What do you get for someone who is 40 years old? It can be the beginning of a turbulent decade. Over the hill, or life begins and all that. For some, it means grappling with teenagers or finding our what it's like to be a person and not a parent again. It also a common time for divorce and starting over again. Do they need something to remind them of younger passions? Boost their confidence? Are they into fine dining and luxuries? Or ready to discover new interests and pursuits?
Here are some of Australia's best online retailers with gifts suitable for 40 year olds.
A Little Luxury is one of our favourite gift stores with a wide range of unusual and elegant gifts and customisable gift baskets. Little Luxury have an extensive wine list. Wines, beers and spirits can be combined with gifts and hampers. Based in Sydney, delivery Australia-wide.
Pamper Hampers and Bath and Body gifts – Products for men and women to help relax and rejuvenate. Some include Bambury luxurious bathrobes and beach robes.
Coolthings – have fun with gadgets and gizmos and brain bending puzzles. Coolthings are based in Launceston, Tasmania with delivery Australia wide, NZ and some international.
Experience vouchers are popular for 40th birthdays, often the V8 drives, but there is a wide range to suit all sorts of tastes – everything from pamper, to cooking classes, getaways, horseriding, sailing, skydiving, bungy jumping and so on. If you choose an experience in Australia, be careful to choose one in the location of the recipient. Most experiences are in the capital cities.
Experience companies also offer general vouchers so you don't have to decide what they'd like, and hampers as “experiences” these days for those people who receive an experience voucher but don't want to do any of the activities in their local area.
Adrenaline – adventure and experience vouchers for Skydiving, V8 Race Cars, Rally Driving, Hot Air Ballooning, Jet Packs and more. They also have the option of some impressive gift hampers. Delivery Australia-wide.
Gifts Australia have hampers, quality gifts, experiences and personalised gifts. Based in Sydney, deliver Australia-wide. Free or Premium gifts cards and wrapping. See experiences for gifts
Suggested Products
40th Birthday Blush Wine Glass from Gifts Australia Metallic rose gold and clear wine glass with 60 in cursive font Measurements: 85(L) x 85(W) x 270(H) mm Materials: Glass Say happy birthday with the ultimate in style. with our 40th Birthday Blush Wine Glass to add a touch of style and elegance to her special day. Turning 40 should be all about celebrating an entire new decade that's just waiting to be celebrated, enjoyed and embraced, and this beautiful gift will add a touch of elegance to her 40th birthday celebrations with friends and family. Featuring stunning rose gold on the stem, that fades up toward the stunning metallic gold 40, not only is this beautiful glass a wonderful showpiece for her 40th birthday celebrations, but she'll treasure it as a keepsake for years to come. We've got a beautiful range of age birthday gifts along with fun generic novelty birthday gifts so no matter who the recipient or their age you'll be sure to find the perfect gift for their special day….
The BIG 40 Book from Gifts Australia Turning 40 is a great time to relax, reflect, and regroup. And it’s a time to celebrate friends, family, and the decade to come. The BIG 40 book provides an array of interesting, funny, and wise quotes that invite the lucky gift recipient to take stock of their life and make the absolute most of their milestone birthday! The hardback book measures 11.5 x 16.5cm. 96 pages. By giving The BIG 40 , you can make a friend’s 40th birthday the best it could be! Premium gift-wrapping options are provided through your Gifts Australia cart, so you can personalise this sweet present without ever having to lift a finger….
40 & Naughty Bottomless Glass from Gifts Australia They're going to welcome their fourties with nothing but fun, fun, fun thanks to the 40 & Naughty Bottomless Glass. This is the ultimate way to keep their drinks filled for their entire party, simply screw the 40 and Naughty, Tipple Topper Neverending Glass into the top of their favourite bottle of wine, and let the drinking begin. There's no more having to beg for refills, it's their 40th birthday party after all, so they deserve to keep their drinks refilled with the minimum of fuss. If you're looking for the best range of novelty 40th birthday gift ideas, then Gifts Australia has everything you need so you can have the perfect novelty birthday gift delivered directly to their door, and we've got a range of novelty age gifts in stock so it doesn't matter what decade they're celebrating, there's something for everyone just waiting to be delivered….
40th Birthday Blush Champagne Flute from Gifts Australia The time is here to welcome a new decade, and what a fabulous decade it is. Turning 40 is something to be treasured, to be celebrated and to be enjoyed… with a touch of class and elegance of course. This stunning 40th Birthday Blush Champagne Flute is the perfect way to see in their 40's in style. Featuring a gorgeous rose gold stem that fades away to a gorgeous cursive '40' this is a wonderful 40th birthday gift idea that is not only wonderful to use at their 40th birthday party, but a fabulous keepsake that's gorgeous enough to use over and over again. We've found Australia's most gorgeous aged birthday gift ideas, including a range of 40th birthday gifts, as well as other ages and generic novelty birthday gifts too, and we proudly stock them in our Sydney warehouse, just waiting to be delivered Australia-wide to make someone's day special….
40th Birthday Blush Stemless Glass from Gifts Australia It's time to celebrate with the ultimate in elegance and style, with the 40th Birthday Blush Stemless Glass. We know that not all novelty birthday gifts are created equal, and we believe that the best 40th birthday gift ideas are not only fun to use while celebrating their special day, but also become a gorgeous keepsake that they'll treasure and use again and again. This stunning stemless wine glass features a gorgeous blush rose gold metallic frosting and a stylish cursive 40 in metallic gold. we know that making an impact is important when it comes to choosing the perfect birthday gift, which is why we've selected an elegant range of age birthday gifts so they can truly enjoy their special day. No matter what age, we've got the novelty birthday gift to suit, along with a selection of generic birthday gifts that are truly fun, no matter what their age….
40th Birthday Wine Bottle Glass from Gifts Australia The most fun they'll have ever had for any birthday! Turning 40 should be fun shouldn't it? So we think this is a gift they'll appreciate for their wild night of celebrating a new decade! The 40th Birthday Wine Bottle Glass is the perfect way to make sure their drink is topped up for the entire night! Simply pour an entire bottle of their favourite wine, right in and they're set to drink, drink, drink and party, party, party!! The fun print features a large number 40 followed by 'Wine Improves With Age, I Improve With Wine' and it's the ultimate novelty birthday gift idea for the party loving 40 year old! We've got a massive selection of both elegant 40th birthday gift ideas along with a fun range of novelty gifts for all ages, so we're sure you'll find the perfect option to send to someone special to help them celebrate their special day….
Flashing Birthday Cake Topper from Gifts Australia Nothing says ‘Happy Birthday’ quite like this Flashing Birthday Cake Topper. It features an awesome vintage design sure to remind party-goers of the bright Las Vegas skyline. And nothing says party like a trip to Vegas. A button on the back of the cake topper activates a series of fun LED lights and a retro flashing sequence. Dimensions: 13.5 x 8.7 x 1.5cm. Material: ABS Plastic. Includes three replaceable LR44/AG13 batteries. Reusable. This novelty Flashing Birthday Cake Topper from SUCK UK is absolutely fabulous! It offers the thrill of the Vegas Strip without all the gambling losses or travel hassle. What could be better?!…
The Mid-Life Crisis Ladybird Book from Gifts Australia Never fear the mid-life crisis, it’s not a crisis after all thanks to this hilarious book by authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. They’ve uncovered the humour in all things stressful and mid-life with The Mid-Life Crisis an absolutely hilarious guide book to life, for adults. Based on the iconic Ladybird children’s readers and featuring original artwork, this book has been cleverly re-written to keep with the tone and feel of Ladybird while taking readers on an hilarious journey through adult life. If you’re looking for fun novelty gifts then look no further than this hilarious range of Ladybird humorous books….
UGears Wheel Organiser Pen Holder UGears Wheel Organiser Pen Holder. UGEARS. Introducing the original UGears Wheel Organiser Pen Holder, a creative and convenient commodity for your desk! When assembled, your organiser can suitably store 6 pens or pencils right at your fingertips for your satisfaction. Give the steering wheel a spin and set you holder in motion for easy access to the writing implement you need! Your models external steam-punk planetary mechanism is fully visible so that you can view the gears and cogs working as it rotates. from Coolthings.com.au
Ultimate Wine & Birthday Choc Block Dessert Treat Box from Edible Blooms You Donut need to ask twice, the Edible Blooms Donut box is the perfect way to surprise a special friend or someone you love on their birthday! Indulge in delicious Gourmet donuts, chocolates and two bottles of Hugh Hamilton red wine to celebrate a birthday milestone.
Fourty Hearts Golden Chocolate Bouquet from Edible Blooms Celebrate 50 wonderful years of partnership or spoil that someone special because you just want to. Our Golden Chocolate Bouquet with 40 belgian chocolates from Chocolatier will amaze and create smiles for your loved one.
40 Happy Birthday Bucket from Edible Blooms Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday! Birthdays are fun and there is no better way to celebrate than with chocolate. This bucket is bursting with Lindor Balls, Belgian chocolate stars and a Lindt Happy Birthday block.
Fourty Hearts Chocolate Posy from Edible Blooms Why send twenty chocolates when you can send fourty!! Send a big bunch of 40 belgian chocolates from Chocolatier to show how much you love her!
Hampers and Gifts from A Little Luxury
