Unique 40th Birthday Gift Ideas

“Life begins at forty!”  - that’s what many say, and we say that it’s true! Having been through 3 decades of ups and downs in life, at 40, most likely, one has already reached a different level of maturity. Thus, making it feel like a new chapter, a new beginning in life. Because of this, it gives us all the good reasons why we should celebrate it with a bang!

Although, for sure it is a time when the birthday celebrant is not up for a grand party or a feast. It’s good to still celebrate their day but in a unique way like giving them a cool gift that they can enjoy on that specific day or even after and something like an experience that they will forever remember. That is where We Wander plays a key role in your gift-giving.

What do you get someone who is turning 40?

To be frank about it, nowadays forty-year-olds are big kids at heart, so why not bring out the youth in them and get them something exciting from We Wander! With our Experience Gift Boxes, you are giving both a tangible present, as well as an experience gift.

It is literally a beautifully packaged gift box, so no need to get busy wrapping, but it gives you an out of the box experience.

All boxes include four different categories of experiences: Wellness, Escape, Adventure and Lifestyle. They will surely enjoy any of these no matter their interests or preferences, and they can share it with their loved ones too. We Wander is indeed a gift that can be for anyone. And the best thing ever is, they can redeem the experience even until they are 43!

What are Some Great 40^th Birthday Gifts for Him?

What is a good gift for a 40-year-old man? As a special guy in your life is turning 40, may it be your brother, cousin, uncle, or friend, no need to go on overthinking and just go straight to the point. Surely, they are not going to overanalyze your gift especially when it’s as cool as an experience gift box from We Wander! You can choose from these fly 40^th birthday gift ideas for men:

• Let him escape from a 40-year-old's busy reality even just for a little while and explore his inner universe with this Float Session at Innerverse. This experience is available in our Bucket List Box.
• As said, life begins at forty! So have him ready for the dive of his life! Here is one of our top mens 40^th birthday gift ideas, the Great Ocean Road Skydive, available in our Ultimate Gift Box.
• While for the Thalassophiles (sea lovers) or even those who are not, Snorkel with Sea Dragons for Two, would be the best for them. This is available in our Moments for Two Gift Box. A nice experience to enjoy as a couple if you are looking for 40th birthday gift ideas for your husband.

What are Some Lovely 40^th Birthday Gifts for Her?

What is a good gift for a 40-year-old woman? Is it your sister, cousin or gal pal who is turning 40?  Well, it is high time to go out and celebrate another milestone birthday with these fabulous 40th birthday gifts for women. Let us dive in some of our top picks for her: 

• Floatation Therapy has many wonderful benefits for the mind, body & soul which is really good for her. So, gift her The Ultimate Spa Package: Float Session, Massage & Facial, available in our Wanderlust Gift Box. Plus, it also comes with a massage and facial.
• You can also have her share a special time with you or if you cannot come, she can also share it with anyone else. You can give her The High Tea Mistress High Tea at Home experience, available in our Table for Two Gift Box.

What Should I Get my Wife for Her 40th birthday?

At 40, your wife is at the prime of her life – be it at home or in her career. Actually, it could be the same thing for the husbands too. Gift your lovely dovey something to celebrate their day a little bit extra.

• Start your wife’s (or husband’s) day with the Melbourne Sunrise Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast and be extra romantic. This experience is included in our Unique Gift Box.
• It’s also sweet to be together on a Private Sunset Helicopter Flight, Champagne & Video for Two, available in our Unique Gift Box.
• If your partner loves wine, gift them the Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience for Two. This is available in our Wanderlust Gift Box.
• How about spending the entire day together with this One Night Stay for Two at the View Hotel Sydney, available in our Moments for Two Gift Box.

Finest Gift Ideas for a 40^th

The big four zero is definitely a birthday to be celebrated the right way! Giving them an experience gift from We Wander could just be the best way for them to kickstart their best decade yet. With our 40^th birthday present ideas, you are also showing your loved one how much you care, through an original and remarkable kind of gift.

Give a thoughtful gift with a personalized message. It will make the difference!

You can choose between sending a tangible gift box or an e-box which will be sent via email. Yet the best thing with a physical box is it’s in an eco-friendly packaging – 100% made in OZ. But either way, you can make it extra beautiful by personalising it. At check out, you will have the choice to include a personalized message in our beautiful cards or you can record a video message for them in our BananaLab App. Isn’t that awesome?

Looking for quick or last-minute birthday gift delivery? Check out our options for birthday gift delivery Australia wide.

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