The Christmas season is definitely upon us and what better way to celebrate than by shopping from a family owned business.
It's been another difficult year for many family businesses, facing unprecedented times and hardships during the pandemic. Where you choose to spend your money this year can make a huge impact on these family businesses, their staff and our local economies.
To help you give the gift that keeps on giving, we’ve put together the ultimate Family Business Christmas shopping guide so you can get your loved ones the perfect gift whilst also supporting local, family owned businesses.
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Gifts
- A.H. Beard - Discover better sleep this Christmas with A.H. Beard and its iconic brands like King Koil, Domino and more.
- Adina Watches – Discover the world of Adina watches. Hand-built in Brisbane since 1971.
- Akubra Hats - Akubra Hats are an Aussie tradition. Family owned for over 140 years, their fur-felt hats are made in Kempsey NSW, Australia.
- Bell & Brunt - A family legacy spanning 102 years, Bell & Brunt are Australia’s premium custom jewellers, dedicated to handcrafting exquisite fine jewellery that symbolises your special moments. Let our Master designers, jewellers and gemmologists create your loved one something special this Christmas.
- Bennetts Steel - Since 2001, the Easy Burn is the perfect flat-pack fire pit for camping or a ‘pop-up’ fire pit for the backyard. Made in Australia, 2 designs and 2 sizes available - all include carry bag & rods to pop camp oven on.
(Easy Burn fire pit is only available in Australia)
- Beraldo Coffee - Look no further than Beraldo Coffee when you want coffee supplies in Melbourne from premium coffee bean suppliers.
- Birdsnest - Step out in style this holiday season in a brand-new outfit from birdsnest. With express delivery, 365-day returns, preloved options, gift vouchers, and a vast and inclusive range of brands and sizes (8 to 24) to suit every occasion, your perfect style match is awaiting.
- Bramble Bay Co - Beautiful gifts with meaning. Australian-made candles, home fragrances, bath & body products. Semi-precious gemstone/crystal jewellery and many other beautiful gifts. Gift box sets & hampers are available for corporate gifts or the special people in your life.
- Bundaberg Brewed Drinks - With a variety of brews, treat the people in your life with a carton of delicious Bundaberg Brews this festive season. For something more special, surprise them with a personalised Ginger Beer - complete with a custom message and photo. Pick up your favourite Bundaberg Brews at major retailers nationwide. Order personalised labels via our website and have them delivered straight to your door.
- Camera Electronic – Capture the important moments this Christmas holiday with Camera Electronic equipment.
- Coffee World - A South Australian company specialising in the best coffee machines and beans within Adelaide. They roast, train, supply and service all locally from their Welland premise.
- Cup&Carry - Offer small or large quantity custom printed packaging with a 7-day turnaround time! Our product range includes: Carry bags, Cups, Winery range, Tissue paper & Wrapping paper & Food wraps with all products being Australian-made and sustainable. (Only available in Australia)
- Edible Blooms - The most beautiful personalised gourmet gifts! Premium hamper deliveries featuring regional and Australian Aboriginal-sourced produce. Fast same-day delivery options in every major capital city, including fresh cherry and berry gifts for Christmas 2022.
- Genovese Coffee - Genovese products are roasted and blended using artisan techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Gerard McCabe - Celebrate a Christmas that is Truly Yours at Gerard McCabe. With four generations of experience in fine diamond jewellery design, timeless antiques, and exceptional gemstones, we offer a range of unique Christmas gifts that will be treasured for a lifetime. (Only available in Australia)
- Griffiths Bros Coffee Roasters - Fuelling Australia's love affair with coffee since 1879. Don't gift boring, give coffee. #yourcoffeefix
- Haigh’s Chocolates – Haigh’s has been making fine chocolates in Australia since 1915 for their customers to enjoy. Shop their Collection for Christmas now!
- Heatlie - Fire up Australia's toughest BBQ this Christmas. Whether it's a gift for a loved one, or you just want to treat your inner BBQ enthusiast, a 100% Aussie-made Heatlie BBQ will do the trick!
- Jones Services - Make sure your kitchen appliances are ready for the long summer days! Jones Services' skilled technicians can repair a broad range of premium European kitchen and laundry appliance brands.(Available in New Zealand)
- Just Cuts - Gift them a pamper day and a fresh new 'do with a voucher from Just Cuts.
- Kailis Jewellery - Kailis Australian Pearls is celebrated for its original designs showcasing the precious Australian South Sea pearl.
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Kitchen Things - Gift your loved ones Smeg small appliances, kitchenware, or a gift voucher towards their dream kitchen and laundry appliances this Christmas!(Available in New Zealand)
- Linneys Jewellery – Give a meaningful gift this Christmas from Linneys, the largest diamond jewellery store in Perth.
- McCloud Shoes - McCloud Shoes in Melbourne CBD, has the finest selection of Men's Designer Footwear, a perfect present this holiday.
- Opal & Diamond Factory - Looking for opals in Adelaide? For over 45 years their family has been Adelaide's oldest and largest opal diamond specialists.
- Paspaley Pearls - The rarest and most valuable pearls in the world, Paspaley designs celebrate the pearl's beauty. Discover their curated and unique variety today.
- Random Harvest Gourmet - 100% Australian-made, premium gourmet foods and gifting since 1981. Beautifully presented hampers make luxury Christmas gifting easy. Small batch production with the finest ingredients, stocked by the world’s leading retailers. Premium quality gifting for all occasions, including corporate gifts.
- Sleepspace - We specialise in hand built New Zealand made beds using NZ wool and natural Latex rubber. We also make upholstered bed bases and headboards in your choice of Warwick fabrics. Make yourself at home. Deb, Col and Kian.
(Only available in New Zealand) - Menz – The iconic brand behind Violet Crumble has a range of other confectionery items that will certainly hit the spot over the Christmas break.
- Technologica Pty Ltd – A Gift for anywhere this holiday season. Deliver your choice, as well as your brand and message via a personalised EFTPOS gift card. Denominations from $10 to $2500. Redeemable at over 900,000 Australia wide. Physical and Digital options are available. Now offering Biodegradable Gift Cards. (Only available in Australia)
- Tennis Warehouse - Australia's largest family owned tennis retailer ships all over Australia and sells a large range of tennis gear for beginner to professional tennis players.
Food Celebrations
- Barossa Fine Foods - At Barossa Fine Foods you'll find a large variety of award-winning smoked meats and small goods to enjoy this holiday season!
- Beerenberg - Beerenberg create naturally delicious, simple and honest-to-taste premium sauces, jams and condiments made on the farm using the best quality locally grown produce.
- Black Forest Smokehouse - This Christmas enjoy a Black Forest Smokehouse's award-winning Ham. Family-owned and operated, supplying small goods Australia wide.
- Carman's - Start Christmas day right with Carman's wide variety of delicious breakfast choices.
- Charlesworth Nuts - Their Mission is to make and sell the best and freshest nuts, fruits and chocolates in Australia while creating delightful and memorable experiences for our Customers at every opportunity.
- Charlie's Fine Food Co – Appreciate one of Australia's finest selections of cookies, biscuits and slices this Christmas season.
- Chen Foods - Chen Foods provides a portfolio of high-quality and authentic food products that can be found in Australian homes. Choose from a variety of dumplings, desserts, seafood and many more cuisines this holiday season.
- Floridia Cheese - Today Floridia Cheese has become Australia’s most respected traditional Italian cheese manufacturer and is considered the industry benchmark for consistency and quality in Italian cheese products.
- Game Fram - Three generations of farming for over 45 years. Best quality poultry, meat, and game to treat your family this Christmas.
Golden Ravioli - Enjoy fresh pasta prepared with passion from the heart of Tuscany. Proudly owned and operated by the Lenzarini family for over 55 years in Perth, Western Australia.- Melba's Chocolates & Confectionery - A working tourism chocolate & confectionery factory located in a heritage-listed complex 40 minutes from Adelaide.
- Mondo Doro Small Goods - Mondo Doro produces a range of quality European Small goods using only Australian Pork and Beef and the finest of local and imported spices.
- Pendle Ham and Bacon - Australian-owned and family-operated, they are proud to be known as one of Australia's leading manufacturers and suppliers of small goods and meats.
- Peter Bouchier - Peter Bouchier has been the trusted name in Melbourne for premium butchering since their first store opened in 1983.
- Peninsula Providore - Peninsula Providore create estate grown, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from a winemaker’s perspective in the heart of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Mel Hollick produces a range of extra virgin olive oil products and associated accompaniments that are sure to tantalise the tastebuds.
(Australia shipping available only)
- Sandhurst Fine Foods - Their range of Mediterranean specialities includes olives, sun & semi-dried tomatoes, eggplants, artichokes & more! Take your entertainment dishes this Christmas to the next level with Sandhurst’s products!
- Springhill Farm - We’ve turned up the Christmas cheer so you can treat yo’ elf and others all festive season. Our slices take those fav Christmas classics with a modern twist so you can jingle like you mean it.
- St George Food Service - St George Food service offers a complete solution for your wholesale food products, cleaning and food preparation needs.
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St Pierre's Sushi - St Pierre’s Sushi offers you the freshest and most authentic sushi and sushi platters for the festive season, to make your entertaining easy healthy and delicious.(Available in New Zealand)
- Sunshine Meats - Enjoy a fuss-free Christmas feast with an award-winning Sunshine Meats ham and turkey. Our all-Australian Bone-In Ham was named Champion Ham (best of the best) at the 2022 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show after winning a coveted Gold Medal.
- The Ministry of Chocolate - The Ministry of Chocolate offers a variety of yummy chocolate treats! Grab a bag of reindeer poo or a delicious hamper for yourself or loved ones this Christmas.
- Trisco Foods - Trisco Foods is dedicated to providing consistent quality products with special emphasis on attention to detail since 1875.
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Wickham Farms - This Christmas enjoy Wickham Farms' freshest produce in supermarkets, fresh food service wholesalers and food manufacturers.
Drink celebrations
Celebrate the Christmas holidays this year with an exceptional bottle of wine from any of these amazing wineries.
- Ballandean Estate Wines - Every bottle tells a story. Of people, place and passion.
- Bec Hardy Wines - Established in 2015, Bec Hardy Wines provides a modern twist on 170 years of winemaking heritage.
- Bremerton - At Bremerton, they focus on all the little things - In the vineyard, in the winery and at the cellar door. For the past 11 years, Bremerton has been ranked in the top 5% of all Australian wineries.
- Brown Family Wine Group - Premium wines from Victoria and Tasmania.
- Burch Family Wines - Burch Family Wines is a leading Australian wine brand, who has been producing quality Western Australian wines for over 30 years.
- C A Henschke & Co - Exceptional wines from outstanding vineyards | Producer of Hill of Grace Shiraz in Barossa, Australia.
- Campbells Wines - Campbells Wines is a family-owned winery established in 1870 and situated in the historic Rutherglen Wine Region in North East Victoria, Australia.
- Coopers - Coopers Brewery is the largest Australian-owned brewery. For six generations they have been passionate about brewing ales, stout, lagers, light and low-carb beers.
- De Bortoli Wines - Countdown to Christmas with De Bortoli’s Wine Advent Calendar which includes specially selected award-winning wines from a selection of red, white, sparkling and rosé! And we have something extra special on the 24th, in conjunction with Noble One’s 40th anniversary
(Australia shipping available only)
- Dudley Wines - Are grown and produced on Kangaroo Island, where the isolation and pristine surroundings of the vineyards contribute to the unique characters of the wines. Check out our great deals online, and spoil yourself and your loved ones this Christmas! (Only available in Australia)
- Horndale Distillery & Wine Cellars - Horndale Distillery & Wine Cellar Door provides some of South Australia's finest Reds, Whites and Fortified Wines.
- Hugo Wines - Hugo Wines produces premium wines from estate grown fruit in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
- Kies Family Wines - Start your Kies Family Wines journey by ordering our Introduction Pack now. All wines are single-vineyard and Estate grown, by 6th generation Kies family members in the Barossa Valley.
(Australia shipping available only)
- Kumeu River Wines - Internationally recognised world class wines, brought to you by the Brajkovich family. The Christmas Gift Packs are back. Secure your Limited Edition Gift Boxes, hand packed and delivered NZ-Wide. A perfect gift for the cellar or to open on Christmas Day.(Available in New Zealand)
- Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards - Check out our award-winning cellar door and wines when visiting McLaren Vale or online and grab some of our wines for your family Christmas celebration. From our 6th generation family business to yours!
- Pizzini Wines - Pizzini is a family owned winery in Victoria's King Valley specialising in Italian wine varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Prosecco, Sangiovese & Nebbiolo.
- Taylors Wines - For three generations the Taylor family have crafted great Australian wines in the Clare Valley, South Australia.
- The Yalumba Wine Company - Yalumba is Australia's most historic family-owned winery, located in the heart of the Barossa and offering tastings, tours and events.
Staycation
- Bungaree Station - Embrace the rich heritage of South Australia through an authentic and picturesque Clare Valley experience.
- Federal Group - Federal Group is a privately owned family company which operates significant tourism, hospitality, retail, casino and gaming assets in Tasmania.
- Hurley Hotel Group - We are a family-owned business established and operating in South Australia for over 40 years, with 10 hotels at the forefront of the Hospitality Industry.
- Kimberley Accommodation - Kimberley Accommodation Group is a family-owned and operated business located in Broome WA, operating multiple venues throughout the Kimberley region.
- Kingsford The Barossa - A picturesque venue that has become one of Australia’s finest luxury retreats – a gem nestled amongst riverbanks and rolling hills, surrounded by beautiful gum trees and the native Australian landscape.
- Murray River Trails - Murray River Trails is South Australia’s most awarded river-based eco-tourism provider and we exist to help you discover the magic of this amazing river landscape, to learn the stories you can’t read about in books and to rejuvenate.
- Log Cabin Park Accommodation - Providing quality, affordable rental accommodation on flexible terms to the residents of Frankston Victoria.
- Phil Hoffmann Travel - Looking to book a holiday for the Christmas season? The travel agents at Phil Hoffman Travel are excited to welcome you back to South Australia.
- Rawnsley Park Tourism - Rawnsley Park in South Australia is situated near Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges. Luxury eco accommodation as well as family holiday units.
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Swiss-Belhotel International - Enjoy an exclusive accommodation deal for all our hotels in New Zealand and Australia. Spend less on accommodation and more on the gifts for your loved ones or make the accommodation experience your gift.
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Travel Auctions - Travel Auctions has sent over a million Australians on short-stay holidays in cabins on the coast, B&Bs in the outback, houseboats on the river, and everything in between…for the price they want to pay.
Shop Local
While you are shopping in these local grocery stores below, why not look for family-owned products.
- Drakes Supermarkets - Drakes Supermarkets is a privately owned Australian independent retail chain based in South Australia.
- Harris Farm Markets - Enjoy having fresh fruit, vegetables, groceries and liquor delivered to your doorstep.
- Klose's Supermarkets - Klose’s have served the Adelaide Hills for over a century and can't imagine calling anywhere else home. Get your groceries delivered or click and collect.
- Piedimonte Supermarkets - Piedimonte's is proudly independently owned and operated. Their online store includes gourmet groceries, liquor, fresh produce, meat, international delicatessen and more.
Attractions
Buy your loved ones a gift voucher to spend later at these popular tourist attractions:
- Australian Pacific Tours - Join Australia's largest family-owned tour and cruise company to discover the world and live fully with an APT tour or cruise.
- BridgeClimb - Ever wanted to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Well, now you can as the family-owned and operated attraction is now open with unmissable deals.
- Cupitts Estate - Cupitt's Estate is a South Coast, NSW food, wine, beer and cheese experience comprised of a family-run boutique Winery, Cellar Door, Restaurant, Bar and Microbrewery.
- Des's Minibus - Des’s Minibus is not just your ordinary 'taxi bus' company, but a professional people transport corporation with diverse transfer solutions for all your special requirements.
- Dracula's - This Christmas, give a gift with a little spice! Enjoy a 3-course meal and show, featuring death-defying aerial acrobatics, groin-aching vocals, live music and more. The resident vamps at Dracula’s Cabaret put on a night out that won’t be forgotten.
- Fantastic Aussie Tours - When you travel with Fantastic Aussie Tour you will be treated as family. They offer quality transport and tours around Australia.
- Funday Entertainment Group - Have your little ones been good during a lockdown? Treat them to a world of fun with various Funday locations this Christmas Holiday.
- Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action - Start your Kangaroo Island adventure with a magnitude of action-packed activities including quad biking, fat biking, sand boarding, kayaking and more.
- Moreton Island - It's known as “The Gem of South East Queensland”, this is one of the best experiences that Australia has to offer. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and refreshing freshwater lakes make it an amazing place to escape and unwind.
- Palace Cinemas - Give the gift of cinema with a Palace Cinemas Gift Card! They’ve got a stocking full of extraordinary films coming this holiday season. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the full movie experience on the big screen.
- Scenic World - Scenic World at Katoomba in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains of Australia offers a range of experiences found nowhere else on earth.
- Wallis Cinemas - Give the gift of movies on the big screen at Wallis Cinemas. With Christmas Cinesavers books, gift cards, movie meal deals and e-gifts for last-minute shopping - there is something for every movie lover. And don’t forget there’s popcorn and choctops too!
(Only in Australia SA & Mildura, Victoria) - World Heritage Cruises - Cruising down the iconic Gordon River is a must-do when visiting Tasmania and World Heritage Cruises can help you do just that.
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Family Business Australia (FBA) and Family Business New Zealand (FBNZ) are the peak membership bodies for family businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
FBA & FBNZ serves over 3,000 family business members and advisors and understands the vital role they play in the global economy. Their main aim is to empower family-owned Australian and New Zealand businesses and provide the tools necessary to thrive in the future.
