rajj

Always had problems finding good or unusual 'Aussie' gifts that don't weigh too much to take back when going on trips back. Any suggestions anyone - need them fast as leaving in a few days?

I'll start with:

Small Manuka Honey Jars
Vegemite
Tim Tam
Tamarind
Aboriginal Sauces
AFL Top

carolinephillips

Especially hand made aussie soaps eg Lemon Myrtle, gold plated eucalypt earrings/necklaces, aboriginal print silk scarves, chocolate coated macadamia nuts, and for the kiddies, Freddo Frogs, koala bear beanie hats, small stuffed koala/wombat/kangaroo toy.

rajj

Wow, the eucalypt jewelery is an expensive but great idea ... plated leaf my missus reckons...one off the list. The soaps & nuts too as quite light to carry.

Cheers

eddie007

Jars of bush spices and meat rubs

asher

Boomerangs, bullroarers, and aboriginal design shopping bags available from paddies market Sydney or the Queen Vic market Melbourne and most tourist shops.

rajj

Just googled bullroarer...had no idea what it was

asher

They make quite a popular present my sons and nephews love them it helps if they are nicely decorated.

eddie007

Kangaroo scrotum money bags

rajj

Where can I get them...or shall I go bush tonight with the headlights and a knife

asher

Where are you? The markets I mentioned sell them or look in the tourist shops

rajj

Melbourne SE. I'll head to Vic Market tomorrow.

I'll add to my own list...An Akubra...bit pricey but still may make a good gift.

ozzieeagle

Melbourne Victory top with "Thompson" on the back

Are you going to "The game" ?

rajj

Yup...now there's an idea. Tho i'd rather wear the top at Wembley then give it away! Was gonna get in touch to watch it here, but last minute decision to go. Guess what, I'm sitting next to no other than Palace legend David Payne

ozzieeagle

Blimey good one I remember watching him play. Half your luck... I'd wear a Victory top over there. Good idea to carry the flag for Aus football Give it away after.
Will they be back at the Tankerville in Fitzroy for the game ?

rajj

Hmmm MV or Palace ...bit of a conundrum.
Crew trying for the Dickens...probably will be there as better venue (pub like). Keep an eye on Facebook Events page.