Are you on the search for interesting, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind presents for Christmas?
1. The Big Design Market - SYDNEY
Where: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park.
When: 7 to 9 December 2018.
What: Over 200 designers and makers selling handcrafted and locally-produced products.
Don't miss: The food court featuring Messina gelato and Mary's burgers, designer showbags and free kids activities.
How much? $2 entry.
2. Finders Keepers Markets - SYDNEY
Where: The Cutaway, Barangaroo.
When: 30 November to 2 December.
What: Over 200 local designers, makers and artists selling handcrafted and design-led products.
Don't miss: Misty's salted caramel and Studio Wanderlust.
How much? $2 entry (children free).
3. Christmas Fare - SYDNEY
Where: Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney.
When: Thursday 13 December 2018 from 4pm.
What: Over 40 local food producers and makers.
Don't miss: The Maker's Lane curated by the Australian Design centre and samples of historical Christmas recipes by Jacqui Newling.
How much? Gold coin entry.
4. Blak Markets - SYDNEY
Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney.
When: 27-29 November.
What: 30 local Aboriginal makers and food producers selling art, crafts and bushfoods.
Don't miss: One-of-a-kind gifts with 100 per cent profit going to Aboriginal communities.
How much? Free.
5. Etsy Made Local Markets - SYDNEY
Where: Centennial Park.
When: Saturday 24 November 2018.
What: Local designers and makers selling handmade products.
Don't miss: Studio Evo silver jewellery and scarves by Shiztastic.
6. The Big Design Market - MELBOURNE
Where: Royal Exhibition Building.
When: 30 November to 2 December 2018.
What: 230 stallholders selling homewares, ceramics, jewellery and kids products.
Don't miss: Erin Lightfoot ceramics, early bird designer show bags and Messina ice cream.
How much? $2 (kids free).
7. German Christkindlmarkt - MELBOURNE
Where: 96 Barkly St, Fitzroy North.
When: 30 November 2018.
What: Traditional German handcrafted products, decorations and food.
Don't miss: Stollen and lebkuchen.
How much? Free.
8. BrisStyle Brisbane Twilight Market - BRISBANE
Where: King George Square.
When: 1 December 2018.
What: Local artisans selling handcrafted products.
Don't miss: Free craft workshop.
How much? Free.
9. French Market - ADELAIDE
Where: Unley Soldiers' Memorial Gardens.
When: 23 to 24 November.
What: Stallholders selling French cheese, wine and fashion.
Don't miss: The Etsy Made market on Saturday.
How much: Free.
10. Bazaar WA’s Best Christmas Market - PERTH
Where: Front garden of Fremantle Arts Centre.
When: 30 November to 2 December 2018.
What: Bazaar is one of the oldest markets for locally made goods in Perth.
Don't miss: Ceramics by Jae Criddle.
How much: $2.
11. Niche Christmas market - LAUNCESTON
Where: Albert Hall.
When: 7 December from 2pm.
What: A European-style artisan market.
Don't miss: Local makers and artists.
How much? Free.
This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.
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