Every year it seems to get a bit harder to find gifts that are a bit more personal, that reflect the unique nature of the receiver (and the giver), and are not the ‘same old – same old’. This year we challenged ourselves, firmly put our thinking hats on and came up with 12 great Christmas Ideas that are uniquely Mornington Peninsula and definitely not-your-usual gifts.
Every year it seems to get a bit harder to find gifts that are a bit more personal, that reflect the unique nature of the receiver (and the giver), and are not the ‘same old – same old’. This year we challenged ourselves, firmly put our thinking hats on and came up with 12 great Christmas Ideas that are uniquely Mornington Peninsula and definitely not-your-usual gifts.
Read on to see what inspires you...
What about:
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Get their pinkies ready for a Gin High Tea (yes, it’s a thing) for two at the lovely Zigis Bar in Flinders. Pick up a voucher so they can book a date that suits them!
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Release their inner child and book them a spot to be a keeper for a day at Moonlit Sanctuary or drive a train with Mornington Railway –Toot toot, all aboard
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Take a very-tailored tour with the team at Grape Exploration. The tour may or may not involve grapes, but will involve your own playlist and perhaps some cider. Its all about choice.
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A beautiful, bespoke, hand-blown, personalized wine glass by Gordon Studio Glassblowers. Match it with a special bottle of something local.
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For other types of art pieces that are one-offs, hand-made or limited editions peruse the delights on offer at Merricks General Wine Store Art Gallery, or Manyung Gallery; at Flinders, Mornington, Mount Eliza, or Sorrento
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For art of another kind, get tickets to check out the impressive sand sculpting at Boneo Discovery Park. This year’s event is all about Graeme Base’s ‘Animalia’ characters.
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If an overseas trip to a remote location is their thing then check out the ‘Wines, Vines and Vistas‘ tour to French Island with Naturaliste Tours. Off the beaten track, scenic and surprising
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For the young people in your life – make them officially a Junior Chocolateir with a workshop from Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie. Who knows - they may share their delicious learnings with you
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Get into the spirit with one of the very popular Gin Masterclasses from Bass and Flinders Distillery – or one of their new Brandy Masterclasses that celebrate their flagship ‘Ochre’ spirit.
Or choose a Distilling Experience like no other at Jimmy Rum Distillery. So much more than a tour – although you could choose one of those instead if you wanted.
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For those who are feeling frazzled at this time of year – and lets face it, who isn’t – you can give the gift of time with an endota Signature Spa Treatment Gift Card. Available from Red Hill, Moorooduc, Mornington, or Frankston
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Or fill the larder, picnic basket and/or table with a big bountiful hamper from Hamper Yourself
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Still can’t decide? There are even more options available from Arthurs Seat Eagle, Georgie Bass Cookery School, Flinders Hotel, Lakeside Villas and Blue Mini Café with a Mornington Peninsula Voucher
Christmas gift giving = sorted!
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