#SupportArmadaleLocal: Your local gift guide for the festive season in Armadale

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Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre1 December 2021

We blinked and suddenly Christmas is right around the corner... how did that happen?  

If you haven’t got your gift shopping sorted yet, don’t stress! Keep it local and stock up on gifts right here in Armadale. Not only are you helping to support local businesses and jobs, you can also reduce your carbon footprint, plus get that fuzzy, feel-good feeling knowing you’re helping your neighbours!

No matter who you’re buying for, you’re bound to find something right here, in Armadale.

Dining - Seven Sins

For the Foodies

Everyone’s gotta eat and who doesn’t love being spoiled with a delicious meal? Wine and dine your loved ones at your favourite local restaurant or treat them to a gift voucher from one of our faves.

Know a gin lover? Grab a gift voucher for a Perth Gin Distillery Tour or Gin Walking Tour with Hidden deTours.

For the Wellness Warriors

Know someone who needs the gift of time? An experience at a local yoga studio might just be what they need to reconnect and de-stress right after the silly season. 

Kookaburra Yoga in the Bedfordale Hills has some fantastic options for full-day retreats, complete with nature meditation, yoga and food to nourish body and soul. Check out their classes and retreats here and if you’re stuck for choice, grab a gift voucher.

Restful Waters Consciousness and Wellness Centre is another great option for your time-poor friends with mini retreats under two hours on offer. Browse their website for more – and you may find something for yourself too!

Outdoor meditation

For the Explorers

Give the gift of travel to your adventurous pals. It’s no secret that we have so many amazing experiences right here in our own backyard, so who better to explore them with than Perth locals?

Off the Beaten Track WA offer unique hiking experiences with a twist. Our tip? Check out their Hike, Wine and Dine tours to combine two of our great loves, beautiful walks and delicious food!

For your luxury loving pals, check out The Hike Collective’s all-inclusive eco-tours. There’s  plenty of options on offer close to home at Araluen Botanic Park and Lesmurdie Falls, or further afield to Rottnest Island, Kings Park and beyond.

For the Nature Lovers

Time in nature is always a treat and at Araluen Botanic Park you’ll find something blooming year-round. Pick up a basic membership for the green thumb in your life (only $25!) or a family and friends membership ($60) to enjoy entry year-round. Contact Araluen on 9234 2200 to purchase.

Araluen Botanic Park

For the Family Fun Seekers

Treat your favourite family to a fun day out at a local wildlife park. Get up close and personal with over 70 species of Aussie animals at the Armadale Reptile Centre or spoil them with a Koala cuddle at Cohunu Koala Park in Byford.

Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre is a great option for the water-loving members of your family! Treat them to a fun day out with AFAC’s five pools and water playground, and enjoy a picnic in the leafy green BBQ area. And with picnic rugs, sunnies, hooded towels, swimming caps, goggles, pool toys and more, AFAC’s Active Shop also has everything that you need!

Reptile park

For the Art and Culture Lovers

Armadale is home to some incredibly talented local artists and you’ll find an amazing collection at the Armadale Society of Artists Pop-Up-Shop located in Armadale Shopping City. A wide range of artworks are available to purchase, from paintings to pottery, sculpture and woodwork. There really is something for everyone! Art can be a very personal choice, so gift vouchers are available to help take the pressure off choosing.

Fancy a browse?

The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre has a great selection of Western Australian local Christmas gifts, including the Mount Romance range of sandalwood products. Come say hi to our friendly team for ideas for school holiday fun and maybe a gift or two! Find us on 40 Jull Street, Armadale – there's plenty of parking available.

And if you’re still searching for more ideas, check out www.gift.westernaustralia.com for a wealth of WA tourism experiences.

Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre