giftee will be whipping up their own mouth-watering cheeses in no time! It's simply a must do in Sydney.

Introduction to Jewellery Making Workshop

Cost: $95
Location: Erskineville

If you know somebody with a passion for fashion and a love of jewellery, this is the experience gift for them. Participants will learn the basics of silversmithing, and make and take home a fine ring and pair of studs! This teaser workshop introduces everyone to the techniques involved in silversmithing like shaping, soldering, filing, sanding, texturing and polishing. The workshop is run by Ayana Jewellery, who run workshops in a funky garage in Erskineville. The class is contained to a group of five or less, meaning your giftee will get plenty of one-on-one guidance and support. If you're after meaningful Sydney experience gifts that don't break the bank, a digital gift card for this workshop is the perfect pick!

Ikebana Flower Arranging Class

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Cost: $100
Location: Glebe

Why buy somebody a bouquet of flowers when you could gift them a behind-the-scenes experience at one of Sydney’s most experienced floristry boutiques instead? Design lovers and creatives will enjoy learning the refined Japanese Ikebana technique of flower arranging which in Japan is one of the three classical arts of refinement. Classes are kept small and intimate and the setting is tranquil and peaceful, allowing students to create elegant, simple designs by learning how to combine elements, patterns and textures. And of course, everyone will take home their unique bouquet to enjoy at home.

Social Clay and Sip Class

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Cost: $88
Location: Artarmon

The perfect experience gift for couples or friends, this intimate pottery class is open for 16 people at a time (although students are welcome to fly solo too!) Pottery artist Zena walks students through the basics of pottery-making, starting with a demonstration on how to prepare the clay and moving on to basic clay hand building techniques to create quirky shapes and forms. At the end of the class, students hand over their creation to Zena and they are able to pick up their finished product (which has been fired and glazed) in four to six weeks – the perfect memento to mark a special occasion.

Cupcake Decorating Class

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Cost: $99
Location: Mosman

If you're searching for unique gifts under $100, try a cupcake decorating class at The Classic Cupcake Co. in Mosman! The lucky giftee will get the chance to learn all about piping and decorating a dozen cupcakes, with colourful floral designs. They don't need any previous baking experience to join and will walk away with a delicious set of cupcakes, some practical new skills and potentially their next favourite hobby!

Adults Skateboarding Class

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Cost: $40-$85
Location: Manly

Instead of gifting another gadget or game to the introvert in your life, why not help them get outside, move their body and maybe pick up a new hobby in the process? This one-hour skateboarding class held at Sydney's sunny Northern Beaches will teach anyone, no matter how old they are, all the basics of how to skateboard, plus a few simple tricks to get them hooked on the thrill of the sport. The classes are suitable for absolute beginners.

Smartphone Photography Class

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Cost: $90
Location: Bondi Beach

The must-buy experience gift for the Instagram junkie in your life, this smartphone photography course shows students how to capture stunning social media shots (#nofilter required!) Teacher Scott McGale uses the expertise he learned while shooting for publications like Vogue, Elle and GQ to show amateur photographers how to capture professional shots with only their smartphones. The course covers everything from composition, exposure and lighting to tips on how best to process, upload and share on social media.

Chocolate Truffle Making Class

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Cost: $99
Location: Lilyfield

It's one thing to gift someone their favourite chocolate, but it's a whole new level to gift them the chance to make their own! At this chocolate truffle making class in Lilyfield with Kimberley Chocolates, you will learn how to temper, pour and mould your own chocolate, all while having a few laughs. And don't worry, this class is totally beginner-friendly, with passionate chocolatier Joseph there to guide you every step of the way.

Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

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Cost: $65
Location: Waterloo

What could be more soothing for the soul than a cup of tea? A mindful tea ceremony experience of course! This is one of the best things to do in Sydney and makes for the perfect experience gift for somebody who deserves a bit of comfort and indulgence or anyone who appreciates the soul-soothing power of tea. Everyone will learn how to be present in the moment while tasting a variety of teas and learning the intricate flavour profiles of each.

Cocktail Making Class With a Feast

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Cost: $94
Location: Potts Point

The ultimate gift for the extroverted entertainer who wants to elevate their hosting game, this class will transform cocktail lovers into master mixologists. But it’s not all work and no play - participants will mix up a lychee martini and a signature cocktail before settling in to enjoy the spoils of their hard work alongside a glorious feast. If your giftee is eager to master a new skill and have a bunch of fun while they're at it, then this cocktail making class in Sydney is the perfect choice for them.

Porcelain Glazing Class

Cost: $90
Location: Marrickville

A porcelain glazing class is one of the more relaxing Sydney experience gifts, perfect for those keen for some solo-time or a intimate social class with a friend. Run by Mennt. in Marrickville, your giftee will be provided with two bisque-fired porcelain cups ready to glaze in whatever colours and designs they wish. This is the perfect chance to swap out the store-bought teacup set or mug, and instead let them create something personal to them. The best part? Mimosas, champagne and nibbles are provided on the day, helping them relax and unwind throughout the entire experience! Coming in at just $90 for a two-hour session, including two porcelain cups and shipping of these once glaze fired, this is a top experience gift card in 2024.

Textured Paint and Sip Class

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Cost: $75
Location: Redfern

A one-of-a-kind artwork might not fit in your $100 budget, so why not let your giftee create their own masterpiece? At a textured paint and sip class with Sydney Creative in Redfern, participants will learn how to paint different designs using a palette knife and textured paint, otherwise known as impasto. They're free to pick their own colours and designs, allowing them to make a gift that's entirely unique to them. This class fits well under the $100 budget, so if you've got some extra cash to spend, you could add a bottle of wine that they can take along to the class! Otherwise, it's open to them BYO their favourite beverages and nibbles.




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