Our top Secret Santa gifts under $20

Buying a Secret Santa or Kris Kringle gift sounds easy but it can be a challenge to find really useful Christmas gifts for under $20. To save you time and stretch your budget, check out these great-value Christmas gift ideas.

There’s something for craft lovers, BBQ favourites, gifts for gardeners and fabulous finds that will come in handy for summer outdoor adventures. If you’re still stuck, don’t worry – a Bunnings Gift Card always makes a thoughtful surprise gift.

The smoky secret weapon

Blue Smoke 165g Kansas BBQ Rub
Big flavours are one of the best things about barbecue season. This vegan-friendly blend of garlic, smoke and secret spices lets you create authentic Southern-style BBQ. Want to cook fast or go low and slow? Either way, it’s as easy as coating meat or veg then leaving for 30 minutes to develop the flavour before you fire up the grill.

The chef’s essential

Jumbuck BBQ Thermometer
Being in charge of the BBQ means the pressure is on. Get it wrong and you risk the meat being undercooked, or tough and dry rather than succulent and delicious. This easy-read thermometer takes the guesswork out so it’s always cooked to your liking. The stainless steel probe measures in Celsius or Fahrenheit and also works in the oven.

The all-day hydrator

Marquee 1.1L White Insulated Drink Bottle
On hot days at work or school, or just out and about, sipping from a bottle of ice-cold water is absolute bliss. This stainless-steel bottle has earned glowing reviews from happy customers who are loving how cold it keeps their H2O – up to 16 hours. The double-wall vacuum insulation also keeps hot drinks hot for 8 hours, plus it’s dishwasher-safe.

The beach advantage

Marquee 1.8m Ocean Beach Umbrella
This lightweight umbrella opens up new possibilities for enjoying lazy days at the beach complete with BYO shade. The wide polyester canopy has a reassuring UPF 50+ rating for reliable UV protection. To set it up, use the manual push-up mechanism on the powder-coated aluminium frame and then use a separate umbrella base to safely secure it to the sand.

The take-anywhere chair

Marquee Folding Beach Chair
Some of the best Secret Santa gifts you can buy are stylish and practical, like this retro-inspired chair. Compact when folded with a lightweight powder-coated steel frame, it’s a breeze to put up and pack away on picnics and camping trips. The polyester seat and back are comfortable to relax on and it’s durable too, with a 100kg weight capacity.

Add some heat to your garden

Mr Fothergill's Boutique Gardens Chilli Grow Kit
This sunny orange metal pot adds a splash of colour to any kitchen windowsill and has all you need for a fiesta of home-grown jalapeños. With the seeds and soil pellets included in the kit, anyone can grow these medium-hot green chillies for salsa, tacos and pizza toppings. For red chillies, just leave them to ripen longer on the plant.

The floral favourite

Northcote Pottery 16cm Springtime Pink Pot
Need a gift for a green thumb, or a décor fan who’s partial to pastels? Go for this elegant glazed ceramic pot. There are a few different colours and designs but it’s hard to go past this botanic charmer in vintage pink. To complete the picture-perfect look, they can pop in an attention-grabbing indoor plant in a 140mm grower pot.

The crafternoon helper

Practa 500g Small Air Dry Kit
Naturally non-toxic, air-drying clay is easy enough for anyone from preschoolers to pensioners to use. Unlike polymer clay, which is oven-baked, there’s no firing needed – just shape then leave to dry before decorating. This kit includes a 500g pack of white clay plus sculpting and painting gear and a book of fun ideas, from jewellery dishes to D.I.Y. tree ornaments.

Need some more great gift ideas?

Take a look at our Christmas Gift Guide for even more gifting inspiration. Or buy them a Bunnings Gift Card and give the gift of choice.