Every year, as Christmas approaches, the very first thing my son asks is, “When are we putting up the Advent calendar?” There’s just something magical about that daily countdown;  a little moment of excitement that brings joy to kids and adults alike.

Advent calendars have become one of Australia’s favourite festive traditions, offering everything from classic chocolate treats to beauty minis, toys, gourmet goodies and beyond.

With more brands than ever releasing limited-edition calendars for 2025, it’s officially Advent season, so we’ve rounded up the very best Advent calendars in Australia for 2025. Whether you’re hunting for a kids’ advent calendar, a luxe adults-only version, or something fun for the whole family, these are the must-have picks to make your countdown to Christmas extra special this year.

The Best Advent Calendars in Australia for 2025

Kids' Advent Calendars

1. Funko Stitch Advent Calendar

Funko’s Bitty Pop! Countdown Calendar: Stitch makes the countdown to Christmas extra adorable. Behind each of the 24 doors is a tiny surprise, including mini Bitty Pop! vinyl figures, stackable display pieces, keychains and pin cases — a daily dose of joy for Disney fans and collectors alike.

Perfect as a gift or a festive treat for yourself, this Stitch-themed calendar is packed with charm!

2. Little Advent Boxes

From Harry Potter calendars to animal-themed calendars, ballerinas, Elf on the Shelf, and Pokémon, Little Advent Box has one of the widest selections of calendars this year. They also stock adult calendars, so you can shop for everyone in one transaction! 

3. Advent Wonderland

As their name suggests, Advent Wonderland is a wonderland of exciting calendars for 2025, especially if you're looking for non-chocolate Advent calendars. All of their calendars feature exquisite imagery by some amazing artists, from the Three Wise Men to Santa's reindeer, nativity scenes and even a pop-up dinosaur calendar. You'll feel immersed in the traditions of Christmas with Advent Wonderland.

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4. Smiggle

Smiggle is making Christmas extra colourful this year with its selection of kids' advent calendars!

5. Hot Wheels

Which kid wouldn't love to unwrap a brand-new Hot Wheels car and accessories for 24 days straight?! Here's the chance to spoil your little rev-head rotten with the Hot Wheels Calendar from Kmart. 

6. National Geographic Gemstone Calendar

If you've got gem lovers in the house, spoil them with a new gemstone every day in the lead-up to Christmas with the mega Gemstone Calendar from National Geographic. 

7. Pokèmon

Celebrate the festive season with the Pokémon Advent Calendar. Inside you’ll find 16 special-edition battle figures and eight fun accessories, giving you a holiday-themed Pokémon surprise every day for 24 days. 

8. LEGO City Adventure Calendar

We think we've found one of the best Advent calendars for 2025! Let the kids go on a mega 24-day adventure with the LEGO City Adventure Calendar that includes a whopping 24 LEGO gifts!

Chocolate Advent Calendars

9. Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar

Kinder Bueno has released its first-ever Advent Calendar, available exclusively at BIG W. It’s a delicious new way for families to count down to Christmas, filled with the creamy hazelnut, smooth chocolate, and crispy wafer flavours Kinder Bueno fans love.

10. Fluffy Crunch

Swap chocolates for fairy floss this year with a Fluffy Crunch calendar and enjoy 25 different flavours of fairy floss, now that's a lot of sugar!

11. Haigh's Chocolates

Haigh's Chocolates calendars are back by popular demand! Their Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendars will set you back a small fortune, so for something a lot cheaper, their Calendar Holders and Chocolate Filling Packs are the go. 

12. Cadbury Christmas Calendar

It just wouldn't be Christmas without a Cadbury Christmas Calendar! This year, they're available to order online or from your nearest Big W. 

Beauty Advent Calendars

13. MCoBeauty Mini Icons

The MCoBeauty Mini Icons Collectable Beauty Surprises set includes 12 mini makeup favourites, making it a perfect gift for beauty lovers or a fun treat for yourself! Inside, you’ll find a mix of bestselling and new products to try, all in adorable travel-friendly sizes that are ideal for your handbag, makeup pouch or weekend getaway bag.

14. The Body Shop Ultimate Beauty Calendar

Get transported to a beauty wonderland with the Body Shop's Ultimate Beauty Calendar, which'll surprise you with a new beauty treatment for the 25 days leading up to Christmas. 

15. Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Treasure Chest

She's done it again! Charlotte Tilbury's beauty advent calendar for 2025 is the ultra-glamorous Beauty Treasure Chest, filled with 12 drawers of beauty and skincare secrets, including five full-size products and seven magic mins! 

16. Glasshouse Fragrances

If pampering to you means relaxing with an exquisite candle burning by your side, then let Glasshouse spoil you or a friend with 24 mini versions of their most indulgent products.

Alcohol Advent Calendars

17. White Possum Distillery

 
Melbourne’s award-winning White Possum distillery is bringing extra cheer to Christmas again in 2025 with its much-loved spirited advent calendars. This year’s editions – one for gin lovers and one for whisky fans – include 25 hand-selected Australian mini bottles, each paired with tasting notes and stories from the distilleries behind them. Packaged in stunning collectible artwork by Parul Sen, these calendars are as gorgeous to display as they are fun to sip.

18. Brewquets 25 Days of Beer Advent Calendar

If your drink of choice is beer (guilty!), then enjoy a cold one for 24 days (plus one extra for Christmas day) this festive season with the 25 Days of Beer Calendar.

19. Liquor Loot

Liquor Loot has a variety of Advent Calendars to help turn happy hour into a happy month this Christmas! Gin, whisky and other spirits packs are also available this year—bottoms up!

20. Good Pair Days 12 Wines of Christmas

And finally, for those keen to raise a glass of a delicious white or red in the lead-up to Christmas, the Good Pair Days 12 Wines of Christmas pack will get you there. 

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