An Australian Christmas is different from any other. Warm sun, beaches and and opening presents in the morning, accompany a cold lunch and a swim (or a nap!) right after. This year we celebrate the uniqueness of Christmas in Australia with our Surfside Christmas scent, inspired by my childhood Christmas holidays in Nelson Bay. Scent Notes peppermint orange coconut musk amber cedar leaf Christmas Candle Collection 310g total wax weight 45-50 hour approx burn time Silver Lid + Dust Cover / No Box Reusable gloss white transparent jar. High quality, all cotton fibre wick that burns clean and stays straight throughout the burn Namesake Take a break this Christmas and visit Nelson Bay in New South Wales, just north of Newcastle. Mix up your holiday routine with a thrilling boogie board ride - only minutes away from amazing surf beaches. Dolphin sightings and whale-watching tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin adventures are frequent year-round. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shopping to explore too. Or unwind on one of Nelson Bay's sheltered beaches - perfect for families with small children.

The scent of the bush after a thunderstorm. Refreshingly intense, uplifting Australian lemon myrtle meets the freshness of pine and eucalyptus to invigorate the senses. With warm base notes of patchouli and sandalwood, this earthy blend will soothe the body and mind. Scent Notes australian lemon myrtle pine needle eucalyptus patchouli sandalwood Namesake Iconic bush poet, journalist and author Banjo Paterson documented rural Australian life through his many ballads and poems. Like Banjo, the complex citrus scent of lemon myrtle and sharp aroma of eucalyptus, grounded in Australian sandalwood which grows prolifically in rural areas, is synonymous with the Australian bush Banjo loved so much.

The scent of the bush after a thunderstorm. Refreshingly intense, uplifting Australian lemon myrtle meets the freshness of pine and eucalyptus to invigorate the senses. With warm base notes of patchouli and sandalwood, this earthy blend will soothe the body and mind. Scent Notes australian lemon myrtle pine needle eucalyptus patchouli sandalwood Namesake Iconic bush poet, journalist and author Banjo Paterson documented rural Australian life through his many ballads and poems. Like Banjo, the complex citrus scent of lemon myrtle and sharp aroma of eucalyptus, grounded in Australian sandalwood which grows prolifically in rural areas, is synonymous with the Australian bush Banjo loved so much.

A contemporary twist on the classic outback scent. The freshness of Australian eucalyptus meets the delicate sweetness of rose, berries and the woody earthiness of cinnamon and amber. During the holidays, this candle makes for a wonderful Australian summer Christmas scent. Scent Notes eucalyptus berries rose cinnamon amber Namesake Matilda (Tilly) Devine was a notorious East Sydney madam and organised crime boss in the 1930s. She triumphed in a now almost forgotten period of sly grog and dubious late night entertainment. Mink-coated, bejewelled, and known as the "Queen of Woolloomooloo" Tilly was known for her lavish wartime parties and frequent flamboyant acts of generosity and charity.

A contemporary twist on the classic outback scent. The freshness of Australian eucalyptus meets the delicate sweetness of rose, berries and the woody earthiness of cinnamon and amber. During the holidays, this candle makes for a wonderful Australian summer Christmas scent. Scent Notes eucalyptus berries rose cinnamon amber Namesake Matilda (Tilly) Devine was a notorious East Sydney madam and organised crime boss in the 1930s. She triumphed in a now almost forgotten period of sly grog and dubious late night entertainment. Mink-coated, bejewelled, and known as the "Queen of Woolloomooloo" Tilly was known for her lavish wartime parties and frequent flamboyant acts of generosity and charity.

A perfect marriage of Australian botanicals and Asian herbs, refreshing Australian lemon myrtle and tea tree blend seamlessly with Chinese ginger and Indian lemongrass. Notes of pink grapefruit, green tea and musk fuse with woody notes of cedar leaf and cedarwood. Quong beautifully epitomises how so many migrants have come to call Australia home, merging their own cultures and traditions with those already found here. Scent Notes australian lemon myrtle chinese ginger indian lemongrass australian tea tree pink grapefruit cedar leaf green tea cedarwood musk Namesake Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mei Quong Tart came to Australia in 1859 as a nine-year-old in the Victorian gold rush. He later established a tea export business and set up tea rooms at a time when few places offered women the opportunity to mingle with ease. Quong’s tea rooms would hold Sydney’s first suffragette meetings.

A perfect marriage of Australian botanicals and Asian herbs, refreshing Australian lemon myrtle and tea tree blend seamlessly with Chinese ginger and Indian lemongrass. Notes of pink grapefruit, green tea and musk fuse with woody notes of cedar leaf and cedarwood. Quong beautifully epitomises how so many migrants have come to call Australia home, merging their own cultures and traditions with those already found here. Scent Notes australian lemon myrtle chinese ginger indian lemongrass australian tea tree pink grapefruit cedar leaf green tea cedarwood musk Namesake Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mei Quong Tart came to Australia in 1859 as a nine-year-old in the Victorian gold rush. He later established a tea export business and set up tea rooms at a time when few places offered women the opportunity to mingle with ease. Quong’s tea rooms would hold Sydney’s first suffragette meetings.