12 Victorian small business Christmas gift ideas (2025)

1 of 12 | Gather and Harvest

Nothing says Christmas in Australia like sun, backyard barbies and dangerously dry lips.

For those cheeky mistletoe moments or for a mate who likes Yuletide self-care, head to Gather + Harvest for a gift that’s both practical and pampering.

With a gentle nod to the planet, each lip balm comes in a plastic-free tub and is packed with natural ingredients like mango butter, cocoa butter and jojoba oil.

Gather & Harvest’s commitment to sustainability and support for local farmers brings a thoughtful touch to your gift list in 2025.

This season, shop handmade and small batch, and support a Mt Beauty business owner who knows dry lips don’t take holidays.

GIFT: Gather + Harvest

2 of 12 | Budj Bim Cultural Tours

This season, give the gift of connection with a trip to UNESCO World Heritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.

Located on Gunditjmara Country, which covers an estimated area of 7,000 square km, the Gunditjmara have sustained life there for thousands of years.

Explore this living landscape on a guided walk through the world’s oldest aquaculture system, including wetlands, kooyang (eel) traps and stone huts.

Learn from local guides how the Gunditjmara managed water, food and community, then stop by the café to try the signature kooyang (eel) tasting board.

Gift cards are available for anyone who wants to connect with Indigenous culture and nature.

GIFT: Budj Bim Cultural Tours

3 of 12 | Chai Addict

If variety is the spice of life, then why not swap caffeine for a hint of cardamon, this Christmas?

Whether your giftee is serious about their morning chai or chasing a fix all day, we’ve got a top-tier recommendation.

Like many great ideas, Melbourne-based Chai Addict began with a craving. After tasting the chai life abroad, founder Chloe Janson was determined to bottle that comfort for modern lifestyles.

Brewed in small batches, this premium chai concentrate is packed with natural ingredients and no added sugar for a quick pour, stir and go.

Stir up a little joy this Christmas with Melbourne-made flavours for both the chai-curious and the chai-obsessed.

GIFT: Chai Addict

4 of 12 | BOIS The Label

You know that thing where people look like their dogs?

Well, Bois the Label just made it fashion. This Aussie brand has a mission to ensure no dog (or cat) goes without a locally made ensemble this Christmas and beyond.

Their matching hats are a must for humans and hounds who share not just a walk schedule but also a stylish vibe, delivering Barkmas cheer wherever they go.

Your carefully chosen matching set is created using locally sourced materials and handmade in Melbourne.

For added tail-wagging joy, your purchases will help animal rescue charities throughout the year, making it the gift that is doggone delightful.

GIFT: BOIS The Label

5 of 12 | Furfolk

What is the one gift for people of all ages this Christmas?

It’s the humble soft toy; cuddled by toddlers, collected by nostalgic grown-ups and loved by anyone with a soft spot for fluff and collectables.

This Christmas your new soft-toy obsession is just a Furfolk away, designed in Altona North by a small business bringing native Aussie animals to plushie life.

As a bonus, Furfolk encourages toy recycling through Big W’s “Toys for Joy” program and rewards eco-friendly efforts with a thank-you coupon.

From crocodiles, koalas, wombats and the iconic bin chicken, these fuzzy little legends prove that Christmas magic comes with fur and a friendly face.

GIFT: Furfolk

6 of 12 | Adelia Fine Foods

If it’s crunchy, salty, or sweet, we’re already halfway through it and hiding the evidence.

Because let’s be real. Christmas isn’t just about giving, it’s about grazing. This festive find is for those who prefer bites to baubles.

Adelia Fine Foods from Ocean Grove is proving that gluten-free means full-flavour deliciousness with their handmade treats.

Choose their Mini Brownie & Rocky Road Gift Pack, which offers up six decadent bites with flavours like triple chocolate, cashew butter & sea salt, and raspberry macadamia.

Sure to be a crowd pleaser, so maybe grab two for gifting… or hoarding. We won’t tell.

GIFT: Adelia Fine Foods

7 of 12 | Pocket Picked It

We all have that friend who needs to be illuminated this Christmas.

Whether they’re deep in their minimalist era or still vibing with a bare globe, Pocket Picked It’s bright and functional lamps are the glow-up they didn’t know they needed.

Founded by Melbourne entrepreneur Aki, Pocket Picked It turns plant-based materials into mood-setting magic. Each piece is ethically manufactured, made to order, sustainably crafted and ready to light up any corner of the home.

Tis the season for a little geometric sparkle, and with prices this affordable, you can light up your giftee’s holidays without dimming your wallet.

GIFT: Pocket Picked It

8 of 12 | Good Dirt Foods

This Christmas we're paying homage to great produce and to the tillers of the soil.

Your gift list is getting a crunchy upgrade from Good Dirt, a family of fifth-generation farmers, who know their way around a paddock and a healthy snack.

Good Dirt popcorn is sustainably dried on the stalk under the Northern Victoria sun, then popped right off the cob - ready to enjoy.

It’s soil-to-snack magic for the eco-conscious cruncher, or anyone who loves a bowl of popcorn with a great backstory.

From paddock to under the Christmas tree, give a gift that supports regenerative farming and adds a little pop to the season.

GIFT: Good Dirt Foods

9 of 12 | That Paper Joint

This gift idea is for the mate or family member who’s dodging group chats, muting festive playlists, and secretly craving scissors, glue and a little creative downtime.

Founded by Maximillian Malone and Zoe Crook, That Paper Joint is Melbourne’s first dedicated collage studio, workshop, and gallery space. With collage at its core, their mission is simple: “to join people through paper.”

For the person who’s quietly manifesting a moment of calm, That Paper Joint has just the thing: a collage book that invites them to cut, paste and zone out in peace.

Fun to try, even more fun to share, and guaranteed to add a little handmade magic to the season.

GIFT: That Paper Joint

10 of 12 | Edible Forest

Treat the little explorers in your life to a cross between Willy Wonka and MasterChef this Christmas.

There’s no golden ticket or glitter, but there is a forest of edible plants, and it’s just a few hours from Melbourne.

Welcome to Edible Forest in the Yarra Valley, a once-bare paddock now blooming with more than 350 edible and medicinal plants.

Gift vouchers are available for a tastebud-tingling adventure where families can forage, learn and wander through Victoria’s largest food forest.

Led by the head gardener, this experience blends permaculture principles with sensory discovery – perfect for curious kids and green-thumbed grown-ups.

GIFT: Edible Forest

11 of 12 | Departed Spirits

A tipple for one or tipple for two, sip, stir and enjoy something new.

If your giftee loves a cheeky festive drink, this Melbourne-based start-up is shaking up mighty fine spirits just in time for Christmas.

Departed Spirits’ infused tins are made for festive adventures, offering ready-to-drink premium spirits in bright, portable 500 ml tins.

Gift it to someone who loves bold flavours like Yuzu, Pineapple Jalapeño Agave and Salted Mango. The tins are perfect to share (or keep all to yourself).

Wrap a tin for the person who is always the life of the party or toss it in a tote and take it to a picnic or festival. Let this festive bevvy be the Christmas hero of any outing.

GIFT: Departed Spirits

12 of 12 | Overwrought

It’s been said a lot this year: go out and touch grass.

So, we found a gift idea that helps you do just that.

Crafted in the rolling hills of Blampied in a gallery space near Daylesford, Overwrought creates handcrafted garden art and outdoor décor using Australian steel.

Designed by artist David Dawson and forged on-site using a mix of traditional blacksmithing and modern metalwork.

The team is committed to creating meaningful employment for marginalised people, turning work into art with heart.

Built to weather beautifully, these pieces bring character to any backyard with silhouettes of native icons.

BEE-lieve us, the bees will enjoy it and your giftee will admire it long after unwrapping.

GIFT: Overwrought Garden Art

BONUS | Peninsula Larder

‘Tis the season when bubbles flow and food presentation suddenly takes centre stage...

Delight the culinary-obsessed person in your life with this gift idea, hailing from Seaford and guaranteed to add a surprising pop to your Christmas.

Peninsula Larder’s Flavour Pearls are tiny, fun, flavour-packed pearls with all the glamour of caviar.

Founded by chefs who turned a passion for molecular gastronomy into garnishes that put sparkle in your spritz and the ho-ho-ho in your hors d’oeuvres.

With so many flavours to choose from, Chef Fiona offers a zesty collection, from balsamic vinegar to salted caramel and everything in between.

GIFT: Peninsula Larder