A jigsaw puzzle is one of the few Christmas gifts that keeps going after the day itself. The right one will still be on a table somewhere in January, February, probably into autumn. This guide covers the best options currently in stock at Jigsaws Australia, organised by who you are buying for.
For the cat lover: Kitten in the Kitchen — Ravensburger, 1500 pieces, $54.99
A kitchen scene thoroughly occupied by cats — on the bench, in the cupboards, investigating things they have no business investigating. At 1,500 pieces it is a proper Christmas holiday project, and Ravensburger's linen-finish board makes the long sessions it deserves noticeably more comfortable. A strong gift for anyone whose household is also run by cats.
For the dog lover: Dog Tired — House of Puzzles, 1000 pieces, $34.99
A living room that has been completely claimed by a very comfortable dog. Tracy Hall's warm domestic scene with the kind of layered detail that keeps finding you across multiple sessions. The box alone will get a reaction from anyone who has lost a sofa to a large breed.
For the sewer or crafter: The Sewing Shed My Haven No. 2 — Ravensburger, 1000 pieces, $44.99
A beautifully cluttered sewing room — fabric bolts, spools of thread, a half-finished project on the table. Ravensburger's My Haven series captures the specific warmth of a room organised around a hobby, and this one is particularly good. A gift that will mean something to the right person.
For the bird enthusiast: Rainbow of Birds — Ravensburger, 1000 pieces, $39.99
A vivid illustrated collection of birds arranged by colour spectrum across the frame. Wide colour range makes sorting enjoyable from the start, and the finished illustration is genuinely display-worthy. A natural gift for birdwatchers or anyone who appreciates a puzzle that looks good on a wall once it is done.
For the travel lover: Romance in Cinque Terre — Ravensburger, 1500 pieces, $54.99
The five villages of Italy's Cinque Terre coastline — colourful buildings stacked on cliffsides, boats in a harbour, the kind of scene that makes you want to book a flight. At 1,500 pieces it will carry comfortably across the Christmas break. A good gift for anyone who has been, wants to go, or just likes a puzzle with somewhere worth going as its subject.
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For the gardener: Potting Shed — House of Puzzles, 1000 pieces, $34.99
Robert Barry illustrates a proper working potting shed — seed packets, terracotta pots, tools hung on the wall, the organised clutter of someone who takes their garden seriously. A warm, detailed scene that suits the kind of person who is outside every weekend regardless of the weather.
For the puzzle fan who wants a longer project: Surf's Up! — Ravensburger, 1500 pieces, $54.99
A busy beach scene full of colour, movement, and the kind of summer chaos that makes for excellent sorting. At 1,500 pieces this is a genuine multi-week project — the right gift for someone who puzzles regularly and wants something that will take the whole of January to finish.
For someone who finds puzzles daunting: Taking It Easy — House of Puzzles Big 250, $25.99
250 large-format pieces, a gentle countryside scene, completable in one comfortable sitting. The right entry point for someone who has always thought puzzling was not for them — low commitment, no frustration, and a finished puzzle at the end of the evening that gives them reason to try the next one.
For a group or family: Tales From The Tavern — House of Puzzles, 4 x 500 pieces, $59.99
Four separate 500-piece pub scenes in one box — each one a different corner of a busy village pub, packed with Tracy Hall's usual cast of characters. Different people can work on different puzzles across the Christmas break. Nobody has to share a table. Good value, broadly enjoyable, and the kind of gift that keeps a household occupied without anyone having to organise it.
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Free shipping on orders over $150 — easy to reach if you are buying for more than one person. Stock moves quickly in December. Browse the full range →