Whether you’re adventuring at home, by RV, or camping this holiday season, we’ve got the ultimate Christmas Gift Guide to make summer exploring and entertaining even better! With ideas for the home cook, the outdoor entertainer or the intrepid explorer, we’re sharing some epic gift ideas for all ages.
No smoke, all fire: Wizard Fire Pits
Forget the era of spluttering on smoke from your old-style outdoor fire and embrace the joy and heat of flames without the smoke. Wizard Fire Pits, a proudly New Zealand-based business, offers the latest in outdoor heating technology with innovative smokeless fire pits. Made from premium quality stainless steel, the unique airflow system produces a clean and efficient burn. Plus, they’re easy to clean and transportable (carry bags are available), making them perfect for backyard gatherings and camping trips. Add a portable fire pit grill for easy campfire cooking.
Pure water genius: KEA Awa Straw
The perfect gift for any avid adventurer. Explore Aotearoa with confidence, thanks to the KEA Awa Straw. This Kiwi innovation means you can enjoy drinking water wherever there’s a freshwater source. Its next-gen nano filtration purifies stream or river water, removing nasties and ensuring safe drinking water. With a high flow rate filter, the flexible extension straw is easy to pack (just 45 grams), self-cleaning, and lasts 100-plus days of drinking water.
Cool vibes for summer: Shark FlexBreeze
Beat Mother Nature at her own game and enjoy a cool breeze all summer, whether you’re inside or outside. This clever Shark FlexBreeze fan is UV- and rain-resistant, can be operated corded or uncorded, and offers 24 hours of runtime from a single battery charge. It can also be set up as a pedestal fan or a tabletop fan, making it the perfect accompaniment for BBQs, the park or beach and picnics.
A remastered classic: Dyson OnTrac high-fidelity headphones
Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, enjoy complete sound integrity with the Dyson OnTrac™ Noise Cancelling Headphones. Offering exceptional technology with superior noise cancellation (blocking out up to 40dB of unwanted noise), they’re the perfect travel companion. With a 55-hour battery life, head detect (audio pauses when you remove the earcups from ears), and customisable design, they’re also ergonomically designed for all-day comfort.
Gift for a lifetime: Le Creuset cookware
Invest in a lifetime heirloom piece with iconic Le Creuset cookware. The new Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware collection is designed for effortless perfection, with the heavy-gauge aluminium core producing excellent heat distribution without hotspots. Scratch-resistant and with an advanced ceramic coating, it wipes clean easily – perfect for everyday convenience. Plus, as with all things Le Creuset, it’s elegantly and aesthetically designed.
A new era for home barbecues: Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven
Experience the world of smokey barbecue flavours year-round, with the Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven. This super versatile and weatherproof electric outdoor oven and grill allows keen barbecuers to unlock artisan pizza making, high-heat roasting, and low-and-slow BBQ smoking all in one. Plus, add smoky flavour to anything you make with just half a cup of pellets in the integrated smoke box. It’s a new era of outdoor entertaining for the home chef (we recommend David Beckham’s mushroom pizza recipe!)
Coffee to go: OutIn Nano Portable Espresso Maker
Treat yourself to the satisfaction of coffee wherever your travels take you, with this stylish Outin Nano Portable Espresso Maker. Compatible with ground coffee and ground capsules, and with a heat-up time of approximately three minutes, the powerful rechargeable lithium battery will keep you fuelled day and night. Comes with 12V or 24V car charger and USB charger.
The ultimate beach tent: L’Ombra Sun Tent
With a hint of Italian style and plenty of Kiwi design know-how, the L’Ombra Sun Tent allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating or excessive sun exposure, whether you’re at the beach, in your backyard, or at a campsite. Simply set up the 100% cotton canvas tent for instant stylish shade. The plastic-free set comes complete with sustainable wooden poles and in a matching carry bag for easy transport. Embrace the classic stripe design options and create your own summer fun.
Let there be light: Philips Hue Go
Create instant ambience when entertaining, indoors or outdoors, with this nifty Philips Hue Go portable Accent light. The portable light is both wireless and rechargeable (up to three hours) and offers your choice of white or coloured light. It can also be controlled via Bluetooth app. Great for creating cosy corners in your RV or for entertaining at your campsite or poolside.
Vacuum pak and save: ZeroPak HandyVac
Minimise waste and enjoy the ability to store leftovers safely and odor-free without cluttering your space with lots of small clunky containers. ZeroPak HandyVac Hand Held Vacuum Sealer is one of those handy gadgets you’ll wonder how you ever did without. USB chargeable for transportable convenience, it’s perfect for fishing, camping, entertaining, and food storage. And as a bonus, the strong suction can be used to blow up balloons.
