18th Present

A person's 18th birthday is always a big event, as they are finally legal in the eyes of the law. In Australia anyway. They are still at a very impressionable age, but are also starting to mature and take on greater responsibility. So for an 18th birthday gift, you should definitely avoid giving alcohol. They will more than likely already coming into contact with a lot of alcohol and you don't want to encourage this further. Drinking in moderation is good, but at that age, you won't to make sure they know their limits.

A suitable gift might include clothing. Teenagers love fashion and having lots of outfits to choose from is never a bad thing. Especially when you're going out to bars, pubs and clubs multiple times a week. If the 18th birthday is for a girl, then you might want to buy womens Summer clothing from a trendy place such as Sportsgirl, Portmans, or for a lower budget, Jeans West or Jay Jays. Make sure you know what the person is into, so you don't buy clothes that they will hate!

Sometimes a really thoughtful gift can include a night out. Spending time with friends in an enjoyable setting can be better than an actual gift that the recipient may never even use. Why not book a dinner at a nice restaurant and pay for your friend for their birthday. A delicious meal and some drinks plus your company is one of the best gifts a person can hope to receive. As long as your company is half decent!

18th Birthday Party Ideas

One of the hardest things about turning 18 is thinking of a cool place to hold your birthday party. Nightclubs can be boring, and bouncers can be really strict on letting all your friends in. One way to make sure all your friends get in, and have a private function all to yourself is to organise a party boat cruise. This is one of the most original, interesting and fun 18th birthday party ideas and will give your mates a night to remember. Choose your own music, bring on your own alcohol, and even get food and other entertainment supplied, while you cruise through Melbourne's waterways.