Best advent calendars to countdown to Christmas 2024
The popular Glasshouse Advent calendar gets rave reviews from shoppers, who say it’s always a hit.
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The festive season is imminent and there is no better way to get ready for it than by buying a special advent calendar.
Choose one for you and yours – from beauty or kids to food and drink and more – and get the holiday season started on the right foot.
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Our top pick?
The Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar that has rave reviews on the Glasshouse website from shoppers saying it looks “absolutely magical” and “well worth the money”, but get in quick as it is sure to sell out fast.
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Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, $275 at THE ICONIC
What You Need To Know
Indulge in a variety of Glasshouse’s best scents, including A Tahaa Affair, Kyoto in Bloom and Lost in Amalfi. This advent calendar gives you an assortment of candles, lotions, perfumes, hand creams, lip balms, room sprays and more.
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, $47.99 (down from $59.99) at Myer
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Treat your kids to an exciting gift-giving LEGO advent calendar. They’ll get 24 surprise toys – and they all come with step-by-step building instructions – so your child can practice their LEGO building skills each and every day in the lead-up to Christmas.
Beer Advent Calendar, $159 ($143.10 for members) at Craft Cartel
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The Craft Cartel Advent Calendar is packed full with Limited Release craft beers from some of the nation’s best breweries. Delivered fresh to your (or your gift recipient’s) door, ready to load into your fridge. Featuring some of Australia’s finest craft cans, we’re throwing in extra surprises every day, plus this is the only beer advent calendar with exclusive beer merch—so you can proudly wear your swag on the big day whilst you enjoy a cold one!
BEST BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDARS
If you’ve been looking for a reason to treat yourself, one of these beauty Advent Calendars to count down the days until Christmas is the best way to do so. Filled with both the signature and latest products of some of the most iconic names in beauty, there’s one for everyone.
Check out the full list here, or the top picks below.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Treasure Chest of Love, $320 at Charlotte Tilbury
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Charlotte Tilbury’s beauty advent calendar comes with 12 different full and small sized items. Products we’ve got our eye on a travel size of the Magic Cream (which is just an iconic moisturiser, IYKYK) and a travel size of the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray. Plus, it’s all worth $460.
Benefit Cosmetics Holiday Advent Calendar – The Gorgeous Grocer, $299 at Myer
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Packaged in this super fun grocery cart, this year Benefit Cosmetics’ Advent Calendar is worth a whopping $571.
The Gorgeous Grocer includes a full size of the iconic 24-HR Brow Setter, a full size of The POREfessional Smoothing Face Primer as well as an array of mini blushes, bronzers, lip products and some fun skincare items too.
BEST CANDLE AND FRAGRANCE ADVENT CALENDARS
Perfect for gifting, these candle and perfume-filled Advent calendars offer collections of gorgeous fragrances to fill a home with delicious scents in the lead-up to Christmas.
Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $795 at Jo Malone
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This is definitely a luxe option but if you’re after something showstopping you really can’t go wrong with Jo Malone. Featuring 25 surprises to help you count down the days to Christmas, this calendar is sure to impress with its range of colognes, serums, soap, hand creams and more.
Palm Beach Collection Deluxe Advent Calendar 2024, $149.95 at Myer
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Filled with 12 of your favourite home and body care products, this Advent Calendar from Aussie brand Palm Beach is a great gift option as you don’t have to worry about mucking up anybody’s makeup or skincare routine.
BEST FOOD AND DRINK ADVENT CALENDARS
Whether it’s the tea you start the day with, or the snacks that keep you going throughout the day, turn your daily food and drinks into a playful way to count down the days to December 25.
A Very Koko Advent Calendar, $39.90 at Koko Black
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Spoil your family with a Koko Black Advent Calendar. This is a limited edition set so is sure to sell fast. And even though it’s targeted towards kids, we think it’s perfect for adults too. Filled with delicious high quality choccies that have been handcrafted from 100 per cent natural ingredients.
Walkers Advent Calendar Shortbread 294g in Multi, $34.99 at Myer
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Shortbread screams Christmas and at such an affordable price, this Walkers Advent Calendar is a perfect option if you want to treat yourself to a little biscuit every day to get in the festive spirit.
Original Advent Calendar, $60 at Nespresso
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Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, all coffee lovers will appreciate this Advent Calendar. The calendar contains 24 different capsules including three exciting new flavours co-created with chef Jean Imbert. A great idea for someone who likes to experiment with their coffee flavours. You never know, you might just find your new favourite capsule.
Want to give something a bit extra? Why not throw in an actual coffee machine too? This calendar is suitable with the original Nespresso coffee machines available here.
BEST ADVENT CALENDARS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Build your children’s excitement and anticipation for Santa’s arrival with our picks for the best Advent calendars for kids.
BIC Advent Calendar, $33.22 at Amazon Australia
What You Need To Know
This might actually be the most practical Advent calendar – because it features fun stationery that doubles as a back-to-school treat for your child. From magic felt pens to crayons and colouring pencils, it’s perfect for encouraging their creativity.
Mestige Kids Youth Advent Calendar – Crystal Charm Bracelet, $38.25 (down from $59) at THE ICONIC
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One for the older kids, this 12-day advent calendar comes with a mix of fashionable and festive charms so you can create a totally personalised piece of jewellery.
BEST BEER, WINE AND SPIRIT-FILLED ADVENT CALENDARS
More picks for the adults, these calendars are filled with your favourite drinks to make the lead up to Christmas even more exciting.
Check out the full list here, or the top picks below:
2024 Spirits Advent Calendar, $365 at Liquor Loot
What You Need To Know
Featuring a hand-picked selection of 24 premium spirits, the Spirits Advent Calendar is one not to be missed for the spirit lover in your life (or for yourself!). Sourced from renowned distilleries across the globe, the Advent Calendar has all the fan favourites – gin, whisky, rum, vodka and even tequila. Each calendar includes a detailed tasting notes booklet, with suggested mixer pairings, so you can uncover the story behind every bottle.
Good Pair Days 2024 Advent Calendar, from $275 at Good Pair Days
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Each box contains 12 amazing wines including some of this year’s highest rated. Also this year Good Pair Days is including a FREE Large Sage Insulated Straw Tumbler. With six different options to choose from, choose the calendar that suits you best, and let the elves at Good Pair Days HQ take care of the rest!
BEST SEX TOY ADVENT CALENDARS
Just because you’re all grown up, doesn’t mean you have to miss out – these sex toy and lingerie-filled Advent calendars are strictly 18 plus.
Check out the full list here, or our top picks below:
What You Need To Know
This makes a great gift for both men and women and is sure to spice up any festive bedroom fun. The pack contains a massive $800+ worth of sex toys, including the best-selling and highly-rated Womanizer Liberty 2 Clitoral Suction Vibrator worth $149.95 alone.
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If your lingerie drawer could do with a refresh, this is the advent calendar for you. Featuring $180 worth of star print black lingerie – including open back knickers, suspender belt and more – it’s the perfect self-care gift for yourself or your lover.
BEST ADVENT CALENDAR FOR PETS
Cat Advent Calendar, $14.99 at Pet Circle
What You Need To Know
Make sure your furry friend doesn’t miss out on the festive fun – get them their very own Christmas advent calendar. While they may not be able to open each window, they’re sure to love the delicious treat they get to enjoy every day in the lead up to Christmas.
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