12 Australian Christmas Hamper Ideas on a Budget

If you need some Christmas hamper ideas on a budget then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve found a bunch of unique gift boxes to suit the unique interests and personalities of all your different friends and family members.

Ditch the usual Kmart and Big W Christmas hampers and get something more personalised for Christmas this year. We’ve made it easy to shop locally and support Australian-made products and businesses.

If your budget is extra tight this year, you’ve always got the option to apply for one of our quick Christmas loans.

 

Overview:

1. Wanderlust Tea Gift Set
2. Ultimate “Keeping it Reel” Fisherman Hamper
3. Fair Trade Gift Pack
4. Natural Pet Treat & Toy Hamper
5. Aussie Care Package Boxes from Down Under
6. Handmade Soap 4 Pack Gift Box
7. Secret Santa’s Self Care Kit
8. I Heart Christmas Hamper
9. De Bortoli White Wine & Festive Treats Hamper
10. Flavour Spectacular
11. The Sweetest Gift Box
12. Blind Book Bundle

 

Christmas hamper ideas on a budget under $50

1. Wanderlust Tea Gift Set

Price: $34.95
Business: Organic Merchant
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

If you’re looking for something with the hand-made touch but don’t feel like doing it yourself, the Wanderlust Tea Gift Set is the perfect inexpensive hamper idea. Hand blended in Sydney, this loose leaf tea set features a collection of organic premium teas inspired by the flavours of the world.

This budget Christmas gift hamper includes:

• Marrakesh: Moroccan Mint Green Tea
• Mumbai: Spicy Chai
• Paris: French Earl Grey
• Istanbul: Turkish Delight
• Tea Infuser

2. The Ultimate “Keeping it Reel” Fisherman Hamper

Price: $29.99
Business: Personalised Favours
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

This is a great budget Christmas hamper idea for dad (or anyone who enjoys dad jokes and fishing). Christmas in Australia is prime time to enjoy the outdoors. A day spent on the beach with some new fishing gear is a great way to relax and catch some Christmas lunch.

This Christmas hamper includes:

• Embroidered bucket hat
• Stubby cooler (printed)
• Bottle opener keyring (printed)
• Floating keyring (printed)

3. Fair Trade Gift Pack

Price: $35.00
Business: The Fair Trader
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

This is a particularly unique Christmas gift pack from The Fair Trader. Ethically made and sustainably packaged, this wonderful handmade gift set would suit almost everyone. The pack features an art notebook designed by Indigenous Australian artists.

If you wish, there is even an option to make it into a vegan-friendly Christmas gift hamper.

Option 1 includes:

• Indigenous Art Notebook
• Soap
• Skincare product

Option 2 includes:

• Pair of unisex Socks
• Skincare product

4. Natural Pet Treat & Toy Hamper

Price: $47.95
Business: Farmer Pete’s
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

We can’t forget about the most important member of the family!

If you want to spoil your fur baby while also supporting an Australian business, this Small Gift Box is your answer. Though this is their “small” option, it’s packed with goodness. It’s made with all-natural ingredients and packed with nutrition, so your dog will have the perfect healthy treat on Christmas day. We may speak in different tongues, but food is a universal love language! If you don’t have a pet, this is a great Christmas hamper idea on a budget for a dog lover.

You can customise the box depending on the size and gender of your dog. If they love the box and its variety, you can even subscribe and get 10% off! You can choose how often it is delivered, from every two weeks to every 16 weeks.

This dog Christmas gift box includes:

• Three randomly selected 80g dog treat bags:
  • Beef (kidney, heart, liver, meaty bites or jerky)
  • Chicken (meaty bites or jerky)
  • Pork (kidney, jewels or liver)
  • Lamb (kidney, heart or liver)
  • Fish (fish bites or jerky)
  • Kangaroo (kidney, liver, meaty bites or jerky)
• A toy

5. Aussie Care Package Boxes from Down Under

Price: $37.99 to 49.99
Business: Snack Box Hampers
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

Give your friends and family overseas a taste of home with an Australian Care Package. This is an easy option for budget food Christmas hamper ideas. Snack Box Hampers does a range of Aussie boxes from Cadbury classics to Tim Tams to favourite lunch box snacks—so choose your loved one’s favourite (and what’s within your Christmas budget)! You can even include a personal message and photo for free.

Hamper options under $50 include:

• Arnotts Biscuits
• Thrill Mix Snack Box
• Coffee Warm Wishes Gift Box
• Children’s Animal Activity Box Gift
• DIY Cadbury Rocky Road Gift Kit
• True Blue Australian Faves Care Package
• Tim Tam Slam Gift Box
• Cadbury Faves Chocolate Box
• Maltesers Chocolate Box
• Mint Chocolate Gift Box
• Darrell Lea Faves

6. Handmade Soap 4 Pack Gift Box

Price: $22.95
Business: Australian Bee Products
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

For those who want a quality non-food hamper for a great price, these handmade soaps come from an Aussie family-run business. They combine donkey milk, honey, and beeswax with a collection of lovely scented ingredients to create a lavish gift that is perfect for mums. Made on the Gold Coast in Queensland these soap products will make anyone feel like Cleopatra herself this Christmas.

This small Christmas hamper includes:

• 4 x Handmade Donkey Milk Soaps, options include:
  • Peppermint + Poppy Seed
  • Coconut + Honey
  • Lemongrass
  • Honey + Oat
  • Lavender

7. Secret Santa’s Self Care Kit

Price: $50.00
Business: Hampers With Bite
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

Looking for a simple gift for a woman in your life? This thoughtful self care hamper will make your mum, sister or partner feel like a princess.This Christmas hamper is about appreciating the little things in life and taking some time out of your hectic day to do something for yourself. It’s a perfect, cheap, and thoughtful gift.

This Christmas hamper present includes:

• 200g luxury bath salt blend
• 100ml reed diffuser
• 100g soy wax candle
• 2 x 100g soap
• 30g gingerbread man

8. I Heart Christmas Hamper

Price: $50.00
Business: Byron Bay Gifts
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

This one’s a unique Christmas gift idea that will get anyone in the Christmas spirit. Indulge in some traditional Christmas sweets with the I Heart Christmas Hamper. This gift will please most people, making it an awesome last minute Christmas hamper idea on a budget. For an additional price there are many goodies, like alcohol, gourmet treats, tea or coffee, that you can add to this hamper to make it an extraordinary gift for that someone special.

This Christmas bundle includes:

• 100g Caramelised Apple Pie Byron Bay Cookies
• 100g Banoffee Byron Bay Cookies
• 60g White Choc & Macadamia Byron Bay Cookie
• Gingerbread Folk (GF, V)
• Butterfingers (GF)
• Candy Canes (GF)
• Xmas Bon Bon

9. De Bortoli White Wine & Festive Treats Hamper

Price: $47.00
Business: Hamper World
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

This next Christmas hamper gift would be perfect for a wine connoisseur or an awesome coworker you want to show your appreciation for. Send them a festive wine and treat hamper for a cosy night in, filled with elegant wine and nibbles.

This Christmas hamper idea on a budget includes the following:

• De Bortoli Big Rivers Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (750ml)
• Moreish Treats Choc Raspberry Biscuits (50g)
• Moreish Treats Australian Roasted Peanuts (60g)
• Moreish Treats Sweet Chilli & Lime Nibbles (40g)
• Moreish Treats Lemon Jam Filled Biscuits (50g)
• 2 x Brunswick Green Christmas Pudding (80g)
• Presented in a white gift box with with a sleeve, a finishing of your choice and personalised gift card

10. Flavour Spectacular

Price: $35.90
Business: Charlesworth Nuts
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

Want to show your friend how nuts you are about them? This is a budget Christmas hamper idea for the family member or friend that you know is always snacking and needs to stock up for the festive season. Get them a Flavour Spectacular which is filled with Charlesworths treats to fill the snack bowls this year.

This goodies bag includes:

• Apricot Fruit Pieces (150g)
• Chocolate Bullets 125g)
• Beer Nuts (125g)
• Chocolate Apricots (125g)
• Licorice Allsorts (125g)
• Chocolate Peanuts (125g)
• Salted Mix (125g)
• Spicy Nut ‘n’ Cracker Mix (90g)

11. The Sweetest Gift Box

Price: $45.95
Business: Coco & Bean
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

There is always that one family member that is a massive sweet tooth. Make them feel special with some luxurious desserts. Check out The Sweetest Gift Box filled with Christmas inspired treats.

Add a personal touch by writing a bonus gift card message to show how important your loved one means to you.

This sweet hamper includes:

• Belgian Chocolate Brownies
• Belgian Caramel Brownies
• Belgian Raspberry Rose Brownies
• Belgian Milk Rocky Road

12. Blind Book Bundle

Price: $35.00
Business: Sparrow and Friends
Buy Now Pay Later available: yes

Have a friend or family member who is a big bookworm? Jump on Etsy and get them a Blind Book Hamper Gift for Christmas. There are so many options and sellers to choose from. Each book bundle also contains reading and self-care goodies including bookmarks, tabs, tea, stickers, mugs and more! To make sure that you don’t double up, you can send the seller your friend’s Goodreads profile.

Etsy always has sales so keep an eye out during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.

The Blind Date with a Book Bundle includes:

• Blind book (of chosen genre)
• Handmade bookmark
• 20 pack vinyl themed stickers
• Book review card
• Cosy socks
• Makeup remover
• Face mask
• Bath bomb
• Scented candle
• Hot chocolate and tea sachets
• Chocolates

If personalisation is more your style, it’s really simple to make your own DIY Christmas hamper.

 

Don’t let your budget dim the Christmas sparkle!

If your budget’s feeling stretched, our fast and flexible Christmas loans can help you tick off that gift list and still enjoy the holidays. With a super simple online process and quick turnaround, you can get back to what really matters — celebrating with your loved ones. Apply now and make this Christmas one to remember!

 

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