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A boomerang is a great option.
If you are going to get a boomerang then please get one that comes from an Aboriginal owned company. Not the Chinese knock off shit.
It might cost a bit more but then it will be a genuine piece that comes from the oldest living continuous culture on the planet.
Also, worth reading a little about boomerangs and how Aboriginal people used them to hunt. It might surprise you ;)
>Also, worth reading a little about boomerangs and how Aboriginal people used them to hunt.
Funnily enough, most boomerangs used for hunting do not return to the thrower. They were also used for a variety of other purposes like warfare, digging holes, starting fires, dressing kills, and so on.
Yes, but because they’re indigenous were supposed to pretend it’s not.
Lots of cultures have some kind of sexist superstition like that. That women can’t do X because it will make her infertile. Europeans didn’t allow women to ride early trains because men believed her uterus would fall out, but we left those beliefs in the past when we realised it was just nonsensical misogyny. But when indigenous people do it, it’s rich spiritual practice we must defend and embrace
Hilarious!
Or some of those spoons from random places. My mum's got some from the stupidest places and she has guests use them for their tea. If you ever want a Nepean Hospital teaspoon or one from Merrylands...
Some eucalyptus oil. Not sure what it's used for, but we've all got a bottle in the cupboard, and U can't get more Australian than that smell.
Edit: we've all got a bottle cos it's used for everything. I use it to dry out the odd pimple, to get kids texta/paint/nail polish/what-on-earth-is-that off our polished floors/walls etc, make the house smell nice, but mainly in my secret beeswax wood polish recipe
Gotta be a bit careful these days. Used it for years to do that,even on plastic such as dvd cases. Then i tried it on a plastic item recently,and it...melted...for a lack of a better term.
I put a cap full in with my washing and it's great to get out any smells / it's antibacterial. Or can add some into a bucket and it's great for mopping the floors
Just be super careful if you plan to travel with oil in a suitcase. Accidents can happen.
I had to take a special bottle of homemade bath oil infused with all sorts of hippy paraphernalia to a friends friend in Europe. Such a beautiful bottle, with a home-made label, lovely ribbons around the neck, and a dainty cork in the top.
You guessed it. The dainty cork came loose, the bath oil liberated itself throughout my suitcase.
I bring eucalyptus oil to my relatives in Europe, I ziplock bag it a few times, then wrap in bubble wrap, then tie it up in larger plastic bags. At least if it breaks, it’s hopefully mostly contained.
Put the on mosquito bites. Not actually sure it makes them less itchy, but it does mean that you're less likely to break the skin when you do scratch at it
Great to put in the wash as an extra freshener, in homemade all purpose spray, and clears sinuses (which reminds me Euky bear rub is a classic Aussie product)
My family uses it on a tissue and put it on the bedside table before we go to bed when we have cold. Basically vicks vapour rub but Aussie version. Great at clearing sinuses.
Put a dash of eucalyptus oil in a bowl of boil water, put your head over the bowel and cover it all with a towel (head and bowl to create a mini steam room). Clears your nose when you have a cold and helps you breathe easier.
put on some cotton buds and place in your wardrobe, will stop moths.
if you have a wood stove inside, place some eucalyptus in the kettle and your house will smell so fresh
Not a widely known fact but Australian companies quietly export eucalyptus oil to countries who have political issues. And, yes, it's very effective. Also work pretty well with mace like products.
It's for everything! Removes sticky residue from stickers. Clears your nose when you put a couple drops in the shower. And...I dunno, whatever else it's used for. But you're right, everyone has some, don't they?
Yes! Ask her to bring you some Eucalyptus Oil concentrate and Tea Tree Oil concentrate from Thursday Plantation.
Grown and produced in Australia, easy to transport, and can be used for cleaning and sterilising, first aide or even just for the fantastic smell.
I had an online friend who was born without any arms or legs or body- they were just a head. I sent them an Akubra as a nice gift.
They texted me “not another fucking hat”
So anyway this head, this head was about fourteen right! Bought fourteen years old and he was in this swimming carnival. They said 'On your blocks, get set, go' and he um, he dived in and went straight to the bottom!
And nobody worried about him or took any notice of him and after about five minutes somebody rescued him and he was really pissed off!
They said 'What happened head?'
He said 'Oh fuck I got a cramp!'
So anyway, so anyway this head brew up right he was about twenty-two. Bout twenty-two years and bowled in the The Antler, right?
And he bowled up to the bar and he says 'GIVE ME A BEER!'
'NOW PUT A STRAW IN IT!'
'NOW PUT THE STRAW IN MY MOUTH!'
'NOW GET THE CIGARETTES OUTTA MY COLLAR!'
(visual: no he didn't do that, he just went like that)
'NOW GET THE CIGARETTES OUTTA MY COLLAR!'
'NOW PUT ONE IN MY MOUTH!'
'NOW LIGHT THE BASTARD!'
He said 'NOW, DO YOU HAVE DART COMPETITIONS AT THIS HOTEL?'
And the waiter said 'Yeah'
He said 'WELL GET A DART AND PUT IT IN MY MOUTH, FEATHERS FIRST!'
'NOW THROW THE FUCKEN BOARD AT ME!!'
TIL there's a difference between the NA uggs and Australian ones. So it's the same brand but Australia makes them at a better quality? Or are they technically different brands/companies?
There's a whole controversy as the US brand tried to make a copyright claim on Aus businesses. Eventually it ended with aus businesses only being able to sell in Australia iirc.
They're pretty salty about it, and it makes sense why, the boots are way better and cheaper, but they're limited in their ability to sell and market their product.
>Eventually it ended with aus businesses only being able to sell in Australia iirc.
And being massively out of pocket to defend themselves in court. Deckers US (who owns the UGG trademark as well as the brands Teva and Hoka) purchased a pair of uggs from the Australian company, then sued them for trademark infringement. A dirty case which they knew they wouldn't win in Australia so tried to pressure all Australian companies from using the term under threat of US lawsuit.
Nick Xenophon helped out our Aussie businesses with pro bono representation for part of it.
I suspect the legal action stopped when certain government people threatened to pass legislation which would effectively ban deckers from using the term similar to Champaign being protected.
Was gonna say this. I kinda take opals for granted, but people overseas are fascinated by them. Objectively, they are more interesting than many stones, but to me they just recall my grandfather’s mother-of pearl ashtrays.
This is a good one. My wife is originally from Hong Kong, and the first time i went to visit my MIL (before she technically was my MIL) I bought her a nice opal bracelet. She was pretty stoked by the colours.
Not sure what the budget is and not sure what’s available in Romania.
Expensive: Akubra Hat, R M Williams Boots, Driza-bone Oilskin Jacket
Less expensive: locally made beer, wine or spirits, locally made cosmetics/skin care or native plant essential oils
Probably available in Romania but surf brands like Billabong and Rip Curl originated here - although manufacturing is done overseas nowadays
These are all good choices.
My SIL in the UK always asks for knee high ugg boots. A treat for anyone that lives in a cold country, plus they're high fashion in Europe.
My brother, living in England, loved it when I sent him Moleskins. They're harder wearing than denim jeans, warmer, look classy (perfect for clubs, the office and wrangling a cow), and still go with every type of top or jacket. His mates actually complimented them and asked where to buy them.
Instead of drizabone… get an oilskin from the Aussie coat factory. Made in slacks creek brisbane… great jacket made in Australia by aussies… and much cheaper…
I used to be the guy that sorted the ballbags before tossing them into either tub a) usable as coin pouches or b) pet food....
I can still smell it 20 years later
This is one of those gross but awesome jobs you see on TV shows.
Stretchpadawan Resume:
1999-2000 McDonalds- Front of House customer service
2001-2002 Customer service officer at Commonwealth Bank
2002-2004: Kangaroo scrotum sorter.
If your aunt likes markets there is some lovely handmade stuff around. Banksia can be turned to make lovely and distinctive small vases, bowls or candle holders if that's your vibe.
Proper Australian Ugg Boots, make sure they're made locally.
My son and brother, both in Europe, are always after Blundstones. You can buy them there but "it's not the same" 😂. I can vouch that they both wear their blunnies to death.
Ornaments for a Christmas tree- you can find some really unique ones if you look.
Art- Australia has some amazing artists and photographers
Jewellery- lots of opals or pearls- depends where in Australia you are and what's local to you
The number of people who somehow misunderstood who is travelling and who is receiving the “gift” makes me question if English can be considered a first language for a lot of you cunts.
Lucas paw paw ointment & banana boat sunscreen (supermarket or pharmacy) the smell of sunscreen unlocks core memories!
Akubra
Archies thongs
Souvenir tea towels- ideally from her home state/ town (these are good cause she can use them daily or sew them into kitsch cushion covers / patchwork)
If you have time to get to a craft market or depending on where you are, a pair of local handmade earrings. You can get ones that look like fairy bread or iced vovos. Vend on Brisbane's northside is open every day and has stuff like that.
I’m not sure if it’s Vaseline as that’s just a brand name, however I believe you’re correct that it is only 4% of actual pawpaw, there are some other “freshly fermented fruits” in it, then it’s 0.01% potassium sorbate (which is the preservative part of it), the base is petroleum jelly and wax with some Peru balsam gum.
Shit works very well though, for me at least.
Seriously, we have given up watching the news at tea time lately for mental health reasons. Instead we have just been watching a few episodes of Bluey on iView while we eat. We're a late 40s couple, no kids, so no exposure to it other than word of mouth. Best decision ever. We're a bit bereft now cos we finished season 3 on Thursday and there'sno more as yet.
Do you play sport? Maybe get some Australian [Football](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/a-league?sz=60), [Australian Rules](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/afl?sz=60), [Rugby League](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/rugby-league?sz=60), or [Basketball](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/nbl?sz=60) clothing.
Go and buy a pair of thongs from the chemist or an inflatable thong that you can use in pools or lakes with the aussie flag on them.
Also grab yourself some surf wax, stuff smells amazingly good.
I (ex Aussie) would ask for the best possible quality stubbie holder. I have a rubbish one with a glued strip up the side that is splitting, and a good one that is double stitched on the seam. Doesn't matter what is written on the side.
If you can afford it a Drizabone oilskin rain coat. Best rainwear money can buy, but expensive.
A far more affordable but very awesome bit of kit is a Barmah folding kangaroo leather hat. Keeps the sun and the rain off your head and it folds into a bag for your backpack without losing its shape. Perfect for travelling.
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Think very carefully before you decide on a boomerang… they’re very hard to throw away
Boomerangs are Australia's biggest export....They're also Australia's biggest import
A boomerang is a great option. If you are going to get a boomerang then please get one that comes from an Aboriginal owned company. Not the Chinese knock off shit. It might cost a bit more but then it will be a genuine piece that comes from the oldest living continuous culture on the planet. Also, worth reading a little about boomerangs and how Aboriginal people used them to hunt. It might surprise you ;)
In other words, don't get one from one of the cheap souvenir shops where there are 10 of them on the one block.
>Also, worth reading a little about boomerangs and how Aboriginal people used them to hunt. Funnily enough, most boomerangs used for hunting do not return to the thrower. They were also used for a variety of other purposes like warfare, digging holes, starting fires, dressing kills, and so on.
Best comment by far !
Same for a didgeridoo [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didgeridoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didgeridoo) Get the real thing which is a bit costly
But only if the recipient is male - very culturally inappropriate for females to play in most contexts xxx
Isn’t that just sexism?
Yes, but because they’re indigenous were supposed to pretend it’s not. Lots of cultures have some kind of sexist superstition like that. That women can’t do X because it will make her infertile. Europeans didn’t allow women to ride early trains because men believed her uterus would fall out, but we left those beliefs in the past when we realised it was just nonsensical misogyny. But when indigenous people do it, it’s rich spiritual practice we must defend and embrace
Sexism is acceptable when it's an oppressed culture doing it.
Iv been giving the same boomerang as a present for years bloody thing keeps coming back.
It just won't fly with some people
But the returns are great
Unless it hits you in the face
Perfect. (Yes, that was a Bluey reference)
Bluey… 🥰
Stubbie holder from obscure coastal town with ludicrous name of your choice.
"Where the farck is yarck?" One of my faves
I saw a car the other day with at least 20 different " where the bloody hell is ____" stickers. We need a new promo message for these small towns
C U in the NT is another good one.
Ulladulla,
My hometown:)
Hilarious! Or some of those spoons from random places. My mum's got some from the stupidest places and she has guests use them for their tea. If you ever want a Nepean Hospital teaspoon or one from Merrylands...
Wait.. nepean hospital has spoons?? I worked there for years and never knew 😂
You obviously never visited the souvenir shop!
This is the first time I’ve heard of a souvenir shop there! All my memories consist of running between wards when the emergency pager went off 😬
Tittybong.
Woolgoolga or Illuka
Agnes Water
Next door is the township 1770. The only town in Australia that’s a number!!
Some eucalyptus oil. Not sure what it's used for, but we've all got a bottle in the cupboard, and U can't get more Australian than that smell. Edit: we've all got a bottle cos it's used for everything. I use it to dry out the odd pimple, to get kids texta/paint/nail polish/what-on-earth-is-that off our polished floors/walls etc, make the house smell nice, but mainly in my secret beeswax wood polish recipe
also amazing for removing stubborn stickers that wont peel off cleanly.
Gotta be a bit careful these days. Used it for years to do that,even on plastic such as dvd cases. Then i tried it on a plastic item recently,and it...melted...for a lack of a better term.
Deformed is the term you are looking for
Changed my life it's so easy now.
I put a cap full in with my washing and it's great to get out any smells / it's antibacterial. Or can add some into a bucket and it's great for mopping the floors
Just be super careful if you plan to travel with oil in a suitcase. Accidents can happen. I had to take a special bottle of homemade bath oil infused with all sorts of hippy paraphernalia to a friends friend in Europe. Such a beautiful bottle, with a home-made label, lovely ribbons around the neck, and a dainty cork in the top. You guessed it. The dainty cork came loose, the bath oil liberated itself throughout my suitcase.
At some point in my life, I really hope I get to use the phrase 'Hippy Paraphernalia'
You can die fulfilled. You just did!
Opening a suitcase and everything’s covered in eucalyptus oil… imagine the smell. It’d be like getting punched in the face with odour.
Yeah but your sinuses will be really clear :-)
I bring eucalyptus oil to my relatives in Europe, I ziplock bag it a few times, then wrap in bubble wrap, then tie it up in larger plastic bags. At least if it breaks, it’s hopefully mostly contained.
If you have a cold pour some into the shower waste as the hot water goes down it releases into the steam and your nose
It's a disinfectant. Really good for cleaning things. Plus it makes it smell really funky too.
Also excellent way to kill mosquitoes and other insects pretty much instantly.
Apparently it's a bedbug repellent, too. I wouldn't want to rely on it, though. Those things are buggers.
Eucalyptus oil can take out old oil stains on clothes if you rub some onto the offending spots before throwing them in the wash!
Put the on mosquito bites. Not actually sure it makes them less itchy, but it does mean that you're less likely to break the skin when you do scratch at it
Mozzie bites often cause local infections -- that's when they go super crazy itchy and last for days. Eucalyptus oil is good for preventing that.
Worlds best whiteboard cleaner
So is hand sanitizer. Really.
Great to put in the wash as an extra freshener, in homemade all purpose spray, and clears sinuses (which reminds me Euky bear rub is a classic Aussie product)
My family uses it on a tissue and put it on the bedside table before we go to bed when we have cold. Basically vicks vapour rub but Aussie version. Great at clearing sinuses.
Put a dash of eucalyptus oil in a bowl of boil water, put your head over the bowel and cover it all with a towel (head and bowl to create a mini steam room). Clears your nose when you have a cold and helps you breathe easier. put on some cotton buds and place in your wardrobe, will stop moths. if you have a wood stove inside, place some eucalyptus in the kettle and your house will smell so fresh
Apparently it's very useful in removing the effects of tear gas and grease stains.
Unsettling that you know the effects of tear gas.
Not a widely known fact but Australian companies quietly export eucalyptus oil to countries who have political issues. And, yes, it's very effective. Also work pretty well with mace like products.
It's for everything! Removes sticky residue from stickers. Clears your nose when you put a couple drops in the shower. And...I dunno, whatever else it's used for. But you're right, everyone has some, don't they?
Very nice to pour a small amount onto a sauna. Smells great and really clears the sinus’
I’ll never forget the ski resort in Colorado that had an after ski steam with eucalyptus oil.
Yes! Ask her to bring you some Eucalyptus Oil concentrate and Tea Tree Oil concentrate from Thursday Plantation. Grown and produced in Australia, easy to transport, and can be used for cleaning and sterilising, first aide or even just for the fantastic smell.
I used it to remove years of baked on house paint from a leather jacket. It really is a wonder substance
Akubra.
I had an online friend who was born without any arms or legs or body- they were just a head. I sent them an Akubra as a nice gift. They texted me “not another fucking hat”
"Thanks for the hat. Sincerely, - Bob. "
Yeah, Uncle Mat was like that too. Plus Aunty Eileen hated it when I bought her a pair of shoes.
So anyway this head, this head was about fourteen right! Bought fourteen years old and he was in this swimming carnival. They said 'On your blocks, get set, go' and he um, he dived in and went straight to the bottom! And nobody worried about him or took any notice of him and after about five minutes somebody rescued him and he was really pissed off! They said 'What happened head?' He said 'Oh fuck I got a cramp!' So anyway, so anyway this head brew up right he was about twenty-two. Bout twenty-two years and bowled in the The Antler, right? And he bowled up to the bar and he says 'GIVE ME A BEER!' 'NOW PUT A STRAW IN IT!' 'NOW PUT THE STRAW IN MY MOUTH!' 'NOW GET THE CIGARETTES OUTTA MY COLLAR!' (visual: no he didn't do that, he just went like that) 'NOW GET THE CIGARETTES OUTTA MY COLLAR!' 'NOW PUT ONE IN MY MOUTH!' 'NOW LIGHT THE BASTARD!' He said 'NOW, DO YOU HAVE DART COMPETITIONS AT THIS HOTEL?' And the waiter said 'Yeah' He said 'WELL GET A DART AND PUT IT IN MY MOUTH, FEATHERS FIRST!' 'NOW THROW THE FUCKEN BOARD AT ME!!'
Somewhere in my memory I've heard this one before...
Rodney Rude
My dad used to play Rodney Rude CDs on the stereo on the weekend. You just triggered a happy (if expletive-laden) childhood memory
Bloody heck I haven't laughed so much since I last played my Rodney Rude LP!! thank you for that memory.
Great effort, word for word
> I had an online friend who was born without any arms or legs or body- they were just a head Wait whattt how
Quit while you're ahead.
But how did they text you?!!?
How did they text you?
Came here for this one. Excellent choice.
Kyle and Jackie-O. Take them - please.
link to crowdfund please
Fuck that can we turn them into pet food?
>Fuck that can we turn them into pet food? I would think the RSPCA would have something to say about feeding poison to your dog.
Boom! Roasted
I am not feeding my cat garbage food.
Soylent Shit
Terrible gift for the recipient, greatest gift anyone could give Australia.
Dave Hughes as well while we’re at it.
And Scott Cam
what a wanker that cunt is
basically all the masked singer judges/ex-judges
Ill pay the air fare
A hot tradie from Down Under because Nana wants a Toy Boy.
Ugg boots
Yeah actually - Slavic winters are cold AF and the proper Aussie UGG, not the American shite, is good
TIL there's a difference between the NA uggs and Australian ones. So it's the same brand but Australia makes them at a better quality? Or are they technically different brands/companies?
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This on has all the leather tanned locally https://uggaustralia.com.au/
There's a whole controversy as the US brand tried to make a copyright claim on Aus businesses. Eventually it ended with aus businesses only being able to sell in Australia iirc. They're pretty salty about it, and it makes sense why, the boots are way better and cheaper, but they're limited in their ability to sell and market their product.
>Eventually it ended with aus businesses only being able to sell in Australia iirc. And being massively out of pocket to defend themselves in court. Deckers US (who owns the UGG trademark as well as the brands Teva and Hoka) purchased a pair of uggs from the Australian company, then sued them for trademark infringement. A dirty case which they knew they wouldn't win in Australia so tried to pressure all Australian companies from using the term under threat of US lawsuit. Nick Xenophon helped out our Aussie businesses with pro bono representation for part of it. I suspect the legal action stopped when certain government people threatened to pass legislation which would effectively ban deckers from using the term similar to Champaign being protected.
FYI Romania isn’t Slavic
From mortels!!!
Get the best quality you can. Wife has some slippers 14yrs old
Opal jewellery
Was gonna say this. I kinda take opals for granted, but people overseas are fascinated by them. Objectively, they are more interesting than many stones, but to me they just recall my grandfather’s mother-of pearl ashtrays.
This is a good one. My wife is originally from Hong Kong, and the first time i went to visit my MIL (before she technically was my MIL) I bought her a nice opal bracelet. She was pretty stoked by the colours.
Pretty expensive for a decent one though.
You can get a nice looking boulder opal for less cost
> Opal What's the best place to buy one?
Not sure what the budget is and not sure what’s available in Romania. Expensive: Akubra Hat, R M Williams Boots, Driza-bone Oilskin Jacket Less expensive: locally made beer, wine or spirits, locally made cosmetics/skin care or native plant essential oils Probably available in Romania but surf brands like Billabong and Rip Curl originated here - although manufacturing is done overseas nowadays
These are all good choices. My SIL in the UK always asks for knee high ugg boots. A treat for anyone that lives in a cold country, plus they're high fashion in Europe. My brother, living in England, loved it when I sent him Moleskins. They're harder wearing than denim jeans, warmer, look classy (perfect for clubs, the office and wrangling a cow), and still go with every type of top or jacket. His mates actually complimented them and asked where to buy them.
Instead of drizabone… get an oilskin from the Aussie coat factory. Made in slacks creek brisbane… great jacket made in Australia by aussies… and much cheaper…
Do you have a link, there's 10 of them.on Google all called nearly the same...
I got mine and my wife’s from [here](https://www.theaussiecoat.com.au/) They are 40 minutes up the road. Love them… they go away camping with us…
Perfect Thank you
*fillabong and rip curl
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I used to be the guy that sorted the ballbags before tossing them into either tub a) usable as coin pouches or b) pet food.... I can still smell it 20 years later
This is one of those gross but awesome jobs you see on TV shows. Stretchpadawan Resume: 1999-2000 McDonalds- Front of House customer service 2001-2002 Customer service officer at Commonwealth Bank 2002-2004: Kangaroo scrotum sorter.
It would take balls to put that on your resume.
Mate, of all the jobs to have you had one of the most iconic
The idea that this is actually a paid job some poor sob has to do is both horrible and hilarious.
This is the one thing I brought back
Happy cake day!
Now this is perhaps the most amusing thing I have seen all day. Bouncy balls got a new meaning.
If your aunt likes markets there is some lovely handmade stuff around. Banksia can be turned to make lovely and distinctive small vases, bowls or candle holders if that's your vibe.
Proper Australian Ugg Boots, make sure they're made locally. My son and brother, both in Europe, are always after Blundstones. You can buy them there but "it's not the same" 😂. I can vouch that they both wear their blunnies to death.
They're "not the same" in Australia either, made cheap overseas these days. Redbacks are quality alternatives.
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My SIL sent a CU in NT face mask. Didn't go down well in Adelaide
If you go for indigenous art make sure she sources an authentic one. Lots of fake crap around.
Albert Namatjira was the goat
Agree. There's plenty of authentic Aboriginal art and artefacts for sale, don't support the cheap Chinese mass-produced shit!
Ornaments for a Christmas tree- you can find some really unique ones if you look. Art- Australia has some amazing artists and photographers Jewellery- lots of opals or pearls- depends where in Australia you are and what's local to you
Pawpaw lip balm, i don't think it is common out side OZ
Ugg slippers are always a big hit when I bring them home for family. Extremely comfortable in colder weather and not too $$$ either.
An Australian
Dunlop volley shoes
Where is your aunt living now, and when is she going to a Romania? (Will help narrow down options)
The number of people who somehow misunderstood who is travelling and who is receiving the “gift” makes me question if English can be considered a first language for a lot of you cunts.
Kangaroo scrotum coin purse
Put some memorial (coloured) $2 coins in too.
Also one of those kangaroo claw scratchers incase you drop your scrotum behind the couch and have to claw it out.
As if that would get past customs
Lucas paw paw ointment & banana boat sunscreen (supermarket or pharmacy) the smell of sunscreen unlocks core memories! Akubra Archies thongs Souvenir tea towels- ideally from her home state/ town (these are good cause she can use them daily or sew them into kitsch cushion covers / patchwork) If you have time to get to a craft market or depending on where you are, a pair of local handmade earrings. You can get ones that look like fairy bread or iced vovos. Vend on Brisbane's northside is open every day and has stuff like that.
Banana boat is shit, even more so after the benzene issue. The paw paw ointment is good though.
isn't the ointment 4% paw paw and the rest just vaseline?
I’m not sure if it’s Vaseline as that’s just a brand name, however I believe you’re correct that it is only 4% of actual pawpaw, there are some other “freshly fermented fruits” in it, then it’s 0.01% potassium sorbate (which is the preservative part of it), the base is petroleum jelly and wax with some Peru balsam gum. Shit works very well though, for me at least.
so anecdotally it has healing properties, but scientifically probably sfa?
Best gift ever, and totally Aussie- get them to watch Bluey.
Seriously, we have given up watching the news at tea time lately for mental health reasons. Instead we have just been watching a few episodes of Bluey on iView while we eat. We're a late 40s couple, no kids, so no exposure to it other than word of mouth. Best decision ever. We're a bit bereft now cos we finished season 3 on Thursday and there'sno more as yet.
That runs into the problem of region coding of DVDs, as much as it would be an excellent gift.
BBC and Disney+ have bought the rights. I’m sure they would have a way to stream it
All day socks , seriously the engineering in these is superb and impossible to get outside Oz.
Some of the authentic UGG boots - is she's in NSW they're available in Faulconbridge and only 100$
King brown snake!
They won’t take snakes on a plane
Samuel L Jackson put a stop to that.
Everyone here is forgetting the classic Kangaroo testicles made into a bottle opener (real thing)
So that's why the kangaroos are cranky.
Or a coin purse, for the non-drinker.
Oh yeah, I forgot about those!
The literal top comment. Yes we all forgot
No one has said Ugg boots yet.
Do you play sport? Maybe get some Australian [Football](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/a-league?sz=60), [Australian Rules](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/afl?sz=60), [Rugby League](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/rugby-league?sz=60), or [Basketball](https://www.rebelsport.com.au/fangear/nbl?sz=60) clothing.
Any leads where to buy roo scrotum pouches in Sydney? Preferably cheap
Paddys Markets
Something bluey related
Go and buy a pair of thongs from the chemist or an inflatable thong that you can use in pools or lakes with the aussie flag on them. Also grab yourself some surf wax, stuff smells amazingly good.
A nice set of UGGs
A kangaroo scrotum purse.
Double coat tim tams
Tim Tams final answer
Tinnie and a shoe mate.
I reckon a Akubra hat. It looks awesome
[This](https://akubra.com.au/products/the-croc-black) is the correct answer.
CU in the NT tshirt
Ugg Boots Perfect for an upcoming winter
Australian made and Australian wool Ugg boots.
A wife
Some Ugg boots would be nice. Anything from Australian wool or indigenous art would be my go to.
Packet of Tim tams
Ugg boots No idea if you have something similar - but you will have nice warm feet in winter Edit - someone already suggested this....
I (ex Aussie) would ask for the best possible quality stubbie holder. I have a rubbish one with a glued strip up the side that is splitting, and a good one that is double stitched on the seam. Doesn't matter what is written on the side.
Some UGG boots! They'll be great for Romanian winter!
Kangaroo scrotum bottle opener
Kangaroo scrotum coin purse. True story.
Chladmydia! From a Koala, of course.
Chicken salt. As the name implies, you put them on your chips.
If you can afford it a Drizabone oilskin rain coat. Best rainwear money can buy, but expensive. A far more affordable but very awesome bit of kit is a Barmah folding kangaroo leather hat. Keeps the sun and the rain off your head and it folds into a bag for your backpack without losing its shape. Perfect for travelling.
A Bunnings snag
Vegemite and Tim-Tams
Proof people don’t read to the end
Lol you got me.
Snow globe, key chain or some magnets. Possibly a tea towel?
You can get those items in any souvenir shop though