Finding the right anniversary gift for the two of you doesn't mean spending a fortune or settling for filler. These ideas sit under A$100 and are matched to actually work — not just fill a price bracket. We've picked things people will use, drink, wear or remember, drawn from trusted Australian retailers and ranked on fit before fashion. No padding, no random Amazon dropshipping, and no "10 things you'd never buy yourself" laziness — just the picks we'd actually send.
Beautifully printed quarterly that treats golf as culture, not just sport.
Why it works
Reads like a coffee-table magazine and arrives four times a year — the gift keeps showing up.
Melbourne single malt aged in red wine barrels — fruit-forward, distinctly Australian.
Why it works
Local, premium, and rarely bought for oneself. Easy hit for whisky drinkers.
Adult LEGO build that doubles as a houseplant — no watering, looks great.
Why it works
Crosses age groups: works for 10-year-olds, teens, and design-leaning adults.
Vegetable-tanned leather wallet that ages beautifully.
Why it works
Replaces something they use every day — and that's already worn out.
A framed map of a meaningful place, printed on archival paper.
Why it works
Personal without being awkward, and it actually goes on the wall.
A heavy-pressing vinyl of an album that means something to them.
Why it works
Says you actually paid attention to what they listen to.
Award-winning bird-themed engine builder — beautiful art, calm pace, plays 1–5.
Why it works
A modern classic that brings non-gamers into a board game night without effort.
Hand-drawn or digital portrait of their dog or cat — print or framed.
Why it works
Personalised gift for the friend whose entire camera roll is their pet.
A signed, numbered print from an independent artist.
Why it works
Has presence on a wall and feels grown-up.
The smoky cedar-and-leather scent of a thousand boutique hotels.
Why it works
Distinctive without being divisive. Reads as 'expensive taste' immediately.
A year of access to every U.S. national park, for one car.
Why it works
Quietly nudges them toward a road trip. Pays for itself in two visits.
500 ranked must-do travel experiences worldwide — a coffee-table planning book.
Why it works
Sub-A$60 gift that triggers daydreams. Perfect for the friend always planning a trip.
Right now our top pick is Pretty Good Golf Magazine — Annual Subscription from Pretty Good Magazine. Reads like a coffee-table magazine and arrives four times a year — the gift keeps showing up. It lands well across most relationships and avoids the "I had no idea what to get you" feeling.
A$50–A$120 is the comfortable range for most anniversary gifts. Above that, you're paying for taste and presentation more than utility.
For last-minute orders, look for digital options like MasterClass, Audible or restaurant gift cards — they deliver instantly. Amazon AU Prime ships next-day to most metro areas. The picks below tagged "Last-minute" are vetted for fast turnaround.
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