With the draw of the year comes the gaiety of soiree season, as does the one of sales. Following in relatively quick pursuit of Black Friday comes the sweet savings of Boxing Day – right in time for new year summertime entertaining.
Here, we cut through the noise and curate the top places to have on your radar this Boxing Day to reap the savings on luggage, kitchenware, travel and more. From flight deals to suitcases, our Boxing Day editors’ picks cover all you need for your al fresco dinner parties, new year staycations and 2025 holidays near and abroad.
Gourmet Traveller’s Boxing Day 2024 shopping guide
GT‘s top picks for Boxing Day sales in 2024
01
Business and Pleasure 2m antique white club umbrella
$1199 at Temple & Webster
Transport yourself to the shores of Lake Como and imagine you’re poolside at Passalacqua as you lounge in shade of this fringed club umbrella. Pair with a good book and a perfectly frosted Paloma for maximum relaxation. Don’t forget to order the Clamshell umbrella base to complete the look.
– Joanna Hunkin, Editor
02
La DoubleJ Rigadin Mama carafe
$1500 at David Jones
Speaking of Passalacqua, nothing serves maximalist Italian energy quite like La DoubleJ. This Rigadin Mama Carafe is the ultimate summer entertaining accessory.
– Joanna Hunkin, Editor
03
Vitamix Ascent Series A2300i High Performance blender
$879.20 (usually $1099) at Myer
Peak party season at my place calls for a heavy-duty blender to keep the frozen Margaritas coming. Vitamix is the brand of choice in professional kitchens and for this amateur large-batch mixologist. The powerful motor and laser-cut stainless-steel blades are eternally cocktail ready.
– Anna McCooe, Deputy Editor
04
Audo Copenhagen Carrie table lamp
$575 at David Jones
GT’s January issue is about to hit stands and in it we discover the Spanish concept of “sobremesa” (lingering at the table after the meal). This portable brushed brass lamp is made for long nights and flowing conversations under the stars. Best paired with recipes from our January tapas party feature.
– Anna McCooe, Deputy Editor
05
Loewe Perfumes Tomato Leaves scented candle
$205 at Net-a-porter
Tomato leaf is the scent of the summer and Loewe’s version by creative director Jonathan Anderson and master perfumer Nuria Cruelles captures the vegetal freshness beautifully. The scent comes in a terracotta vessel, but we love it in its wax candleholder form to ramp up a seasonal tablescape.
– Anna McCooe, Deputy Editor
06
Five-star spa treatments
via RedBalloon
All I want for Christmas is a day of pure, unadulterated pampering. I want the end-of-year stress to melt away and for a sparkly new me to emerge, ready to read a book at the beach for hours on end. Bliss. Come Boxing Day sales, I’ll be gifting myself a spa voucher because, by saving money, I can actually treat myself to more massages, facials and beauty appointments. Girl math at its finest.
– Cordelia Williamson, Digital Editor
07
Dinosaur Designs Temple cake stand in Chalk Swirl
$380 at David Jones
Make an impact with your desserts by getting them to stand to attention. I’m loving this sturdy and chic cake stand from Australian label Dinosaur Designs. It’s poised for monumental moments, featuring an elevated round plate, lipped edge and weighted centre, and is the entertaining pièce de resistance I need.
– Cordelia Williamson, Digital Editor
08
Prawn cocktail platter
$199 at Maison Balzac
Prawn cocktails will never go out of style, at least if I have anything to say about it. Admittedly, I already own Maison Balzac’s Prawn Cocktail Coupe — possibly the best gift I’ve ever received — and I’ve been pining over the larger cocktail platter version for months. Why? So I can create the chicest, most abundant prawn cocktail at my next dinner party.
– Cordelia Williamson, Digital Editor
09
Oroton Carter texture card sleeve
$70 at The Iconic
I’ve given up on carrying my cards loose in the bottom of my bags, and finally come to the conclusion it’s time I invested in a card holder or wallet-type beat. I’ll be going into 2025 that bit more organised with this leather card sleeve from Oroton that will also be great for travel.
– Jess G. Lynch, Senior Shopping Content Producer
10
An overseas return flight
via Flight Centre
I’m not sure where or when yet but I’ll definitely be waiting with bated breath for the Boxing Day deals from airlines to roll in. I’m overdue for a stomp around abroad so will have Flight Centre, Etihad and Virgin Australia well on my radar.
– Jess G. Lynch, Senior Shopping Content Producer
11
Charm bracelet
$89 at Fazeek
I’ve always been a big backer of Fazeek, and now that they’ve expanded their handblown glass range into jewellery, and they’ve knocked it out of the park right away with this eclectic gold charm bracelet, dripping with delight. Playful with no small amount of personality, I’ll be relishing in these dreamy, delicate charms all summer.
– Charlotte Wishart, Digital Content Producer
12
Alemais Encanto Tambourine earrings
$290 at The Iconic
No party season is complete without a pair of statement earrings, and these whimsical danglers from Alemais are just the statement I want to be making come New Year’s Eve. Intricate with gold and turquoise in a gorgeous trombone shape, your proverbial cup will be full with these on your ears.
– Charlotte Wishart, Digital Content Producer
Best Boxing Day sales of 2024
While the majority of 2024’s Boxing Day sales are yet to drop, we can look to last year’s deals – from the likes of The Iconic, Antler and Virgin Australia – to give insight as to what we could expect to see in the coming weeks. Read on below for the best Boxing Day offerings from 2023.
Best Boxing Day luggage sales
- THE ICONIC: Up to 30 per cent off
- Myer: Up to 50 per cent off
- July: Spend and save up to $200
- Antler: Up to 50 per cent off
- David Jones: Up to 50 per cent off Suitcases and travel accessories
Best Boxing Day kitchen sales
- The Good Guys: Huge range of deals on whitegoods and appliances
- Myer: Up to 50 per cent off
- KitchenAid: Savings on mixers and more
Best Boxing Day flight sales
- Flight Centre: Domestic and international flight deals from the likes of Air Canada, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand
- Virgin Australia: Domestic and international flights such as Fiji return to $529.
Check out our Boxing Day flight sales guide for the full lowdown in 2024.
What are the dates for Boxing Day sales?
Boxing Day sales traditionally start the day after Christmas Day on December 26. Though, many airlines, travel companies and retailers now start their sales a few days earlier – often on December 24 and extending into January.
Do flights go on sale at Boxing Day?
Planning a stint away for the new year? Boxing Day flight deals from airlines like Virgin Australia and Etihad, and travel agencies like Flight Centre are ones to keep your eye on. Check out our 2024 Boxing Day travel guide for the lowdown on the best offers.
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