Best advent calendars to countdown to Christmas 2023
The popular LEGO Advent calendar gets rave reviews from parents, who say it’s always a hit with their kids.
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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 LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar that has rave reviews from parents saying that their kids love it and that it “never disappoints”, but get in quick as LEGO calendars are famous for selling out.
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Godiva Advent Calendar 2023, $75 at Godiva
What You Should Know
Not sure what to get someone? A chocolate Advent Calendar is as classic as it gets. But this isn’t your average Woolies chocolate. Since 1926, Godiva has been making legendary chocolate and even has a Royal Warrant so you know the quality is going to be insane.
The pack features 24 of Godiva’s iconic delicious chocolate delicacies, this is a gift that won’t be returned. Some of the pieces included are the brand’s chocolate domes, masterpieces, caramels and signature G Cubes.
So delicious we may even add one for ourselves into the order.
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 Festive Black Espresso, World Explorations Paris Espresso, Barista Creations Caramello and Festive Black Espresso + Festive Coffee Mug. Just to name a few. 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 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 Lucky Chest Of Beauty Secrets, $300 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.
L’OCCITANE Classic Beauty Advent Calendar, $119 at L’OCCITANE
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Filled with 24 travel sized goodies and stocking stuffers (plus one full sized product), this Advent Calendar from the iconic beauty brand will not let you down. Haircare, body and skincare items are all included in this mega pack.
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, $30 (down from $50) at Amazon Australia
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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, $41.30 (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.
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, $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.
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.
Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar, $275 at THE ICONIC
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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, shower gels, hand creams, lip balms, room sprays and more.
Box of Wishes & Wonders Ultimate Advent Calendar, $231.20 (down from $289) at The Body Shop
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Filled with 25 full-sized and mini treats, this pack will have you glowing from head to toe. Some bestsellers included are the Sleep Pillow Mist to help you feel prepared for a good night’s sleep as well as the Himalayan Charcoal and refreshing British Rose face masks.
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
What You Should Know
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.
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:
Australian Spirits Advent Calendar, $299 at Liquor Loot
What You Should Know
Featuring a hand-picked selection of 24 premium Australian spirits, the Spirits Loot Australian Spirits Calendar is one not to be missed for the spirit lover in your life (or for yourself!). Sourced from renowned distilleries across the country, the advent calendar has all the fan favourites – gin, whisky, rum, vodka and even agave spirit. Each calendar includes a detailed tasting notes booklet, with suggested mixer pairings, so you can uncover the story behind every bottle.
Good Pair Days 2023 Advent Calendar, from $495- 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 brand new free gift that’s exclusive to Advent Calendars. The custom designed Wine Bottle Table Chiller and Matching Sparkling Wine Tumblers worth $100! With four different colour preferences and three different price points, choose the calendar that suits you best, and let the elves at Good Pair Days HQ take care of the rest!
The Australian Wine Advent Calendar, $150 at The Australian Wine
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Crafted by the team at The Australian Wine, enjoy 23 quarter-sized wines and one 375ml bottle of prosecco from around the world. Featuring an array of Australian favourites and best selling drops from France, Italy and Spain.
BoozeBud Beer Advent Calendar, $149.90 at BoozeBud
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BoozeBud’s beer advent calendar allows you to sample 25 of Australia’s best craft beers – including six brewed exclusively for the brand. There’s a wide mix of beer styles from IPAs to pale ales, and sours to stouts from breweries like Batch, Blackman’s, Moon Dog and more.
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:
Lovehoney X Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar (24 Piece), $247.95 (down from $813.95) at Lovehoney
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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 Classic 2 worth $199.95 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
Luxury Deli Advent Calendar Dog Treats, $22.49 at Pet Circle
What You Should 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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