An estimated $400 million was spent on unwanted gifts last Christmas, many of which were discarded and likely ended up in landfill.

Scary statistic right?!

Why not try something different this year and rather than give a physical gift give an EXPERIENCE! After all it is experiences that create memories not things. 

So here is my list of really cool and fun clutter-free gift ideas. Some of these I have done personally, some are on my bucket list. None are paid advertisements – I just think they are cool. 

NOTE: The links are local to Adelaide, South Australia so if you are outside of SA just google the idea and your location instead. 

For the foodie in your life

• Adelaide Mystery picnic
• Adelaide Walking food tour – I’ve done like 3 different ones and they have been a great way to discover hidden foodie gems! 
• Fruit picking –  strawberry, apple, fig, cherries 
• Wine tasting/tours – there are way too many to list!
• Chocolate pairing at Barossa Valley Chocolate company and tours at Melba’s and Haigh’s 

Kids and family friendly ideas

•  Animal experience Adelaide zoo and  Cleland Wildlife Park. I have had close encounters with a cheetah and a wombat and both experiences were amazing.
• Circus school
• Moonlight cinema 
• Bounce 
• Ice skating
• Westbeach adventure park
• Farm barn 
• Woodhouse activity centre 

For the more adventurous

• Tree top adventures
• Adelaide oval roof top climb 
• Stand up paddle boarding or yoga
• Quad bike adventures
• Adelaide city kayak tour
• Flight simulator
• Rock climbing or abseiling – once again a number to choose from 

Adults and Couples gifts 

• Painting and wine experiences 
• Adventure rooms
• Axe throwing
• Smash room experience
• Float tank experience 
• Massage voucher 
• Cooking classes 

Consumables 

  If all else fails you can never go wrong with: 

• Chocolate 
• Flowers
• Tea/Coffee 
• Gift vouchers

I hope this little list of clutter free gift ideas has inspired you to give something a little different this year.

I’d love to here if you have any great suggestions I should add to the list.