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A gift for two people has to suit both of them. Things they'll share at home, or time they'll spend together, are the easiest way to manage that.
Experiences for two
An experience works well for a couple because they do it together. Townsville has plenty to choose from: a ferry to Magnetic Island and a night away, a reef trip, a sunset dinner, a cooking class or a wine tasting. Check whether a voucher covers two people or one, and how long they have to use it. Our experience gifts page has more ideas and things to ask before you book.
Think about the season. Boat trips can be rescheduled in wet-season storms, so a voucher with flexible dates is safer than a booking on one fixed day. For a couple with young kids, a voucher they can use on a weeknight may be easier than a weekend.
Homewares for couples
For a couple who've just moved in together, homewares are useful and easy to choose. Good knives, a cast-iron pot, a quality coffee machine, outdoor furniture for the patio or a set of linen sheets will all get used. Before you buy anything large, ask about the size of their kitchen or deck. If only one of them cooks, buy for the cook.
Outdoor gear suits most Townsville homes. A pair of outdoor chairs, a hammock or a big umbrella for the yard gets used most evenings in the dry season. Ask the store whether fabrics are made for outdoor use.
Wedding gifts
If the couple has a gift registry, use it. If they don't, ask a family member what they need, or give a voucher from a store they both like. For a bigger gift, a few friends can pool money for an appliance or a piece of outdoor furniture. Ring the store and ask whether they can hold it for you and wrap it for the day.
For an appliance, ask whether the store can deliver straight to the couple's home after the wedding. It saves anyone carrying a boxed coffee machine out of the reception.
Anniversaries
For an anniversary, the gift usually goes from one partner to the other. Jewellery and weekends away are common choices. Ask the store about engraving and how long it takes, especially in the weeks before Christmas. For a weekend away, Magnetic Island is close enough to plan at short notice.
Gifts for couples FAQs
What is a good gift for a couple who has everything?
Something to do together. A dinner voucher, a night on Magnetic Island, a reef trip or a cooking class gives them time out without adding to the house.
What should I give as a wedding gift if there is no registry?
Ask a family member what the couple needs, or give a voucher from a store they both use. Friends can also pool money for a bigger item like an appliance.
What are good housewarming gifts for a couple?
Kitchen gear, a good set of knives, an indoor plant that suits the tropics or a doormat and outdoor cushions for the patio. Ask about the size of the space first.
What is a good anniversary gift for a couple?
A weekend away, a dinner out or a piece of jewellery or a watch with engraving. Ask the store how long engraving takes before you order.