Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids in NZ
Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids in NZ
Fishing, camping and adventure gifts - what I'd actually buy the outdoor-mad kid in your life this Christmas.
Gifts for the little adventurer
Kids are probably the easiest to shop for. If you've got children, nieces or nephews who are crazy about the outdoors, I reckon they'll be very happy on Christmas morning. The best gifts are the ones that get them outside and involved - their own rod, their own light, their own bottle.
Below are the gifts I'd actually buy, all kid-sized and built to survive a summer of adventures.
How to choose an outdoor gift for a kid
Kids love having their own version of the gear the grown-ups use. Keep it simple and match the gift to what they're into - and go for the stuff that's tough enough to survive them.
| If they... | A gift that lands |
|---|---|
| Want to fish like mum or dad | Their own kids' rod-and-reel combo |
| Love camping | Their own head torch |
| Are always on the go | A tough kids' drink bottle |
| You're keeping it small | A cap, or a camp accessory |
The best kids' gifts get them outside and involved. Giving them their own kit is half the magic.
Their very first rod
A first fish is a memory they'll keep, and it's something you can do together. My pick is the Jarvis Walker LED Minnow kids combo.
I'd choose it because it's easy to use and built for small hands - and it lights up, which kids absolutely love. Browse all rod & reel combos for more starter options.
The gift of a first fish beats anything plastic. It gets them outside, and it's a memory they keep for life.
Their own light at camp
Kids love having their own light at camp - it makes them feel part of the adventure. My pick is the Ledlenser Kidled4R kids' head torch.
I'd choose it because it's bright, rechargeable, tough and simple enough for little hands to work themselves. Browse camp lighting for more options.
A bottle that goes everywhere
My pick for everyday is the YETI Rambler Jr 12 oz kids bottle. It's small, tough and it goes on every outing - school, the beach, the campsite. It's the kind of simple, useful gift that gets used every single day. Browse drinkware for more.
Kids' gift ideas by budget
You don't need to spend big to make a kid's Christmas. Here's a quick way to shop by budget.
| Budget | A gift that lands |
|---|---|
| Under $25 | A kids' cap, or a camp accessory |
| Under $50 | A kids' head torch, or a kids' drink bottle |
| Under $75 | A kids' rod-and-reel combo |
| Spend a bit more | A kids' combo plus their own bottle and torch |
Want more small-and-smart ideas? See our Best Outdoor Gifts on a Budget guide for picks under $25, $50 and $100, and our stocking stuffers roundup. Or just browse the full range.
Christmas delivery cut-offs
To have your gifts arrive in time, place your order by 12pm on these dates (standard shipping):
| Region | Order by |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 12pm, Wednesday 23 December |
| North Island | 12pm, Tuesday 22 December |
| South Island | 12pm, Monday 21 December |
Allow an extra 2 working days for rural delivery. These are indicative cut-offs and may change - we'll confirm the final dates with our shipping partners closer to Christmas.