The Best Gift Shops in Canberra for Everyone on Your List
Canberra may be small but the shopping offering is mighty! These are our picks of the best gift shops in Canberra.
In Canberra, gift shopping is a breeze - you've just got to know where to look! Whether shopping for a birthday bash, baby shower or housewarming, you'll have no trouble finding a gift right here in the city.
From the Canberra-made collection at Pop Canberra to a gorgeous homegrown ceramics brand, Canberra does quality well. Do you have your list ready? Read on for the best gift shops in Canberra.
SPIRAL Botanicals
Do you have a giftee who loves fresh blooms? Located at New Acton, SPIRAL Botanicals is one of the most exciting contemporary florists to emerge onto the flower scene in Canberra. Their bunches are well-priced and you can choose various sizes online.
They work with seasonal, locally grown flowers, and bouquets come wrapped in 100% biodegradable gift wrapping and hydration. If you want to add a vase, you can do so upon online checkout, or throw in an artisan candle from Nonna's Grocer for that extra special touch - these beauties take the shape of fruit and veggies, providing a gift a little out of the ordinary that is oh-so-cute!
2 Phillip Law Street, New Acton
The Book Cow
One for the book lover in your life, The Book Cow is one of the best bookstores in town, with a selection of books covering most genres. They've got a collection of coffee table books, travel, fashion, and recipe books, perfect for gifting, and a wide array of novels, puzzles and non-fiction books.
47 Jardine Street, Kingston
Hive
As soon as you step foot in Hive, you know you've entered a space full of curated pieces. The gifts here have been selected with sustainability and ethicality in mind, focusing on local and handmade pieces. You can do laps of the shop, discovering new treasures each time. The card selection is impeccable, too!
Whether you're after a natural perfume for a friend, a sweet knitted teddy for a bub or a housewarming gift for a neighbour, you'll be spoiled for choice here.
Shop 58 Ori Building, 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Derek Kollective
Derek Collective in Braddon stocks gifts to suit the fussiest of shoppers. The store is packed to the brim with clothing, accessories, jewellery, trinkets and homewares, so if you need stylish gift inspiration, you’ll find it here. Many items are reasonably budget-friendly, too, so even if you’ve got a little bit less cash to spare, you’ll still be able to find something that impresses your giftee.
Shop 56/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Lilly Cooper
Lilly Cooper has been providing joyful gifts and friendly customer service to the people of Canberra for over 35 years, so you know they're all over the gifting game. We love that this treasure trove is a one-stop-shop with gifts for babies, the home, pets, him and her.
You can trust they've got all your gifting favourites - we're talking Frank Green, Jones & Co, Kip & Co - and plenty of new brands waiting to be discovered.
Shop 11, 14 Franklin Street, Manuka
Bison Home
This homegrown homewares brand grew from a love of Scandinavian and Asian ceramics. The pared-back design of the finished products is now renowned throughout the country and well sought after. A visit to their Canberra store is an absolute delight with coloured glass and ceramics peeking out from every corner. You'll find everything from dinner sets to teapots and all the homeware staples in between.
8/12 Beltana Road, Pialligo
The Curatoreum
We all love a museum shop, it has to be said. The National Portrait Gallery's The Curatoreum is a step above, with curious bits and bobs tucked into every corner. You're bound to find something unique as the store prioritises Australian-made goodies from ceramics to jewellery and screen-printed textiles.
The book selection is impeccable with plenty of hard-to-find hardbacks and coffee table books to purchase. It's worth the trip for the store alone, but we recommend squeezing in a lap of the gallery, too.
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
The Green Vine
The Green Vine is the perfect spot if your giftee is more into plants than flowers. You’ll find a variety of indoor plants here, catering to everyone from gardening novices to true green thumbs. You can add one of the store’s beautiful and unique pots and planters to your present, or even an item from their selection of gifts – our pick is the Monstera leaf earrings. If you're lucky, resident pooch Rocky will be in-store, welcoming free pats.
G13/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Paranormal Wines
When you're stuck for ideas, a bottle of wine is always a good idea, and Paranormal Wines in Campbell is the ideal place to buy a great drop. The staff here are experts and will help you pick out the best bottle for your giftee. While you’re there, why not order a glass of vino paired with Paranormal’s delicious food menu? A gift for them, and a gift for you!
G27/6 Provan Street, Campbell
POP CANBERRA
For something unique, look no further than POP CANBERRA. The Braddon gift shop sells everything from gin to soap, with each item produced by a Canberra creative. Given the incredible array of goods here, you’re bound to find a gift for anyone in your life, for any occasion. Wandering the store is an absolute joy and you'll be sure to uncover plenty of treasures for everyone on your list.
Shop G12/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Once you’ve found the perfect present at the best gift shops in Canberra, stop by one of Canberra’s best restaurants to refuel and recharge. After more gift ideas? Our list of personalised gift ideas will impress that special someone.
