Life is full of experiences and what better way to spoil the ones you love than gifting an experience from the Northern Beaches.
Here’s some gift ideas that your loved ones will love, while being sustainable, supporting local businesses and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Throw some clay
Shaping ceramics by hand is an age-old feel-good craft that’s seen a renaissance in our local centres in recent years, with studios in both Brookvale and North Narrabeen. You’ll be giving someone the chance to develop new skills, while creating a sustainable product.
Walk on water
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is offered on many beaches and coves across the Beaches. From elliptical SUP on the calm shores of Narrabeen Lagoon to competitive Supball in Manly, each variation and location offers the chance to enjoy a workout in a spectacular setting while taking in the serenity of our pristine waterways, lagoons and beaches.
Protect and defend
Martial arts courses and the skills they develop can change someone’s life, or better still save a life! At Mona Vale, Warriewood, Manly, Brookvale and Avalon Beach there are a range of academies and studios to develop skills by learning, Israeli Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or Karate!
Relax and levitate
If you need to buy a gift for a person for whom healing, rehabilitation or convalescence is a focus, then why not give them a voucher for an Infrared sauna or float tank? Specialist clinics and studios at Mona Vale, Balgowlah and Manly make it easy to access this new -age wellness tool, offering the lucky receiver something relaxing and memorable to enjoy this summer holidays.
Float away
Summer on the Beaches is pure paradise, offering amazing places to reset your mind and rest your body. So why not book a stay aboard a houseboat and give it to a deserving duo to explore the beauty of the Pittwater waterway. They’ll thank you after few restful days of snoozing, fishing, chatting, eating and playing board games on the water.
And finally, whatever the experience you choose from day tours, boating, and hang gliding, to cheese making, brewery tours, cookery courses and art classes – you’ll rest easy knowing experiences are something your friends and family will thank you for – long after Christmas day has passed!