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Skip the crowds at busy shopping centres and find great gifts as you browse through the terminal. Sydney’s International Airport shops are equipped with all your holiday needs so that you can tick off every person on your list. We’ve even got the hard-to-buy-for brothers and teenagers sorted.
We all deserve a little luxury in our lives every now and then, and a special gift from a globally renowned fashion house will never disappoint. Watch their faces light up as they unwrap a new handbag, pair of shoes, or delicate piece of jewellery. Made to be treasured for a lifetime, you can’t go wrong with a timeless classic like a black YSL wallet or Moncler boots. Even your brother and dad can’t deny the excellence of a brand-new leather belt, and for a truly fail-safe option, head to the scent section to find a fragrance from the label that’s just as divine as the fashion.
Shop all things luxury at: Moncler, Valentino, YSL
Know someone who’s always looking out for others? And puts everyone else’s needs above their own? Now is your perfect chance to spoil them. As we head into summer in Australia, consider a pair of sunglasses from a renowned designer. Located before security, the Sunglasses Hut has something to suit everyone, with styles from Gucci, Versace, Burberry and more. Better yet, be inspired by your surroundings and before heading through security, book them the ultimate gift of a fully-planned holiday courtesy of Flight Centre. A getaway is always a great idea for those who ‘don’t need anything’, so they can recuperate and relax. Nothing beats a premium bottle of bubbles to toast and thank someone for all they do, and you’ll be spoiled for choice with the likes of Moët, Veuve Clicquot and Bollinger, all found after security at Heinemann Duty Free.
Find gifts to spoil them at: Sunglasses Hut, Heinemann, Flight Centre
Need some tiny treats to complete your Christmas shopping? There are so many fun and useful stocking fillers to be found at T1 International terminal at Sydney Airport. Satisfy the teens in your life with some everyday tech like headphones and music speakers, or go the beauty angle with sheets masks, nail polishes and lip glosses. For readers, find the newest releases and best sellers to pique their literary interest at WH Smith. Pick up a patterned metal water bottle for your Secret Santa, and if you’re looking for a box of chocolates, you’ll find the most impressive selection from Koko Black at Heinemann Duty Free – a chocolatier's paradise.
Shop for stocking fillers at: WH Smith, Heinemann, Amcal
Don’t sweat it when it comes to buying gifts for kids; they’re nothing but fun! Some of the best kid's toys can be found at Heinemann Duty Free, from all kinds of Lego sets (think Disney castles, cars, Harry Potter and more) to cuddly stuffed animals and board games the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re shopping for babies, toddlers or primary schoolers, you’ll find everything from rattles to colouring-in books (WH Smith is a paradise for stationery) to keep them entertained. And if you do purchase them a fun new toy, make sure to pick up any batteries that might be needed while you’re at it. For something more practical, head to Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski to buy them their first pair of Havaianas and a set of swimmers they can wear all summer long.
Shop all things kids gifts at: Heinemann, WH Smith, Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski
Now, we can’t finish this gift guide without thinking about the most important person in your life: you. After all, you, too, deserve something special, and nobody knows what you want quite like you do. Perhaps treating yourself to an ice-cold beer at Heineken House or eating some delicious contemporary classics at Wolfgang Puck before your flight is a gift enough. Alternatively, you might spend some time picking out a new fragrance and topping up on skincare at Heinemann Duty Free. But for those who really want to mark the occasion, take the opportunity to browse some of the world’s most luxury watches at Rolex and pick out an absolute pearler for your wrist. ‘Tis the season.
Find yourself the perfect present at: Rolex, Heineken House, Wolfgang Puck, Heinemann