#Shoplocaldouglas Christmas Gift Edition
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IT'S now less than two weeks to Christmas.
11th November or ‘Cyber Monday’ as the industry calls it, is the busiest day of the year for online shopping. So if you are reading this now, the online order alternative might just be too late.
If you are feeling uninspired and stressing as to what to get people, or just overwhelmed by the whole Christmas season, here are some Xmas gift ideas to give you that extra push in easing your choices.
For Him
Malone's Meat Voucher
They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach! A voucher for Malone's Butchery could find the man in your life trying to choose between delicious lean steak from free-range cows or lambs or even croc. Supplied by local producers their meats are free of hormones, GMO or antibiotics and amazingly contains 10 times more beta, carotene, 3 times more Vitamin E and three times more Omega3 fatty acids than grain fed counterparts. And it’s not just meat that he can spend his voucher on– local santiego prawns and line caught local Barramundi are also on offer.
Order now or pop in to their shop at Port Village – opposite Coles.
Memories for a lifetime
Why not give him an experience of a lifetime he will never forget. Whether he is an adrenalin junkie (bungy jumping, parachuting, micro gliding, microlighting, quad bike, offroading) or more sedate (ballooning, sailing, reef tours, food tours and cultural tours) there is a tour that will ensure that this year’s Christmas present will be one he never forgets.
For Him/Her
Giving an experience to a couple (or your significant other) is the perfect Christmas present and solves the problem of having to think about what to buy individually. Memories will last a lifetime as compared to the latest ‘fad’ product that will just end up adding to the world’s plastic waste along with its ‘made in china’ label.
Sailing Voucher
What better way to sail than on a European designed (French) 13 metre luxury catamaran.
Low Isles from Port Douglas vouchers
Indigo Sailing vouchers can offer a memorable time on the Great Barrier Reef. There are vouchers for a snorkelling cruise where you can swim in crystal clear waters amongst the colourful shoals of reef fish, saunter with a grazing turtle at the Low Isles or just kick back on its white sand beach and enjoy the tranquillity of this tropical paradise.
Sunset sail vouchers from Port Douglas
If you think they would prefer more of a ‘sipping bubbles and drinking beer’ kind of experience, then a sunset trip on Indigo is a perfect way to say goodbye to another day in Paradise. It’s always breathtaking watching the sun set on another tropical day as you sail to the rhythmic backing track of the lapping of waves on the hull. Watch nature’s amazing light show as the changing hues of light pierce through the mountain gaps of Cape Tribulation. Heaven is truly a place on earth.
Purchase now
Event Cinema tickets
Despite being able to stream and watch films online, it still doesn’t replace the experience of watching it on a large cinema screen. Make their Christmas present extra special with the gift of an Event Cinema ticket. The new Smithfield cinema is now open, showcasing all the new movies on the largest screen!
Purchase now
Restaurant Vouchers
You can never go wrong with good food. Most restaurants in Port Douglas offer dining vouchers that will not only be a wonderful memory for a romantic dinner for two, but a great way to experience some of the best food that Port Douglas has to offer.
Sporting Gear
If you're both happen to be active – then check out Sportspower in Port Douglas.
At present they are offering 20% off exercise bikes and home gyms (the perfect gifts to help shift the extra kilos gained after Christmas).
With a wide range of specialised sports gear including Adidas, Nike, Asics, New Balance, Running Bear, Hoka (marathon running shoes), Slazenger and Wilson.
Check out their Facebook Page or find them at 6 Macrossan Street, next to Paddy’s Pub.
For Her
Need instant inspiration – thank goodness you are in Port Douglas! Port Douglas retailers offer a wide selection of interesting, practical and beautiful gifts for the women and girls.
Jewellery, Clothes and Homewares
Wander along to BelissiMo at the lower end of Grant Street and you will find more inspiration than you can handle! With an eclectic range of products from pampering to jewellery, clothing to homewares you will be spoilt for choice.
If you can’t make up your mind then give them a BellissiMo gift voucher. If you do spy something suitable, they will even gift wrap it for you!
For more information check out their website.
Remember thinking 'I could just buy the whole shop'? Well guess what, you actually can! BellissiMo is up for sale, for more information click here. Talking about an original gift idea!
Beauty pressies
If you have left it too late for guaranteed online deliveries then a spa voucher is the ticket. Most spas offer a voucher for treatments and what woman doesn’t mind a pamper!
For the Family
Instead of buying presents for individuals, buying a group present for the family or the kids (or the adults that are always kids at heart!) could be a way of spending a little bit more to get something special for everyone to enjoy.
Sports and Games
If you pop along to Sports Power in Port Douglas they have 20% off the following – so you can save money as well!:
- Trampolines
- Pool Tables
- Table Tennis Tables
- Basketball/Netball systems
There are also games sets that can be played on the beach or in your pool – perfect for Christmas day in the tropics.
Sportspower also offers a great range of family games:
- Croquet
- Boules
- Number Toss
- Quoits
- Volleyball
- Badminton Sets
- Junior Cricket sets
- AFL, NRL and Netball Training Kits
Check out their Facebook Page or find them at 6 Macrossan Street, next to Paddy’s Pub.
A Family Tour
Buy a family ‘experience’. Vouchers can be bought for jungle surfing, bungy jumping, Cairns Aquarium, day out to the Low Isles snorkeling (Indigo), paintballing, horse riding, go-karting and for the elder kids have a family time of problem solving by seeing if you can exit an Escape Room.
Remember, Event Cinemas only 40 minutes away can offer you their Gold Class ticket experience. Where your family can be fed and watered (and something a bit stronger for Mum and Dad) throughout the movie. Just perfect for the new Star Wars film!
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Do you have any other local gift ideas? Let us know in the comments below!
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