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
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
The Yes Dear Button The Yes Dear Button. SimplyCool. Now here's two words for a happy relationship and harmony in the home… "Yes, Dear!" Your Yes Dear Button includes 10 different pre-recorded sayings that will remind you how to keep the peace – in a humorous way! from Coolthings.com.au
40th Birthday Rosette from Gifts Australia 40th birthday badge White rosette ribbon with rose gold 40 16.5cm long with 9.5cm rosette To compliment your style and grace, wear this 40th Birthday Rosette for your upcoming 40th party. Everyone will be reminded who they're supposed to spoil for the night, even people who didn't already know it was your birthday. This fun and durable 40th birthday badge with ribbon and rosette attaches with a safety pin for ease and convenience. Buy it for a little extra something to add to their 40th birthday present….
The Big 4-Oh Birthday Wine Glass from Gifts Australia Stemless wine glass with black painted band Caption reads: "THE BIG 4-OH!" 470ml capacity Measures: 8.5 x 8.5 x 12cm Hand wash only Whether you're heading out for a drink with the girls to celebrate your special day or looking for something to surprise a friend with, this Big 4-Oh! Wine Glass is perfect for the occasion. Treat yourself or a friend with this stunning and sassy stemless 40th wine glass perfect for any wine lover on their birthday….
More Fun 40th Birthday Wine Glass from Gifts Australia Stemless wine glass with black painted band Caption: "More fun than two twenty year olds" 470ml capacity Measures: 8.5 x 8.5 x 12cm Hand wash only What better way to celebrate a double decade than with a witty and humorous wine glass? Perfect for that wine loving, sassy friend, or as a cheeky gift for yourself, this stemless wine glass will keep the birthday girl or boy happy all night long. The 40th wine glass features the message "More fun than two twenty year olds" in gold lettering. Perfect alone or as part of a set – check out our other sassy wine glasses for a companion piece!…
40th Birthday Signature Frame from Gifts Australia Wooden photo frame in white Measures: 27.5 x 1 x 23cm Suits 4 x 6" photos Comes with a marker for your convenience Sign the night away with this 40th Birthday Signature Frame. Whether this is planned for your own 40th or for that of a friend or family member, this frame is the perfect addition to your party. Display this photo frame as a gift table centrepiece for guests to sign at the party, and keep as a memento long after the event with a favourite photo from their 40th birthday. This elegant frame is the perfect gift for any 40th, or for yourself. A personalised 40th birthday photo frame that guests can sign is a wonderful keepsake….
40th Birthday Signature Number from Gifts Australia Large wooden birthday number 40 in white Measures: 29 x 2 x 21cm Comes with a marker for your convenience "Celebrating with you on your 40th" For a fun 40th party idea, try this 40th Birthday Signature Number! All you need to do is open the box, and your guests will be able to write their thoughts and well wishes for you on this fantastic alternative to a card. Display it as a gift table centrepiece and then treasure it as a keepsake. The large wooden number can be signed on both sides, has a handy pen holder, and the base stand features the message "Celebrating with you on your 40th". This is a perfect gift for a friend or family member, or as a cheeky addition to your own upcoming birthday party….
You Only Live Once Hardcover Book from Gifts Australia So far as we know, we only get one ride on the carousel of life. There’s so much to see, so much to do, and so little time. We must seize the day and grab life by the horns! We have to tell our family how much we love them and make toasts to our friends. You Only Live Once is an incredible book designed to inspire friends and family to love, travel, learn, and never let a moment go by unappreciated. After all, life is too precious to let it go to waste. Hardcover Dimensions: 23 x 27cm. 336 pages. You Only Live Once is a gift that keeps on giving. We definitely recommend giving this great travel book for men to friends, family, and loved ones as a Christmas gift or birthday present. Just be sure to take advantage of our premium gift-wrapping service during checkout….
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 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….
Frank Greenoffers very stylish lifestyle products including reusable coffee cups, water bottles, french presses, tea sets and infusers, canisters, stainless steel straws. Gift sets for all ages. Options to choose your colours and customise. Fun designs for children. Delivers Australia wide.