What do you get for someone who is 18 years old? Are they still into teenage things, or ready for more adult gifts? In Australia, 18 marks the beginning of adulthood; they can buy alcohol, go to nightclubs, get a credit card, vote. Here are some of Australia's best online retailers with gift ideas to mark the occasion for 18 year olds in serious and/or fun ways.
A Little Luxury is one of our favourite gift stores with a wide range of unusual and elegant gifts, homewares and customisable gift baskets. Based in Sydney, delivery Australia-wide. See
Fun!Coolthings – forget the earnest birthday gifts and have some fun with gadgets and gizmos and brain bending puzzles. Coolthings are based in Launceston, Tasmania with delivery Australia wide and free gift wrapping.
Being a milestone birthday, why not make it something to remember with a special theme. ThemesForParties.com.au has heaps of adult party themes and costume ideas.
Some 18th Birthday Gift Suggestions
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18 & Awesome Bottomless Glass from Gifts Australia Becoming an adult is a massive milestone, and now it’s time to celebrate with a massive amount of fun thanks to the 18 & Awesome Bottomless Wine Glass. Getting started is easy, simply open the bottle of wine and screw the Tipple Topper into the top and there’s no need or refills, just drink in style straight from the bottle! This everlasting wine glass measures 10cm x 10cm x 13cm and is the perfect novelty 18th birthday gift idea to help them celebrate such a wonderful coming of age. Featuring a gorgeous cursive font that reads ‘18 and Awesome’ this fun birthday gift is going to become a wonderful keepsake after their birthday party is done….
18th Blush Champagne Flute from Gifts Australia Celebrate her adventure into adulthood with this elegant and beautiful 18th Birthday Champagne Flute in stunning Blush Gold Rose colour. Featuring a solid rose gold base, that fades up into the body of the glass, such an elegant keepsake to celebrate her 18th birthday. That’s the best thing about birthday gifts not only are they great for helping celebrate a birthday, but a gift as beautiful as this one also becomes a wonderful keepsake for years to come. She’ll adore the blush rose gold colour, and feel extra special and elegant on the night of her 18th birthday with this beautiful Birthday Champagne Flute in stock now and ready to deliver directly to her door….
UGears Tower Windmill UGears Tower Windmill. UGears. The Tower windmill is one of the oldest inventions of mankind, and the UGears Tower Windmill takes you to post-medieval England! This model is inspired by the Chesterton Windmill, a 17th century cylindrical stone tower windmill that was built in Warwickshire county. It is powered by a removable rubber band motor, and drives the sails by means of a screw conveyor and gear transmission. from Coolthings.com.au
Star Wars The Force Awakens Nesting Dolls Star Wars The Force Awakens Nesting Dolls. PPW Toys. Your set of five plastic nesting dolls include Dark Warrior Kylo Ren, the Reformed Stormtrooper Finn, X Wing Fighter Pilot Poe Dameron, the Scavenger Rey and best of all, the Droid BB-8! from Coolthings.com.au
Robotime Steampunk DIY Music Box Bunny Robotime Steampunk DIY Music Box Bunny. Robotime. The Robotime Steampunk DIY Music Box Bunny is shaped just like a robot-bunny that loves to serenade you! Carefully assemble the laser-cut wooden pieces, then turn the hand-crank to play the familiar tune Little Bunny Foo Foo! You'll be able to see the gears in motion through the hollow glass ball on top, making it a wonderful keepsake gift for bunny lovers! from Coolthings.com.au
Robotime Steampunk DIY Music Box Orpheus Robotime Steampunk DIY Music Box Orpheus. Robotime. If you love constructing wooden steampunk models, this hand-cranked, robot-shaped DIY Music Box is just the thing for you! Orpheus is an adorable functioning robot that plays a tune and lights up! Its up to you to assemble him using the step-by-step instructions. Punch out the pieces and line them up using the tiny part numbers. You will need a steady hand, good eye sight and lots of patience and care! from Coolthings.com.au
DIY Robot Combo DIY Robot Combo. SimplyCool. Make your very own easy-to-solder sound detecting robot that move forwards, backwards and changes direction! When you've assembled the circuit board, gearbox, wheels and battery box, your robot will drive on its own and react to claps and slaps. The detailed instruction booklet includes basic information on capacitors, resistor limits and transistors to help you along the way! from Coolthings.com.au
3D The Thinker Crystal Puzzle 3D The Thinker Crystal Puzzle. Kinato. Discover the 3D "The Thinker" Crystal Puzzle by assembling 43 differently shaped transparent pieces! Often used to represent philosophy and knowledge, The Thinker portrays a man sitting on a rock, chin on hand, deep in thought. Work from the bottom up, putting your model together piece by piece. It's not as easy as it looks, some parts are virtually identical! from Coolthings.com.au
