Gifts under $100, that arrive instantly

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A single-player adventure for a Switch 2 owner who already has Mario Kart.

The obvious pick for a family or friend group that just got a Switch 2.

It can be given by email at the last minute, and it turns a parent's answers into a family keepsake.

For a teen or adult who has always wanted to try surfing, or a visitor heading to the Gold Coast.

Suits a US family or grandparent who takes road trips to parks.

For a friend or partner in Sydney who likes a social night out and would enjoy taking home a painting.

For someone planning a trip, moving abroad or brushing up on a language from school, who can study a little each day.

For someone who prefers giving to getting, or as a shared gift from a class or office.

Works for someone anywhere in the UK, since they pick the venue near them; an easy gift for a mum, grandparent or friend.

Works for a couple or friend who travels and would rather pick their own trip.

A fan-pleaser for an Arsenal supporter.

Works for households where gamers and non-gamers want to play together over the holidays.

For a reader who likes comics, graphic novels and small-press books and enjoys choosing their own.

For a commuter, walker or anyone who listens while doing chores and has a book in mind they have not bought yet.

For someone who listens on walks, drives or while cooking, and has an audiobook they keep meaning to get.

For a commuter, walker or road-tripper who likes having a book in their ears.

Gives a coffee-loving partner something new to try on a regular schedule.

For someone in Brisbane who wants to try the wheel for the first time without committing to a course.

For a gamer who grew up on retro consoles and would like a large illustrated book for the shelf.

A last-minute option for someone who likes Japanese snacks and wants to choose their own.

For someone who loves museum shops, art books and design objects, especially a fan of Klimt or the Wiener Werkstätte.

Suits a home cook who would enjoy choosing their own olive oils and vinegars.

A memorable outing for a visitor or a Brisbane local who has never done it.

For a history lover, map fan or stationery collector who likes museum-shop gifts.

A date-night style gift for a London couple who would like a drink and a go on the wheel.

Suits a crafty friend or partner who likes home fragrance, including someone outside London via the virtual class.

A small, kind gift for a cat person in a coworker exchange.

A low-cost gift for a coworker, teacher or Secret Santa that does something useful.

A low-commitment way for a Sydney friend to try pottery, with a choice of format so they can pick the social or the wheel option.

Good for a coffee drinker who likes trying new roasters.

Keeps arriving long after Christmas for someone who drinks coffee daily.

Suits a home brewer who likes trying new roasters without having to pick them.

For new parents, a busy coworker or someone recovering at home, so they can order ready meals when they need them.

A last-minute option that lets them choose their own scent.

Suits a couple or cook who would rather share an evening than get another gadget.

A low-pressure creative outing for two, good for a parent and older child or two friends in Yorkshire.

Suits a news reader who is tired of the daily churn and likes long, considered pieces and infographics.

Suits a chocolate lover in Australia who would enjoy choosing their own bars.

For someone with a sweet tooth who would enjoy choosing a cake for a birthday or a box of cookies later in the year.

Suits a Montreal student or reader who likes browsing used books.

Suits a reader who would like to support an independent, Native-owned bookstore and choose their own books.

Suits someone in Westchester or near New York City who wants to take up pottery.

A larger shared gift for a family or office group to give in someone's name, especially someone who says they need nothing.

For a camper, hiker or cyclist who needs rain gear or a sleeping bag and wants to choose the right size and fill.

For someone who camps, walks or likes outdoorsy clothing and has favourite colours and fits.

For a family or curious kid in the Vancouver area, as a day out or toward a yearly membership.

For a home baker anywhere who would like to learn from the London bakery school without travelling to a class.

Suits a notebook, pen and planner person who likes to choose their own stationery.

Suits someone who cares about humanitarian relief and would value a gift that helps directly.

For a football fan who reads about the A-League, the Matildas or the Socceroos.

A social gift for someone who loves Italian cooking.

A fun gift for a teen or sibling who loves Japanese food and culture.

For a Toronto cook: they can spend it on a class or on kitchen tools in the shop, and it will not expire before they get round to it.

Suits someone who hikes, travels or likes sturdy everyday bags and would rather pick the colour and size themselves.

For a reader in Toronto or anyone who likes supporting an independent shop with a strong fiction, art and kids section.

For a board gamer who already owns the classics and has a list of new releases they want.

For a keen home cook who wants a good Japanese knife, a sharpening stone or a knife skills class.

For someone who needs warm winter boots or slippers and wants to choose size and style themselves.

For a reader, parent or teacher who would like books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers.