Gift ideas for him

Make your gifts for him 2022 the best yet! Men can be notoriously hard to buy for especially if they never give you any hints of what they want. That’s why we’ve pulled together a range of experiences across categories like flying, driving, tours, getaways and more to take away the stress in finding those amazing presents. Whether you’re after gifts for your boyfriend, husband, brother, dad or friend, you’ll find exactly what you need with a RedBalloon experience. No matter what the celebration or occasion, it can be hard coming up with exciting or special gifts for men, but with an enriching experience they’ll always remember and thank you for their present.

Best gift ideas for him

If you don’t have any idea where to start, at RedBalloon we believe the best gifts for men are experiences. Why gift something typical like a sweater or shirt when you can gift outside the box and surprise them with an experience they’ve always dreamed of doing or have never done before. With our range of gifts across different categories, we’ve helped narrow it down to some of our customers’ favourite gifts they’ve given to all the important guys in their life.

• Introductory trial helicopter flight: send him sky high in this bucket list experience over Auckland. He’ll learn to fly a helicopter and get to take control with the help of a qualified instructor. This is one of the best gifts for him Auckland based that will not only teach him a cool new skill but showcase spectacular views over the city.
• Stunt car driving school: you’ll bring out his inner speed demon as he enjoys a fast and furious driving experience. This stunt driving will teach him to swing into a car space and do a 180 at speed whilst nailing the technique. This is one of those gift ideas for him that will leave him feeling like the ultimate rev head and have him bragging about it to all his friends.
• Waiheke Island winery tour and lunch for 2: treat him and yourself to a delicious gourmet experience for the 2 of you. You’ll visit 3 wineries and sample some of the country’s finest wines which is one of the best gifts for boyfriends, NZ-based.
• Jet boat ride: if the guy you’re gifting for loves action-packed fun then jet boating is right up his alley. He’ll experience 360 degree spins at incredible speeds whilst also enjoying the beautiful wilderness along the way.
• Skydive: the sky’s the limit when it comes to your presents for him! This once in a lifetime experience is perfect if you’re looking for a gift he will always remember combining this extreme activity with the breathtaking backdrops around the country.

What are some unique birthday gifts for him?

If you’re after quirky or unique gifts for him that will surprise and delight him on his birthday, we have put together our top fun experiences. These are all experiences that are outside the box and different, unusual gifts for him than the standard clothing presents.

• Seafood cooking class: treat his taste buds to this delicious foodie experience that also doubles up as learning a new skill that he can put to use in no time. He’ll leave the day feeling inspired to cook up a storm in the kitchen for you!
• Shark snorkelling in a cage: This is definitely one of our top unique gifts that he hasn’t done before but imagine how he will feel once he can say he’s accomplished swimming with sharks.
• Altitude golf and helicopter flight over Queenstown: there is nothing typical about this gift. Nestled at 4,500 feet in the Southern Alps, this par 3 unique golf experience overlooking Queenstown has 3 tea boxes for the altitude golfer to attempt their hole in one. This experience combines golf with a scenic helicopter flight making it the gift of every mans dreams!
• 360 degree laser tag: this is the perfect unique gift for men who would love the idea of an experience that combines laser tag with cutting edge technology in an interactive environment.

Personalised gifts for him

Are you looking for ways to make your gifts for him more personalised? When you choose a RedBalloon experience or gift voucher, add a personal touch by including a message. This is the best way to show the recipient how special they are to you and that’ve you’ve gone that one step further to customise your experience gift. You can easily add the message at checkout when purchasing the experience.

With the range of gifts available at RedBalloon, you’ll find just what you need to spoil any special guy in your life. No matter what the occasion – a birthday, anniversary, Father’s Day, Christmas or anything else, nothing will make him happier than an experience! You’ll find we also offer a selected range of experiences for every type of guy – boyfriends, husbands, Dads, boys etc. Check these out of if you’re after more inspiration on what gift to get this year.