A Kiama Christmas Gift Guide: Give Stories, Not Stuff
Around here, we reckon the best presents aren’t things at all – they’re memories made in and around our spectacular patch of coast. This Christmas, skip the chaos of last-minute shopping and give the gift of Kiama. From action-packed adventures to slow-living wellness escapes, here’s your guide to thoughtful, local gifts that keep the magic going long after the decorations come down.
Picture this: the tree is sparkling, the sun is warming the backyard, and someone you love is peeling back wrapping paper… only to find a gift that leads to a great story. Around here, we reckon the best presents aren’t things at all – they’re memories made in and around our spectacular patch of coast.
This Christmas, skip the chaos of last-minute shopping and give the gift of Kiama. From action-packed adventures to slow-living wellness escapes, here’s your guide to thoughtful, local gifts that keep the magic going long after the decorations come down.
Fishing with a Local
For the Wild-at-Heart & Ocean Obsessed
Gifts that smell faintly of salt air and summer freedom
Fishing With a Local – Workshop Gift Certificates
Give someone their “I caught one!” moment. These hands-on workshops with a real local legend aren’t just about casting a line – they’re about learning tides, tackle, secret fishing spots and stories only lifelong coastal folk can tell. Perfect for families, budding anglers, or that mate who’s always wanted to learn but never quite got around to it.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Shellharbour – SUP Sessions & Gift Vouchers
Nothing says summer quite like gently gliding across glassy water with the escarpment as your backdrop. Gift a SUP session and let someone discover a whole new vantage point of our coastline. It ticks the boxes for adventure lovers, active teens, and couples chasing a golden-hour date idea.
The Sea & Beau – Coastal-Luxe Gifts
For those who adore the sea but prefer to stay stylishly dry, The Sea & Beau in Kiama brings ocean-living into everyday life. Think beautifully curated homewares, gifts, accessories and seaside treasures. Perfect for hosts, homebodies and design lovers.
Jamberoo Action Park
For the Fun-Lovers, Thrill-Chasers & Big Moment Makers
Gifts that come with squeals, cheers and hands-in-the-air energy
Chromeo Live at The Pavilion Kiama – 2 January 2026
Kick off the new year with the funkiest gift under the tree. Chromeo are landing in Kiama for The Great DJ Trek Down Under, bringing their iconic electrofunk and party-starter energy — with Fleetmac Wood spinning their ethereal disco magic alongside them. It’s the kind of night that turns into a story told all year long. Gift a ticket and you’ve instantly become the hero of Christmas morning.
Jamberoo Action Park – Gift Vouchers
For the friend or family member who loves speed, splash and summer mayhem. A Jamberoo gift voucher unlocks a full day of rides, slides and “Let’s go again!” moments — perfect for kids, teens, and grown-ups who never really grew up.
Illawarra Fly – Treetop Walks & Zipline Adventures
Give them the chance to step out onto a canopy walk high above the rainforest or zip through ancient treetops with the breeze in their hair. A beautiful mix of awe and adrenaline, ideal for nature lovers, couples and anyone who wants their gift to feel like a cinematic moment.
Kate Cliff Meditation
For the Wellness Wanderers & Slow-Down Seekers
Gifts that whisper: “Take a moment. Breathe. You deserve this.”
Wellness & Recovery HAUS – Gift Certificates
A haven for anyone running on low battery. Wellness & Recovery HAUS offers restorative treatments, gentle therapies and grounding workshops designed to recalibrate both body and mind. Gifting a session here feels like handing someone a deep exhale – ideal for busy parents, overworked friends or anyone who deserves to feel balanced again.
Siam Balance Float & Wellness – Float Sessions & Wellness Experience
Give the gift of complete reset mode. Siam Balance is where deep relaxation meets a touch of ritual – a place to float weightlessly, warm every muscle in an infrared sauna, melt into steam, soak in a soothing spa bath, or brave a revitalising cold plunge. It’s the ultimate “feel brand new again” experience, perfect for anyone who deserves a full-body timeout after a big year.
Koh Samui Massage – Traditional Thai Massage & Treatments
Restore, rejuvenate and rebalance. A gift from Koa Samui offers soothing techniques inspired by Thai healing traditions – ideal for those with tight shoulders, tired minds or a love for nurturing experiences.
Synergy Beauty – Facials, Treatments & Pamper Packages
For the glow-getters, this is pure Christmas joy. Synergy Beauty offers indulgent facials, rejuvenating skin treatments and beauty services that leave loved ones feeling fresh, confident and cared for.
Kate Cliff Meditation – Mindfulness Gift Vouchers
The holidays can be joyful… and a little chaotic. A meditation gift voucher with Kate Cliff is the perfect antidote to the end-of-year whirlwind – a chance to slow down, reset and breathe deeply again once the festive dust has settled. Give someone the gift of calm heading into the new year, and you’ll be their favourite person well into January.
Werri Beach – Belinda Doyle Photography
A Final Thought: Wrap the Coast Up with a Bow
This Christmas, Kiama offers more than gifts – it offers moments that become memories, adventures that become stories, and experiences that remind people why this region captures hearts year after year.
Megan Lopes