As Christmas shopping ramps up and trolleys begin to overflow, there’s a growing shift happening across Australia. More of us are moving away from gifts that end up in landfill and towards presents that feel meaningful, memorable and genuinely wanted.
This year, iFLY Downunder in Penrith is encouraging Sydneysiders to ditch the clutter and discover the power of experience-based gifting, the kind that becomes a story shared long after Christmas Day.
Recent polling shows Australians spend billions every December, yet more than $1 billion worth of gifts go unused or unwanted each year. One in four people even expect to receive something they’ll never wear or use. With sustainability and sentiment taking centre stage, Australians are rethinking what really matters.
“People are realising that experiences outlast anything you can unwrap,” says Holly Jaadla, Entertainment Marketing Manager at iFLY. “We’re seeing Australians gravitate towards gifts that spark joy and connection.”
At iFLY, families, friends, couples and even work teams are discovering a kind of thrill that feels more like bonding than buying. Indoor skydiving offers the laughter you can’t stage, the excitement you can’t fake and the shared moment you can’t replace. It’s an experience that becomes a memory rather than another thing gathering dust.
Indoor skydiving is safe, inclusive and suitable for almost anyone aged three and up. Using a vertical wind tunnel, iFLY recreates the sensation of freefall — allowing you to float weightlessly in a completely controlled environment. No plane. No parachute. Just the unforgettable feeling of defying gravity.
“Seeing someone conquer gravity for the first time is unforgettable,” Holly adds. “That’s what makes it such a special gift. It’s joy that lasts far beyond Christmas Day.”
To make gifting even easier, iFLY Downunder is offering double the flight time this Christmas with the iFLY Value package, available when you buy two or more. Vouchers can be purchased online in seconds or picked up in person at iFLY Downunder in Penrith.
So if you’re looking to give something meaningful this year, skip the clutter and give the kind of gift that lifts people up, literally.
Find out more at ifly.com.au/christmas.
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