Finding a gift for teenage boys that ‘Doesn’t Suck’ can be hard.
The reason for that which I only found out after several years of experience is that they’re torn between being a kid and an adult.
This is fair enough, the teenage years are the transitioning years and it’s all about trying things out. The kid inside is curious and also fickle about what they really really want.
So, we have all sorts of things in here that will hit several spots of your picky teen. There are gifts from under $30 – all the way up. So every budget can be catered for!
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Go Play! Axe Throw
Everyone can now be part of the axe throwing craze in the safest way possible. Test your accurancy and aim for the bullseye! The game set includes:
- 1 Axe Throw Target
- 6 Safety Axes
- 2 Ground Stakes
- 1 Set of Game rules
- 1 Axe Throw Target
- 6 Safety Axes
- 2 Ground Stakes
- 1 Set of Game rules
A New (Refurbished) Phone
Once kids become teenagers most of us cave and get them a phone. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a new phone that WILL get dropped, broken or lost – a refurbished phone is the way to go!
There are different ‘categories’ of Refurbished Phone – from ‘Open Box’ (ie like new), to ‘Like New’, ‘A-Grade’, ‘B-Grade’ and ‘C-Grade’.
Look at the following refurbished phone sellers for pricing:
 | Boost Mobile has refurbished iPhones from $249 | See Phones |
 | All refurbished phones from Ozmobiles come with a 12-month warranty and free returns for the first 30 days. They also offer free shipping and guaranteed battery life. | See Phones |
 | Kogan Mobile has refurbished iPhones starting at $259. | See Phones |
 | Dick Smith has a good range of refurbished iPhones that start at just $299 | See Phones |
 | Supplier of premium refurbished phones. Get the latest iPhones. | See Phones |
 | Phonebot has new, ex-demo, refurbished and gently used corporate mobile phones, tablets and computers. | See Phones |
 | Offers refurbished phones with a sim plan on Optus. They have sold over 1,000,000 devices since 2012. All phones come with a 12-month warranty and 30 day money-back guarantee. | See Phones |
 | High-quality refurbished mobile phones with up to 24 months of warranty. | See Phones |
 | Value-for-money refurbished devices. Get 5% off when you sign up for their newsletter. | See Phones |
 | Amazon has cheap refurbished mobile phones starting from $209. | See Phones |
Space Projector Night Light
- Price: $49.99
- Stockist: Amazon Australia
Room Decor is huge this year for both boys and girls. And projector lights are a great way of giving your child’s room a huge makeover – with no paint involved!
Beach Towel
- Price: $28.98
- Stockist: Amazon
I always love including a good beach towel in the Christmas Gifts – both practical and functional. The designs here are teen boy approved!
Oculus Quest 2 – Advanced All in One Virtual Reality Headset
- Price: $549.99
- Stockist: Kogan Australia
Okay yes, pricey – but If your son is into gaming – he will lose his mind on Christmas morning with an Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headset. They are THE gaming gift for teenage boys.
Available in both 128gb and 256gb, these are the best immersive entertainment on the market!
Beginner-friendly Drone
- Budget: $500
- Stockist: Kogan
Okay not the cheapest of Christmas Gifts, but Drones are fascinating when you don’t have one, but it feels really cool once you have one and super fun when you learn how to use them.
There are of course loads more affordable options, but you can buy a great one for $500.
An Electric Guitar and Amp
My 14-year-old son just loves his guitar – as we speak he is trying to play Everlong by the Foo Fighters…. Practice makes perfect huh? But seriously – music is a gift!
- Price: $169.96
- Stockist: Kogan
Nike French Terry Shorts
- Price: $105.73
- Stockist: Kogan
Most high school boys turn into brand whores – and that becomes expensive. For my boys, I buy them a few name-brand shorts and save money on the t-shirts. They love Nike – you can’t go wrong.
NERF Kids Trick Shot Golf Set
- Price: $209
- Stockist: Amazon
Great for both indoor and outdoor play, this set comes with a putter, putting ramp, challenge cups and two NERF golf balls. Great fun and NERF is an amazing brand!
Wireless Charging Station
- Price: $136.19
- Stockist: Amazon
These are so handy, rather than having to plug in your phone or watch to charge it, you just rest it on top and like magic – your phone will charge! Tech gifts are perfect for Teenage Boys!
G-Shock Men’s Watch
- Prices start from $300
- Stockist: OZSALE
A watch is a timeless gift – and the G-Shock Watches are cool, and hardy (both my boys have one!).
Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- Price: $70.37
- Stockist: OZSALE
These Wireless Bluetooth Speakers are WATERPROOF – so they can take them in the water and they are pretty much indestructible – so great for teenage boys to play their sick beats.
A Gaming Bean Bag
- Price: $155.00
- Stockist: Amazon Australia
I love these! Good for decorating your boy’s bedroom – and nifty for using for Gaming as well! Comes in four colours, purple (pictured), blue, green and red.
Alternatives are gaming chairs!
An XBox Game Pass
- Price starts at $15.95
- Stockist: Amazon Australia
Let your son choose his own games with an Xbox Game Pass. You can get a one month or three-month subscription card and the price starts from a tiny $15.95.
Christmas Gift Cards
Sometimes teenage boys just want to choose their own gifts. Gift cards are a fantastic gift idea – and there are so many to choose from depending on what they love! Best of all – you only spend according to your budget!
Plus if you are running out of time for delivery – grab an e-gift card – and download it instantly and pop it into a card!
Here are some ideas:
| Amazon Gift Cards | Apple Gift Card | The Iconic E-Gift Cards |
| Design Your Own Gift Card | Yellow Octopus Digital Gift Card |
Thrasher T-Shirt
- Price: $69.99
- Stockist: City Beach Australia
A retro skate brand, apparently Thrasher Clothing is all the rage with the teenage boys. This Thrasher T-Shirt comes in 7 different colours.
A Pair of Vans
- Price starts $108.00
- Stockist: Amazon
Vans never go out of style, and they are still damn adorable. Timeless vintage fashion!
An Electric Drum Kit
The beauty of an electric drum kit is that you can buy headphones so they are nearly silent! Plus they can fold up and fit in a bedroom quite easily.
Prices start from $600 and go all the way up – it depends on how serious they are about drumming!
Stockists: Amazon
Forza Horizon 4 Xbox Game
- Price: $103
- Stockist: Kogan Australia
Race all the cars of your dreams and collect all 450 cars whilst racing in the beautiful scenes of historic Britain. Play with your friends, or just by yourself!
Apple AirPods with Charging Case
- Price: $229
- Stockist: Kogan Australia
One of the most popular Christmas Gifts is a set of Apple Air Pods and why am I not surprised? Teens = earphones lol
A Bluetooth Beanie
- Price: $36.97
- Stockist: Kogan
Keep your boy’s head warm whilst he listens to beats with this Bluetooth Beanie with built-in mike! This hat incorporates a premium Bluetooth chipset for enhanced audio and communication, features Bluetooth 5.0 which means superior sound quality, a stable connection, and extended battery life, ensuring reliability across various Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Punching Bag
- Price: $179.95
- Stockist: OZSALE
Teenage Boys start being interested in being fit – and it’s good for them. I bought one of these for my sons this Christmas which is a really great deal from OZSALE!
Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones
- Price: $389.00
- Stockist: Kogan Australia
Let your son listen to his favourite beats and podcasts without deafening the entire house! We love the Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (Matte Black) – but there are cheaper alternatives.
Calvin Klein Fragrances
- Price: $39.95
- Stockist: OZSALE
Anything that encourages our boys to smell good is great for me! And whilst they are exploring what fragrances they might like – you can’t go wrong with Calvin Klein fragrances, they all smell fantastic!
Element Seal Complete Skateboard
- Price: $99.00
- Stockist: City Beach
Hours of fun for the kids and a bit of peace and quiet for you, this skateboard is the perfect gift! Plus skating is SO in right now!
A Box of Savoury Snacks
- Price: $22.95
- Stockist: Woolworths
Which teenage boy doesn’t like chocolates and treats? This is the perfect gift for them and they might even share it with you.
3-Set of Calvin Klein Trunks
- Price: $44.99
- Stockist: OZSALE
Socks, jocks and talc. Jocks are always on my Christmas list for my boys – why not make these part of their Christmas gift!
101 Pooping Puppies 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
- Price: $24.69
- Stockist: Amazon
Why was this created? I’m not sure but it definitely makes for a fun gift!
Table Tennis Soccer
- Price: $89.95
- Stockist: Amazon
If your goal for a gift is hours of fun then this is the gift you need, Teenage boys are so competitive this is a great game for them to play especially with friends.
100 Movies Bucket List Scratch Off Poster
- Price: $34
- Stockist: Amazon
This is a great gift to give for Christmas as it will keep them entertained for the rest of the school holidays and who doesn’t love a good movie marathon!
A Laptop Backpack
- Price: $75
- Stockist: Amazon
This is such a thoughtful gift – no teen boy would refuse a nice backpack like this and it can hold a laptop, too!
Any of these gifts will be super popular with Boys. If you have more ideas – let us know so we can add them to this Christmas gift list.
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