12 Victorian small business Christmas gift ideas (2026)
With tinsel tangled and wrapping paper getting wrangled, the annual question is back: what do you buy everyone for Christmas?
Fear not, festive shoppers! This sunburnt country of ours is home to hard-working small business owners, gearing up for the Christmas rush.
Santa will surely approve of a list that is locally produced, sourced, crafted and designed right here in Victoria.
Grab your cookies and milk, check out our 12 local goodies, and get ready to support local this Christmas.
1 of 12 | Gardening on Country
When the sun is shining, you’re sure to find your favourite green thumb, knee-deep in the dirt, nurturing their latest obsession.
Give them a tip: their next gardening tool might have started life as a bottle cap.
Bairnsdale local Mitch Skuta is a proud First Nations business owner, guided by his connection to Country and a passion for keeping it pristine.
Gardening on Country turns discarded plastic waste into practical gardening tools, made in Australia from 100% recycled plastic bottle caps.
Plant lovers will lose the plot over Gardening on Country’s range of garden tools, sets, accessories and merchandise, ready to make good things bloom.
2 of 12 | Hurdle Creek Still
What if your chocolate came with a little kick, this Christmas?
For the giftee who’s both a chocoholic and merry imbiber, here’s a way to enjoy both.
Hurdle Creek Still is a regional Victorian distillery that quietly delights, from small-batch spirits to clever flavour twists, all made on a family property in Bobinawarrah.
Their festive showstopper is the Dark Cacao Liqueur, with vanilla, just a little sugar and organic Peruvian cacao nibs for that dark chocolate flavour.
For the chocolate lover who’s ready for festive espresso martinis, Jaffa martinis or affogato, buy from the distillery that’s been delivering locally crafted flavour since 2016.
3 of 12 | Bridget Farmer
This next gift idea is all about getting people flocking together and kids away from their screens.
Printmaker Bridget Farmer creates her bird-filled artworks on a family property in Guildford, surrounded by the very creatures that inspire her.
Her studio life is delightfully rural, shared with her family, a flock of chickens and Viktor, the griffin (the dog, not the mythical creature).
Bridget Farmer's gorgeous bird illustrations bring Australia's feathered locals to life in this collection of card games, giving your giftees a fun way to discover native birds through play.
Each box contains 48 or 52 large-format cards, instructions for Snap, Memory, Go Fish Birding! and more, plus a little extra learning tucked inside the box. Games are also available individually.
4 of 12 | Grampians Good Co.
It’s safe to say that candle lovers have a scent of adventure.
If you are shopping for someone like this, then your next scent-sational discovery is inspired by the hidden gullies, towering forests and sunlit heathlands of regional Victoria.
Amanda Cochran began pouring aromatherapy candles in 2016, sharing Grampians magic ever since. Her range has since grown to include outdoors-inspired homewares and skincare, made near Dunkeld.
Light up Christmas with Scents of Place candle tins, featuring 100% essential oil blends inspired by regional Victorian landscapes.
Created in the wake of the 2024 bushfires, this collection pays tribute to the resilience and renewal of the Grampians.
5 of 12 | War On Waste Cartel
A great tote should moonlight as your entire personality: work bag, market bag, brunch bag, emergency snack bag… all without breaking a sweat.
But what if your next tote bag was eco-friendly as well?
Founded by proud Geelong entrepreneur Samantha Marnell, The War On Waste Cartel combines a love of clever accessories (and a good brew) with a mission to cut down on waste.
Working in partnership with coffee roasters, WOW Cartel gives discarded coffee sacks a second life, transforming them into luxe tote bags, funky eco-friendly clutches and handy shopping bags.
Anyone will Tote-ally perk up when they unwrap the Luxe Tote Bags, lined and completed with luxurious genuine leather handles for long-lasting comfort and style.
6 of 12 | High Country Hiking Tours
This Christmas, let’s get starstruck at a classic Aussie film location, just a few hours' drive from Melbourne.
Outdoorsy cinephiles will love Craig’s Hut Discovery Hike, ending at the iconic landmark made famous by The Man from Snowy River.
Romana and Kevin, the duo behind High Country Hiking Tours, bring plenty of experience to every hiking adventure.
With an impressive resume, they’ve explored trails around the world, from Tasmania to the European Alps and Mount Kilimanjaro (just to name a few).
For a gift that doubles as a pretty spectacular family or date adventure, a guided tour through the High Country is hard to beat.
7 of 12 | Lana’s Garden
It's a fruit! It's a vegetable! Actually, it's… a very good gift.
We know cheese board enthusiasts and kitchen wizards might be ready to stew, but trust us, we know rhubarb is a veggie with a sweet side.
And Lana's Garden is turning it into something that'll wow your Christmas table.
Originally founded by Lana Campbell, the beloved “Rhubarb Lady” of south-west Victoria, the business is now in the hands of Davina and Sean Taylor, who are continuing her legacy with their own family touch.
Handcrafted with care in Warrnambool, their small-batch range includes tangy vinegars, jam, salsas, chutney and coulis.
A delicious way to support local, tick someone off your list and grab some new flavours to try at home.
8 of 12 | Sands Made
Do you know a coffee aficionado? You know the type. Owns a coffee machine with a milk frother, spends ages perfecting their latte art, all for a dinner party of three?
Well, invite us over, because we’ve found their next amazing Chrissy gift.
When it comes to quality wooden accessories and kitchen tools, Robbie Sands has been perfecting his craft since 2011. Based in Coburg North, Sands Made is a product design workshop that works with talented craftspeople to create thoughtfully designed, beautifully made pieces for the home.
Your coffee connoisseur will adore their coffee kitchen box, for the kitchen bench, available in hard maple, white oak or smoked oak. Built to last generations, this gift is perfect for keeping coffee or spices close at hand for that extra-special latte.
9 of 12 | Misu Juju
To bring some whimsy to your gift giving, we've enlisted the help of Julie, also known as Misu Juju.
Born from a passion project in 2019, Misu Juju is the creative playground of Coburg-based, self-taught artist Julie Nguyen. With inspiration drawn from everyday life and Japanese pop culture, Julie puts her own playful spin on the art of lino printing.
Her favourite local paper comes from Dodgy Paper, a Melbourne maker who sources paper scraps and turns them into something beautiful. This is the secret behind her one-of-a-kind, hand-carved lino prints and illustrated creations.
For giftees who love a little inspiration on their walls, Misu Juju’s hand-printed lino artworks combine playful illustrations with uplifting messages. Printed on handmade speciality paper and finished with painted details, they’re a colourful reminder to take a moment and follow your joy.
10 of 12 | Social Studio
We all know someone who loves a crafty project. But when their cupboards are already bursting with supplies, what do you get them? Something new to make, of course!
Based in Collingwood, The Social Studio is a not-for-profit social enterprise creating pathways into fashion and textiles for people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds. Through training, creative projects and paid work opportunities, it brings people together through the joy of making.
Give your giftee something to stitch about with the Afghan Embroidery DIY kit, which includes everything needed to make handmade art.
11 of 12 | Cygnet Perfumery
A little dab goes a long way, with this next great gift idea.
For something proudly local, look to founder Sondrine Kehoe, who creates her fragrances in a perfumer’s cottage-style studio, converted from a garden shed in South Gippsland.
What began with childhood experiments in scent has blossomed into Cygnet Perfumery, where Sondrine blends natural botanicals into fragrances inspired by the beauty of the natural world.
Good perfume starts with good ingredients. Cygnet works directly with growers and makers who put care and sustainability first.
Perfume is personal! So why settle for one bottle? Cygnet Perfumery’s Discovery Set lets you flirt with six fragrances before committing to your favourite.
12 of 12 | Suki McMaster
For the little ones in your life, picking a prezzi is all about giving them either something to play with or something fun to dress them in.
Look no further than artistic entrepreneur Suki McMaster in South Melbourne. Suki has turned her childhood love of creativity into a business filled with colourful illustrations and playful designs.
Everything she produces has a story to it, and her store is packed with products and wearables, all destined to inspire happiness.
Suki’s Melbourne-designed kids’ tees bring a little Aussie humour to Christmas lunch. They might have more fun with the wrapping paper, but at least they’ll look tee-rrific!
GIFT: My First Christmas Baby T-Shirt | Cute Koala & Reindeer Holiday Tee - sukimcmaster