Lunar New Year Hampers Australia

Lunar New Year is nearly here, and as giving gifts is an important part of the festivities, it's time to start gift shopping. The Hamper Emporium has many amazing hampers for your friends and loved ones. Our hampers feature gourmet foods from artisans, wine and champagne, wellness products, and more.

Our gifts come with complimentary standard shipping Australia-wide and a card you can personalise with your best wishes. Same-day deliveries are available in the Sydney metro area on express orders placed before 11 am Sydney time.

Explore our Lunar New Year collection and celebrate the Year of the Horse in style.

FAQs about Lunar New Year gifts

In this section, we'll answer some popular questions about giving Lunar New Year hampers.

When is Lunar New Year in 2026?

This year, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 17th. Lunar New Year's Eve falls on Monday, February 16th. The Lantern Festival (which ends Lunar New Year celebrations) falls on Tuesday, March 3rd.

After Lunar New Year, we will be in the Year of the Fire Horse (for context, 2026 was the Year of the Snake).

What is an appropriate gift to give on Lunar New Year?

A lucky plant like a Lucky Bamboo or Money Tree is an appropriate gift to give on Lunar New Year. These plants symbolise wealth and good fortune, so they're a sweet gift. Alternatively, our Moët & Gourmet Nibbles Hamper is a good gift. It comes with a nice bottle of Moët & Chandon's premium champagne and a selection of savoury nibbles from Australia's best artisans. It's got something for everyone and is perfect for toasting.

What is lucky when giving gifts for Lunar New Year?

When giving gifts for Lunar New Year, here are some things you can do to make your gift more lucky:

  • Use a lucky colour like red, yellow, and gold in the gift wrapping
  • Give the gift with two hands to express respect
  • If you're giving money, use red envelopes and newly printed notes
  • Give gifts containing 8 of something
  • Give oranges, kumquats, pomelos, and tangerines

Some gifts are bad luck or symbolise something negative. These gifts include umbrellas, a green hat, sharp objects, shoes, and pears. You should also avoid giving someone four of something ("four" is unlucky because the way it's said sounds like "death").

What are some good gifts in Chinese culture?

Here are some good gifts for Lunar New Year:

  • Premium tea
  • Wine or champagne
  • Lollies and chocolates
  • Baskets of fruit
  • Art
  • Freshly-printed money

What is the traditional food gift for Lunar New Year?

There's no one traditional food gift for Lunar New Year, though lollies, chocolates, and sweets are often given as gifts. Fruits, especially oranges, kumquats, pomelos, and tangerines, are common as gifts as well because they're considered lucky.

What are your best Lunar New Year gifts?

Here are our best Lunar New Year gift ideas:

  • Moët & Gourmet Nibbles Hamper - A hamper that's on every Lunar New Year gift guide
  • Red Wine & Nibbles Hamper - A great gift for a friend
  • Sweet Bites Hamper - A good gift for a loved one
  • Foodies Hamper - A great present for a colleague
  • Cheese & Chocolate Hamper - A good gift for your spouse

Where can you deliver Lunar New Year gifts?

We can deliver our Lunar New Year hampers to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, and many other places around Australia. Our hampers come with free standard shipping, though express shipping is also available.

We make giving gifts during Lunar New Year easy

We're the ultimate place to get amazing gifts for Lunar New Year. Our hampers are packed full of artisan treats and gourmet nibbles, plus they feature wine and champagne. They come with free shipping Australia-wide and a customisable card. Same-day deliveries are even available in the Sydney metro area on express orders placed by 11 am Sydney time.

Order online from The Hamper Emporium and celebrate the Year of the Horse in style.