Top 10 Experience Gifts for Men in 2025

Are you stuck searching for the perfect gifts for him in Sydney? Look no further! Hunt through our diverse range of experience gifts for men and impress him with how well you know him. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just because, our fun, creative and relaxing experiences in Sydney will make your gift-giving effortless. From the modern sir who likes a cheeky cocktail to the crafty man who likes working with tools, there's something for everyone. Dad's, brother's, husband's, uncle's---we cater to all! You'll be the master of gift-giving in no time. 

Here are our top 10 experience gifts for men in 2025.

1. Australian native cocktails for conoisseur's

For the cocktail conoisseur in your life, this cocktail making class is a dream come true. Over two hours, he’ll learn how to craft delicious cocktails using native Australian ingredients sourced locally. Not only will he gain new skills, but he’ll also have the chance to taste some of the finest cocktails Sydney has to offer. It’s a gift that blends fun and flavour, perfect for any occasion.

2. Unleash his creativity with a pottery class

For many men, a pottery class may not be their first thought when it comes to a good time but atistic or not, pottery is a great hobby for anyone who loves exploring their creativity in a relaxed and supportive setting. This is an experience gift for men who like to make things with their hands. This wheel throwing class in Burwood is a super fun and casual gift choice that will see the man in your life trying something new and walking away with a handmade ceramic piece he can be proud of. It's almost like two presents in one when you think about it!

3. Romantic ring making for him

It just takes one afternoon to create a handmade ring with this fun ring making workshop. If you have a man in your life who loves metalsmithing and can appreciate beautiful craftmanship, this class has to be added to your list of experience gift ideas. Perfect for milestone occasions or couples with upcoming nuptials, a ring making class is a romantic gift choice for him. He’ll love creating his work of art as much as he’ll love wearing it.

4. Elevate His Photography Skills with Smartphone Photography

One of our most popular classes, this three-hour smartphone photography workshop is perfect for anyone with a smartphone. He’ll explore Sydney’s stunning landscapes while learning essential photography skills such as composition, shutter speed and style development. It’s a gift that turns everyday moments into extraordinary memories. Plus it sets him up with the skills to keep capturing perfect moments long into the future. 

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5. Barista course for coffee lovers

Know a coffee lover who would enjoy learning how to make a tastier cup at home? Barista courses are some of the best experience gifts for men who appreciate comforting and iconic elixirs. This barista workshop in Marrickville will teach him all the coffee making basics he needs to not only continue making quality coffee at home but also learn about the nuances of flavour and technique. He may become a bit of a coffee snob after but it's a gift he'll appreciate for years to come and one you can reap the benefits of when you get him to make you barista quality coffee!

6. Custom tee's for him with screen printing

Is your giftee in the know when it comes to cool designs and graphic tee's? Then this screen printing workshop in Marrickville is one of the best gifts for him! He won't just enjoy a fascinating experience and pick up some cool new skills, he'll also walk away with a customised graphic tee designed and made by him! This is a three-hour class with plenty of guidance and instruction from one of our screen printing teachers in Sydney. He doesn’t need any prior experience, just a willingness to show up with a unique design in mind.

7. Get him in the kitchen making pizza

If you're looking for an experience gift for the foodie in your life that will also benefit you then this pizza making class is a surefire way to show him a good time and bank yourself some tasty homemade pizza in the process. This isn't just a pizza making class that will teach him all the tips and tricks to making perfect pizza every time, it's also a bottomless drinks experience! We can't guarantee the pizza will remain up to scratch as the drinks flow but we can guarantee he'll have a super fun time. This one is a good experience gift for two if you wanted to join him on this cooking journey. 

8. Ferments and pickles for self sustaining kings

Does the man in your life dream of owning his own tiny home on a small hobby farm and all the tools and know-how to be self-sustaining? Get him one step closer to his dream with a fermentation and pickling class. This is one of our more unique experience gifts but it's perfect for those unique souls who dream of a simpler life. He'll learn about the history of pickling and fermenting before learning about the process and getting practical tips, tricks and guidance on sterilizing jars. Finally there's live demo's and tastings. After the class wraps up, he'll have two wild ferments to take home, yum! This gift is vegan and eco-friendly, perfect for the sustainable king in your life.

9. Get him to draw you like one of those French girls

In this modern world, we're all beginning to lose touch with the simple things such as paper, pencils and uninterrupted focus time to just be creative. You may not know it but we crave these things. That's why a drawing class is such a refreshing experience gift for him. Whether he's always been skilled with some charcoal and canvas or hasn't even considered the joys of sketching, a drawing class is the gift of time and focus. A moment of peace and tranquility. Who knows? He may find his new passion or hobby and he'll have you to thank!

10. Fire and metal experiences for men

Some men just want to play with fire and metal and pretend to be a blacksmith from days of old. It's something innate and primal that appeals to the men with viking spirits. That's where this knife making workshop by Nordic Edge comes in as one of the best experience gifts for men. Think hot red metal, hammering on the anvil and at the end of it all a custom, good-quality knife to use proudly in the kitchen. It's a big day but the skills he'll learn (not to mention the fun he'll have) make it all worth it.

Finding the perfect experience gift for him in Sydney is easy with our collection of workshops suited for boyfriends, husbands, fathers, sons or any important man in your life. Make his day with an unforgettable experience and celebrate any occasion in style.