What do you give the partner, friend, relative who – in a legitimate or feigned bid against materialism and 'not needing anything' – forbids you from buying them a gift for Christmas? You work the activity gift-loophole.
Whether they're partial to a wine and dine or they're keen to add flying a plane to their resume, there's an experience gift for every epicurean.
From a candlelit string quartets performance to a day spa, read on for our curated edit of luxury experience gifts bound to leave an impression this Yuletide.
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For the person who's in need of some time out of the big smoke, why not gift a weekend away? With the holiday season nigh, it's an ideal time to book an Airbnb somewhere off the beaten track in [Victoria](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/destinations/best-airbnb-victoria-20808|target="_blank"), [New South Wales](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/travel-news/best-airbnbs-nsw-20785|target="_blank") (such as [Kangaroo Valley](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/destinations/airbnb-kangaroo-valley-21100|target="_blank") or [Byron Bay](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/destinations/best-airbnb-byron-bay-21193|target="_blank")) or the [Gold Coast](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/destinations/airbnb-gold-coast-20995|target="_blank"), perhaps.
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![**[Seaplane flight with three course lunch for two, $900, RedBalloon](https://redballooncreator.sjv.io/c/3001951/1741219/20250?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redballoon.com.au%2Fproduct%2Fseaplane-flight-with-3-course-lunch-and-champagne---for-2%2FSSP050-M.html|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Your nearest and dearest are visiting from overseas? Gift them a seaplane flight over Bondi and Sydney Harbour to fast-track the obligatory sightseeing. After landing, take in the Rose Bay views over Tasmanian wine and a three course lunch at Empire Lounge.
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![**[Set menu at 6HEAD at the Rocks, from $142pp](https://go.linkby.com/KQNFQWOE/sydney-restaurant/set-menus/|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Book in for some quality time over a four course menu at the recently opened 6HEAD in the historic Rocks precinct of Sydney Harbour. Featuring kingfish ceviche, Jerusalem artichoke risotto and premium cuts of beef and burrata, this dining experience is one for the gourmand.
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Whether they're a Hans Zimmer or Vivaldi fan, there's likely a candlelit classical music performance paying tribute to those they herald as the greats in [Sydney](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fsydney%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow"), [Melbourne](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fmelbourne%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow"), [Perth](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fperth%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow"), [Brisbane](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fbrisbane%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow"), [Adelaide](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fadelaide%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow") or [Hobart](https://go.skimresources.com?id=105419X1577742&xs=1&xcust=gt&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeverup.com%2Fen%2Fhobart%2Fcandlelight|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow").
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![**[The Freedom Gift card, $25-$2000, Endota Spa](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=bbwaLgc15mM&mid=44906&u1=gt&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fendotaspa.com.au%2Fshop%2Fthe-freedom-gift-card.html|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
For the person who could do with a bit of R&R, treat them to a spa voucher. This Endota Spa one could gift them with a botanical-infused signature facial, a remedial massage or other treatments; after all, a bit of pampering never went astray.
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![**[Flying lesson, from $170, RedBalloon](https://redballooncreator.sjv.io/c/3001951/1741219/20250?subId1=gt&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redballoon.com.au%2Fflying-lessons%2F|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
Some pipe dreams need not be so. If piloting a plane or helicopter has long been one on the list to tick off, why not gift them a flying lesson this Christmas?
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