7 Best Experiences to Give as Gifts in 2024

Forget the store-bought box of chocolates or flowers and instead discover our unique experience gifts in Australia! The best gifts are the ones that create cherished memories and long-lasting experiences and it’s starting to catch on in 2024. Experience gifts have surged in popularity as people seek exciting and meaningful ways to show their love and appreciation towards their friends and family. So whether you're searching for a memorable birthday gift for your best friend, a special anniversary surprise with your partner or just a thoughtful gesture, these experience gifts from us are sure to make your giftee’s day feel special. Read on to discover our 7 top picks for the best gift experiences all across Australia.

Gift a personalised perfume making class

Perfume making is definitely one of our popular gift experiences for couples, fun things to do with Mum or even a relaxing solo activity. Even if your giftee is a complete beginner to DIY, everyone is welcome to join a perfumery class and have fun! At Kiss Ready Lips, step inside their light-filled studio in Sydney and instantly smell the aroma of pleasing, bright fragrances. Your passionate teacher, Louella will guide you and your loved one step-by-step through the process, from picking different scents that match well to blending essential oils and creating your own customised perfume. Even if your gift recipient runs out of their perfume, they can always come back to the studio and get a refill, which means they’ll be able to cherish this perfume and make special memories they can look back on for years to come! 

This class is also highly rated among our ClassBento community, like Whitney Ngoun sharing this review with us. She said: 

Louella is an amazing teacher and my partner and I had such a great time at her workshop. I booked her class as a birthday gift to him, in order for him to learn a new skill and have something he created as his own to keep as well. We were both blown away by her passion and knowledge for oils and perfume, and now I have a new profound appreciation for scents. I highly recommend this class as it’s very organised and the best two hours and an half that I spent on that Sunday.

Spread joy with a Turkish mosaic lamp class

If you're looking to brighten up someone's day, gift them an opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind Turkish mosaic lamp. Head to Anatolia Art Studio in Melbourne and be inspired by all the different colourful works of art. As your giftee sips on some Turkish tea, they’ll first get a demonstration on designing the lamp. Then they’ll have plenty of time to get stuck in and create it themselves! Choose from a variety of stunning glass tiles and beads to assemble them into a beautiful lamp that will add a lovely touch to their home. Whether you’re looking for birthday gift experiences for her or Christmas experience gifts for Mum, a Turkish mosaic lamp making class is the perfect activity to spend quality time together and make something beautiful at the end of the class.

Gift a fun paint and sip class with an Italian dinner experience

When it comes to hens party gifts or date ideas in Brisbane, it doesn't get much more fun and enjoyable than a paint and sip class paired with a delicious Italian dinner. Combine a cosy evening filled with laughter, paint, wine and good food and you’ve got a fantastic experience gift that they’ll adore. Our paint and sip classes in Brisbane provide the perfect setting for you and your special someone to explore their artistic side while sipping on their favourite beverage. The team at Wesley Taylor Art Studios will guide them through the creative process step-by-step to make their own unique masterpiece. At the end of the class, enjoy a mouth-watering Italian feast, catch up with loved ones and laugh about all the fun memories you both made!

Take your loved one to a woodburning class

For those who love working with their hands and being creative, help them discover the art of wood burning, also known as pyrography. Salty Soul Creative Studio in Perth offers a wood burning class that provides an in-depth introduction to this ancient medium. Your giftee will learn how to use different nibs to burn and create intricate patterns or heartfelt messages on wood. By the end, they can take home their one-of-a-kind piece of personalised art to display or hang in their home. Perfect for experience gifts for men, women or just even as fun things to do on the weekend, surprise your loved one with a wood burning workshop and make it one to remember!

Even if you're completely new to woodburning, this class makes it easy for everyone to have fun and learn a new skill. Here's what one of one of our ClassBento community members, Cassandra Farivar had to say about the class:

Purchased as a gift for my husband who was a bit apprehensive about going. He loves woodwork but wasn't sure about woodburning. Turns out, he absolutely loves it. :) Bas was a great teacher and really thorough on the technicalities of woodburning. Really appreciate her knowledge on wood types, oils and nibs! The practice wood was really useful moving forward, too. Highly recommend for a relaxing day!

Gift a BBQ cooking class to delight everyone's tastebuds

Gather your loved ones for a day of BBQ cooking, fun and laughter in the great outdoors in Adelaide! Under the guidance of expert chefs at Weber Grill Academy Australia, they’ll learn the secrets to creating mouth-watering BBQ dishes, from perfectly fire-roasted pizza to crackling roast pork. This unique experience gift is perfect for couples looking to bond over the grill or for families seeking an enjoyable, festive activity that can be savoured together at the dining table.

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Help your loved ones unwind with a clay play class

Step inside Deep Blue Ceramics’ studio in Canberra and get your hands on some clay play! As an ideal experience gift for kids, couples, and adults alike, clay hand building is the perfect activity to help people unwind, relax and make their own handmade pottery. They can learn how to mould and shape clay to make several ceramic creations to decorate their home or use every day. Pottery classes are also perfect experience gift ideas for beginners and experienced potters, which means anyone can join, regardless of their experience or skill level. Take your friends and family to a pottery class in Canberra and get their hands on some clay, guaranteed to be an amazing experience gift they'll love. 

Send a glassblowing gift experience they'll cherish forever

If you're seeking unique experience gifts in Tasmania, consider a glassblowing class from Poatina Arts. Whether you're looking for experience gifts for couples, birthday party ideas or Father’s Day gifts, these glassblowing classes will allow you to create stunning glass works of art. From colourful, funky ornaments to elegant glassware, the options are endless to what you can make. Your giftee can take their glass art home, as well as new passions and fond, cherished memories with their loved ones. What could be better than that?

In a world full of material possessions, experiences as gifts are a breath of fresh air. They allow us to step away from cliche gifts and instead, embark on exciting adventures that help you both spend quality time with each other and make something special to cherish. Whether it’s designing a Turkish mosaic lamp, customising a unique perfume, grilling up a BBQ feast or getting their hands dirty with pottery, each experience is a memory in the making. So in 2024, give the gift of adventure and watch your loved ones’ faces light up as they unwrap these unique present ideas experiences!