Less than a week remains before Christmas and – let’s face it – many of us have left our shopping to the last minute once again.
But despite time quickly running out, you can still avoid settling for a range of semi-thoughtless gift-giving to your friends and family.
Here to help is FEMAIL, who has rounded up Australia’s best deals, delivery times, opening hours and gift ideas to ensure you nail your last minute shop.
With time quickly running out before Christmas, FEMAIL has rounded up Australia’s best deals, delivery times, opening hours and gift ideas to ensure you nail your last minute shop (stock image)
WHERE ARE THE BEST DEALS?
Once upon a time you had to wait until Christmas was over to snap up the best deals.
Not anymore.
A whole host of retail giants and popular labels have already began marking down items, ensuring you can pick up some quality, yet affordable gifts for your loved ones (or for yourself).
CAN’T GET TO THE STORE?
Perhaps you are stuck at work all week, or you aren’t feeling brave enough to take on the masses who are also doing their last minute shopping this week.
Either way, there are plenty of options still available that will allow you to either quickly run in to collect a pre-purchased item, or avoid the shops all together.
A range of options are still available to Christmas shoppers who can’t make it to the store in time (stock image)
NEED SOME LAST-MINUTE GIFTSPIRATION?
If you’re still struggling to think of the perfect gifts for your loved ones, there are places you can go for some last minute inspiration.
The Myer Christmas Giftorium is specifically designed as your one-stop shop for all your gift-giving needs.
There, you can personalise Nutella jars, pick up skincare sets or even find gifts for your cat or dog.
But when in serious doubt – or you’re just wanting to play things safe for a fussy relative – a voucher from a major retailer will never go astray.
WHAT TO BUY FOR WHO
FOR THE TECHY
Google Home, $128, JB Hi-Fi
Google Home, with Google Assistant
FOR THE SKINCARE SUPREMO
Aesop Resurrection Hand Care Kit, $133, David Jones
Aesop Resurrection Hand Care Kit
FOR THE FITNESS FANATIC
Adidas Boxy Logo Tank, $40, Myer
White Adidas tank top, $40
FOR THE SHOWMAN
Country Road Tipping Pocket Square, $39.95, Country Road
Country Road Tipping Pocket Square
FOR THE ACCESSORY QUEEN
Michael Kors Leather Card Case, $79, David Jones
Michael Kors Leather Card Case
FOR THE KIDS
Star Wars Assorted Electronic Lightsabers, $39.99, Toys R Us
Star Wars Assorted Lightsabers
WHERE CAN YOU GO?
If you still don’t fancy the online option, then there are still plenty of trading hours available for you to visit a store.
Retailers such as Westfield, Chadstone, Myer and David Jones will extend their hours for last-minute shoppers, with some even offering all-night bargain buying opportunities.
Among the stores offering the opportunity to snag a late night bargain is Westfield Marion in South Australia, which will host a non-stop 36-hour shopping marathon, starting Thursday morning at 9am.
Westfield Marion in South Australia (pictured) will host a non-stop 36-hour shopping marathon, starting Thursday morning at 9am
| Westfield Sydney (NSW) | Westfield Marion (SA) | Chadstone (VIC) | Forrest Chase (WA) | The Myer Centre (QLD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19 | 9.30am – 9pm | 9am – 9pm | 9am – 12am | 8am – 9pm | 9am – 9pm |
| December 20 | 9.30am – 9pm | 9am – 9pm | 9am – 12am | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| December 21 | 9.30am – 11.59pm | 9am – 11.59pm | 9am – 12am | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 12am |
| December 22 | 9.30am – 9pm | 12am – 9pm | 9am – 12am | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 12am |
| December 23 | 9.30am – 7pm | 9am – 6pm | 8am – 12am | 8am – 9pm | 8am – 9pm |
| December 24 | 10am – 6pm | 9am – 5pm | 12am – 6pm | 8am – 5.30pm | 9am – 6pm |
| December 25 | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| December 26 | 7am – 9pm | 9am – 5.30pm | 7am – 10pm | 8am – 6pm | 9am – 6pm |