Last-minute gift guide: 30 ideas for presents you can buy in-store around Perth before Christmas

Left your Christmas shopping until the last minute? Too late to shop online? The Sunday Times has compiled a gift guide to presents you can buy in-store in Perth, some for as little as $10. Many are available at locally owned retailers, such as pop-up gift store kettu, who will see your decision to spend your hard-earned money with them as its own gift.

Under $50

Marimekko pieni kukkaro aureate glow purse, $39, kettu (Inglewood)

This cute little cotton purse, with a metallic frame that snaps open and shut, with an eye-catching graphic pattern printed in Helsinki.

Sito Shades Kinetic sunglasses, amber tort/coffee, $89.95, Pigeonhole (various locations)

Made by a local company, these chic glasses have a flattering angular square frame in shades of the colour-of-the-moment, brown.

Frankie calendar 2025, $37.95, Planet Books (Northbridge)

This Australian magazine is known for publishing beautiful local artworks, and this calendar features 12, on velvet matte cardstock.

Boorloo sticker, $10, Neighbourhood Press (O’Connor)

A 12cm x 8cm weatherproof, scratch resistant and long-lasting sticker, designed in Fremantle and printed in Australia.

Pinky Beach, Rottnest Island art print, $45, Braw Paper Co (Hilton)

Designed and printed in Perth, this illustration of one of Rotto’s best beaches is 30cm x 30cm and fits into a standard frame.

Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist, edited by Kirsten Krauth and Angela Savage, $34.99, Open Book (Mosman Park)

Twenty-four writers, including WA’s Holden Sheppard, use a Kylie tune as a springboard for a new story in this 2024 book published by Fremantle Press.

Baggu reusable bag, apples and bananas print, $25, Kate And Abel (Fremantle)

Not just for groceries, this machine-washable colourful ripstop nylon bag folds up into a flat 12.7cm square pouch, but can hold 23kg.

Silverparon candlestick, bright red, 29cm, $12, IKEA (Innaloo)

An eye-catching piece for the design enthusiast, this is inspired by tulips and holds tall candles and/or tealights.

Kids’ dinosaur bucket hat, $10, Best & Less (various locations)

Practical and cute as a button, this toddler hat is made from embroidered hard-wearing denim.

The Perfume Oil Company Tall, Dark & Handsome trio, $49.95, Shiraz Cottesloe (Cottesloe)

This set gives the chance to try 5ml roll-on bottles of three popular fragrances — Avent, Meteor, and The Man.

Wave Zone sand-free beach towel, Tobago Palm print, $14, Big W (various locations)

These towels measure 86cm x 160cm and have a reversible design, as well as a fabrication designed to stop them getting sandy.

Pixbee PixPlay kids’ digital camera with built-in games and music, $48, Harvey Norman (various locations)

For the budding photographer, this comes in three colours, with 8MB of internal memory, a micro-SD card, and a rechargeable battery.

Under $100

Brunch Club T-shirt, white, $69.99, Oli Clothing (Northbridge)

A graphic tee is a classic, and this one is hand-drawn and printed by this small local label on soft-spun premium cotton jersey.

Paul O’Connor cowboy bandana, $80, AGWA Design Store (Northbridge)

A limited-edition piece by Perth’s Paul O’Connor, on 80sqcm silk cotton, has “a nod to cowboy style, plus a hint of queer innuendo”.

Studio Milligram Double Bubble vase, smoke/amber, $60, Arrival Hall (Northbridge)

This 24cm-high Melbourne-designed glass vase can stand on either end to accommodate small cuttings or long stems.

Gentle Care Super Set skincare, $79.99, Allkinds (Claremont)

Made for kids and teens, this gift set has a cleanser, serum mist, and moisturiser formulated for sensitive skin.

Dermalogica Phyto Replenish body oil, $89, Donna Bella Beauty (Padbury)

For the skincare lover, this blend of oils is infused with fermented red ginseng, inspired by popular Korean skin rituals.

Close encounter with a rhinoceros, $60 per person plus entry, Perth Zoo (South Perth)

Meet rhinos Memphis and Bhakari, feed them a snack, and learn about the species in this special experience (ages 8-plus, conditions apply).

Limoncello, 500ml, from $55, The Chillo Collection (various stockists or pick up at Limestone Coast Brewing, Malaga)

This zesty drink is made locally by a family company from WA lemons, perfect for a summer spritz.

Mr Bongo Record Club Seven on vinyl, $55, Shari Vari Records (Perth)

Pick up this two-LP compilation of Brazilian roots, funk, soul and disco, or check out other records at this spot at State Buildings.

Sun Rituals Tangalle cap, black, $59, Turquoise Lane (Innaloo)

Sun-smart and stylish, this beachy cotton twill hat has embroidery on the front and back, and an adjustable metal clasp.

Astro Bot for PS5, $79, JB Hi-Fi (various locations)

The follow-up to the free Astro’s Playroom on Playstation 5, this family-friendly game has been named one of this year’s best.

Under $150

Coco summer dress, festive red, $119, Frankii Clothing (Hillarys and Cockburn)

Perfect for Christmas day, this vibrant maxi is lined and has a non-slip grip — and, most importantly, pockets.

Moonstone disc ring, $125, Kartique (Fremantle)

A striking silver and gold vermeil medallion-style ring, with moonstones and iolite stones, is packaged in a silk/cotton pouch.

Krawsant satchel, blue jacquard, $140, Poppy Lissiman (Fremantle)

A versatile choice, this bag made from recycled plastics has a detachable faux leather short strap and an adjustable nylon crossbody option.

Cabaret seat at Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, $110-$120, Fringe World (Perth box office or online)

Naughty and/or nice? Bernie Dieter’s acclaimed risque show will turn Northbridge’s Ice Cream Factory into a Berlin club. Fringe World also does gift vouchers.

Le Grand candle, $124, Generics Urban Apothecary (Northbridge)

This refillable candle in more than 10 scents has up to 220 hours of burn time, 1.2kg of soy wax, two wicks, and floating botanicals.

Jo Malone London orange blossom cologne, 30ml, $120, David Jones (Claremont, Perth)

This perfume, reportedly the favourite of the Princess of Wales, has notes of Clementine flower, orange blossom and water lily.

Voyager Estate MJW Chardonnay 2020, $120, Old Bridge Cellars (North Fremantle)

This Margaret River wine’s palate is described as “racy, bright, lemon, burnt butter, tight linear finish”, perfect with oysters with a ponzu and finger lime dressing.

Gift voucher, from $100, State Buildings (Perth)

These cards can be picked up at COMO The Treasury and spent at Wildflower, Cape Arid Rooms, Post, Long Chim, Wine Merchant, Petition, Beer Corner, Lola Underground, SHOP 1875 and COMO The Treasury.