13 of the best luxury Christmas crackers in Australia

Filled with cosmetics, candles, booze, food, baubles and even socks! - by Laura Barry

There’s nothing worse than cracking open a traditional Christmas cracker only to have wasteful bits of plastic drop into your lap, followed by a pointless paper crown and dad jokes.

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Fortunately, some of Australia’s best retailers have cottoned-on to the public’s desire for something a little more special, and you can now buy luxurious Christmas crackers filled with beauty products, booze, food, candles, essential oils, socks and even gorgeous Christmas baubles.

This is our roundup of the best luxury Christmas crackers in Australia right now, priced form just $15.

1. Mecca Cosmetica Lip de Luscious Christmas cracker, $22

Mecca

2. Nars Studio 54 Dolca Vita Christmas cracker, $37, Mecca

Mecca

3. Buttermilk fudge Christmas cracker, $14.95, David Jones

David Jones

4. Molton Brown Aromatic & Woody Christmas cracker, $30, David Jones

Molton Brown

5. Happy Socks Candy Canes Christmas cracker, $15, David Jones

Happy Socks

6. Aldi Christmas gin crackers, $39.99 for 6

Aldi

7. Kraken spiced rum Christmas cracker, $15, Vintage Cellars

Kraken

8. Christmas bonbon body duo, $15.95, Glasshouse Fragrances

Glasshouse

9. Hand cream Christmas crackers, $40 for 7, The Body Shop

The Body Shop

10. Mini hand cream bonbon, $12.95, Ecoya

Ecoya

11. Drinks by the Dram gin crackers, $46.90 for a set of 6, Master of Malt

Drinks by the Dram

12. In Essence Christmas cracker blend duo, $49.95, Myer

Myer

13. Peppermint Grove Sugared Shortbread candle Christmas cracker, $19.95, Myer

Myer

Laura Barry

Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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