Top 17 Gifts for Gifts for grandparents
1A portable pizza oven for backyard, camping or beach use, covered by Gourmet Traveller and reviewed by Man of Many.
A$899.00Gozney Australia
3Ooni Koda 2 Pro Gas Powered Pizza Oven
A premium gas pizza oven that two Australian gift guides name as a Christmas pick for him.
A$1,499.00Ooni Australia
5Literati Journal Wisteria | A5 Faux Leather | Lined, Dotted & Blank | The Quirky Cup Collective
An A5 faux-leather journal in wisteria purple that suits a note-taker or list-maker.
A$100The Quirky Cup Collective
7Birkenstock 3-step Foot Care Kit
A scrub, balm and care set for tired feet that Bounty Parents put in its Christmas gifts for mums guide.
A$51.95Birkenstock
9Burgon & Ball 'Dig the Glove' Men's Gardening Gloves, Denim Workwear
Tough, well-fitting gloves for the dad who lives in the garden.
A$41.00Backyard Botanist
11Hommey Pink and Brown Robe | Soft & Cosy Unisex Cotton Dressing Gown
A soft unisex cotton robe for slow mornings at home.
A$149Hommey
13Cast Iron Petal Shallow Casserole
A beautiful heirloom pot for a keen home cook, as good on the table as on the stove.
A$520.00Le Creuset
15CHOCOLATE Buttery Salted Caramels 120gm | 10 x Bon Bons
A small-batch Aussie butter-caramel box that suits almost anyone with a sweet tooth.
A$28.95Pepe Saya
17The Lankan Spice Gift Box | Lord & Lion Premium Spices
A boxed set of Sri Lankan spices for a mum or friend who loves cooking.
A$109Lord & Lion
2Moroccan Muse Teapot Matte Silver | T2 Tea AU
A 1.2L porcelain teapot with a stainless-steel infuser and a sculptural matte-silver finish, picked out by both Gourmet Traveller and Broadsheet in their 2026 M
A$89.00T2
4Australia’s First Titanium Cutting Board – Pure, SGS Certified | Everti
An Australian-made titanium chopping board that suits keen home cooks and is a practical housewarming or Christmas pick.
A$76.00EverTi
6A refillable candle set for someone who likes home fragrance and a well-styled table.
A$89Everlasting Candle Co.
8A design-led pour-over set for the coffee obsessive.
A$343.00Alternative Brewing
12A classic frame that turns a favourite family photo into a keepsake.
A$119Country Road
14NEGRONI COCKTAIL 500ml — Taylor & Smith Distilling Co.
A ready-to-pour bottled Negroni from a Melbourne distillery, a classy gift for a cocktail fan.
A$85Taylor & Smith Distilling Co.
16A low-cost native-ingredient salt rub with Tasmanian pepperberry, good as a stocking filler for a keen cook.
A$15.50Kakadu Plum Co
Comfort beats novelty
A softer throw, a better pair of slippers, a quality dressing gown or a cushion that supports properly will get used every day. Grandparents often put up with things that are worn out because they still technically work.
If you have noticed something they make do with, replacing it with a good version is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give.
Food and drink they enjoy
A hamper of good things, a favourite tea, a box of chocolates from a proper chocolatier or a bottle of something they like are always welcome. They are easy to share with visitors, too.
If they have dietary needs, a carefully chosen food gift shows you have paid attention.
Something to do together
A board game, a jigsaw, a cookbook you can cook from with them, or a garden project gives you a reason to spend time together, which is what most grandparents want most.
Pair it with a plan for when you will use it, and the gift lasts well beyond the day.
Keep the tech simple
Tech gifts can work brilliantly, such as a simple digital photo frame the family can send pictures to, but only if they are easy to use. Set it up before you give it.
If you are unsure, choose something that works straight out of the box with no apps or accounts.
Gifts from the grandchildren
Grandparents treasure anything the children have made or chosen. A framed drawing, a handprint keepsake, a photo book of the year or a recorded story read aloud means more than something bought off a shelf.
For younger grandchildren, a parent can help pick something small and let the child hand it over. The moment of giving is part of the gift.
Buying together as a family
When several relatives are shopping for the same grandparent, it is easy to end up with three throws and no slippers. Agree who is buying what, or pool money into one bigger gift they would not buy themselves.
HintDrop makes this simple: save ideas to one shared list, call dibs on what you are buying and the rest of the family can see it is taken.
Frequently asked questions
What do you buy grandparents who say they want nothing?
Go for things they will consume or use up, such as good food, tea, a hand cream or a candle, or something that makes daily life easier. Time together, like a day out or a meal, is often what they value most.
How much should I spend on a gift for grandparents?
There is no set amount. Grandchildren often spend 10 to 30 pounds, while adult children may spend more or pool money together. A thoughtful gift with a handwritten note beats an expensive one without.
What are good tech gifts for grandparents?
Keep it simple and ready to use. A digital photo frame the family can add pictures to, a large button phone or a simple tablet set up in advance all work well. Avoid anything that needs lots of apps or passwords.
What is a good gift from a young grandchild?
Something handmade or personal, such as a drawing, a framed photo or a photo book. Grandparents value the effort and the child's own touch more than the price.
How can the family avoid buying the same gift for a grandparent?
Put ideas on one shared list and let each person claim what they are buying. HintDrop lets you save gift ideas from any shop and call dibs, so nothing is doubled up.
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