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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Alyx Gorman, Yvonne C Lam, Emma Joyce and Sian Cain. Illustration by Billie Justice Thompson

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas: 56 of the best presents to buy in a pinch in Australia

It’s a few days before Christmas. No, it’s the final hours until the big day. No, it’s the morning of. And here you are, with the best gifting intentions but with no actual gift to show. You need our last-minute gift guide.

The Guardian Australia lifestyle and culture team, as well as our discerning games and sports-knowledgable colleagues, have hand-picked Christmas presents that can be bought with a click of a mouse, or a dash to a major store near you. That could mean an audiobook or tickets to a show; a subscription to something to wear, eat, read or listen to; or simply a box of mangoes. Everyone likes mangoes.

How to use this Christmas gift guide

What do you want? You can filter gifts by category, by selecting presents that are pretty, for things or experiences that are aesthetically pleasing; doable for activities and adventures; edible for things to snack on or sip; useful for practical things; or things that are educational.

Who is it for? You can sort by personality traits by selecting for someone who’s fun, classy, grumpy, geeky or adventurous.

Additional gifts selections made by Patrick Lum and Mike Hytner

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