22 of the Merry Best Advent Calendars for 2024

The first thing my son asks for in the lead-up to Christmas is "When are you going to put up the advent calendar?!" Advent calendars are one of those homely Christmas traditions that make the magical season even more special, and not just for the kiddies!

Both adults' and kids' advent calendars are hugely popular at Christmastime, so without further ado, here are the merry best advent calendars in Australia for 2024.

The Best Advent Calendars in Australia for 2024

Kids' Advent Calendars

1. With Christmas right around the corner, the Kadink 24-Day Craft Advent Calendar is the perfect way to make the countdown to Christmas extra special this year. This festive advent calendar is packed with fun, colourful DIY projects that are designed to spark creativity and embrace the holiday spirit. Kids can look forward to building their very own Christmas tree, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, Santa, and more! Each day reveals a new craft with a range of materials including paper, felt, airclay, plastic and plywood.

 

2. Bluey's Awesome Advent Book Bundle - Bluey fans can read about their favourite Blue Heeler family in a marathon 24 days with the 2024 Bluey Advent Calendar. 24 special Bluey mini books will keep the kids entertained over the festive period.

3. Little Advent Boxes - From Harry Potter calendars to animal-themed calendars, ballerinas, Elf on the Shelf and Pokemon, Little Advent Boxes have one of the widest selections of calendars this year. They also stock adults' calendars so you can shop for everyone in one transaction! 

 

4. Advent Wonderland - As their name suggests, Advent Wonderland is a wonderland of exciting calendars for 2024, 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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5. Smiggle is making Christmas extra colourful this year with its selection of kids' advent calendars.

6. 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. 

 

7. Pokémon Advent Calendar - Pokémon fans need not look further for the ultimate Pokémon storytime. The Pokémon TCG: 2024 Holiday Advent Calendar features 24 thrilling Pokémon stories to celebrate the month of December. Available now from The Gamesmen. 
 

 

8. Gabby's Dollhouse fans can celebrate the most cat-tabulous time of the year with a new storybook every day!

 

9. 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. 

10. We think we've found one of the best advent calendars for 2024! 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

11. With each door of the Kinder Christmas Advent Calendar kids are treated to more than chocolate - it’s a whole Christmas experience every day! Their new Advent Calendar is a holiday essential for young and old alike. Packed with 24 days of festive chocolate treats and featuring an interactive twist, Kinder’s calendar delights include personalised video messages from Santa himself, accessible through a simple QR code.

12. Fluffy Crunch - Swap chocolates for fairy floss this year and enjoy 25 different flavours of fairy floss - now that's a lot of sugar!

13. Haigh's Chocolates - Haigh's Chocolates calendars are back by popular demand! Their Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendars will set you back a whopping $1,290, so for something a lot cheaper, their Calendar Holders and Chocolate Filling Packs are the go. 

14. 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. 

15. Bluey Chocolate Calendar - Which child wouldn't adore a Bluey Chocolate Calendar for Christmas?! Keep their obsession with Bluey going with the Bluey Calendar which's only $4.50 from Woolworths and includes nut-free milk chocolates.  

Beauty Advent Calendars

16. L'Occitane Advent Calendars - For complete indulgence this Christmas, let L'Occitane pamper you with the luxury ingredients the brand is known for. Their Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendar is available from September 2024 and includes 27 luxury items to make your skin glow in 2024. 

17. The Body Shop Mega Calendar - Get transported to a beauty wonderland with the Body Shop's Mega Calendar which'll surprise you with a new beauty treatment for the 25 days leading up to Christmas. 

18. Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Treasure Chest of Love - She's done it again! Charlotte Tilbury's beauty advent calendar for 2024 is the ultra-glamorous Beauty Treasure Chest of Love and it's filled with 12 drawers of beauty and skincare secrets.

19. Glasshouse Calendar - 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

20. Gin Loot - Along with a delicious monthly gin subscription, Gin Loot has a Gin Calendar to help turn happy hour into a happy month this Christmas! Gin, whisky and other spirits packs are also available this year - bottoms up!

21. 25 Days of Beer 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. 

22. Gintonica - Another top pick for gin lovers this year is the Gintonica Calendar which includes 24 specially selected Australian craft gins from across the country to get you in the Christmas cheer. Gintonica also stocks a selection of other boozy Christmas gift packs. 

23. 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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