As the holiday season draws near, advent calendars are just one of the many ways to countdown to the most magical time of the year: Christmas Day.
Instead of the usual chocolate treats, however, we've been privy to a range of unique and fun advent calendars, all of which contain a selection of surprises that will make each day leading up to the festivities a delightful countdown.
From beauty to booze, LEGO to budget-friendly, we're spoiled for choice when it comes to advent calendars that go beyond the humble chocolate.
The best non-chocolate advent calendars in Australia
So, if you're wanting to add a touch of magic to your holiday season across a range of categories, we've curated a list of advent calendars that are anything but chocolate to indulge in this year.
![**Accessorize 12 days Of Christmas Jewellery Advent Calendar, $105, [ASOS](https://go.linkby.com/JECXMYHR/au/accessorize/accessorize-12-days-of-christmas-jewellery-advent-calendar/prd/205379098|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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12 days of new jewels await with this luxe advent calendar, where behind each door you'll find a shiny new piece of jewellery including: five pairs of hoops, two pairs of drop earrings, two pairs of studs, two bracelets, and one necklace.
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![**Wooden Opening Advent Display, $35.99 (was $59.99), [Bed Bath N' Table](https://go.linkby.com/BTSIMTWA/cg-wooden-opening-advent-display-natural-21142701|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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This charming advent calendar is not only a functional way to count down the days until Christmas but also a stylish addition to your home décor.
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![**Design Studio Advent Calendar Novelty Boxed Jewellery, $49.95, [Myer](https://myer.sjv.io/c/3001951/1279730/15706?subId1=ntl&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myer.com.au%2Fp%2Fdesign-studio-advent-calendar-novelty-boxed-jewellery-in-gold|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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This luxurious jewellery advent calendar features 12 unique jewellery pieces for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, in playful festive-themed designs that are perfect for celebrating the season.
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![**Stationery Advent Calendar, $34.99 (was $49.99), [Cotton On](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=bbwaLgc15mM&mid=40988&u1=ntl&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fcottonon.com%2FAU%2Fstationery-advent-calendar%2F9360103719409.html|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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For the stationery lovers, add some fun and excitement to your holiday season with Typo's 12 days of Christmas advent calendar that offers a variety of exciting items waiting to be discovered.
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![**Harry Potter Advent Calendar Book, from $55.56, [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/Harry-Potter-Holiday-Official-Calendar/dp/1647224098?tag=nowtolove00-22|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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This 25-day advent calendar book will add a dash of Wizarding World magic to the holiday season for every *Harry Potter* fan, featuring unique keepsakes and collectibles ranging from festive paper ornaments to *Harry Potter*–inspired recipe cards and more.
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![**Nespresso Advent Calendar, $60, [Nespresso](https://nespresso.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lpVRI/pubref:ntl/destination:https://www.nespresso.com/au/en/order/capsules/original/gifting-advent-calendar|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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Enjoy a cup of coffee everyday in the month of December as you unbox this luxe advent calendar from Nespresso, available for both Original or Vertuo systems.
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![**The Tea Lover's 24 Day Fabulous Feast Tea Bag Advent Calendar, $33.60 (was $48), [T2 Tea](https://t.cfjump.com/42132/t/47770?Url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t2tea.com%2Fen%2Fau%2Fthe-tea-lovers-24-day-fabulous-feast-tea-bag-advent-calendar-T145AK797.html&UniqueId=ntl|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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Packed in a colourful, recyclable cardboard box, open an individual door to discover a new flavour of T2's best selling teas, from black to green, fruit to herbal.
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![**Doggylicious Christmas Dog Treat Advent Calendar, $52.50, [Hardtofind](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=bbwaLgc15mM&mid=42450&u1=ntl&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardtofind.com.au%2F289431_christmas-dog-treat-advent-calendar-480g-doggylicious|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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This Doggylicious advent calendar is the perfect way to treat the furry members of your family, with 24 Tail-Wagging Honey Glazed Ham Christmas cookies for them to enjoy.
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![**Santa & Friends Advent Calendar, $19.59, [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/Friends-Advent-Calendar-Countdown-Christmas/dp/B01EM8XQWO?tag=nowtolove00-22|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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With over 500 ratings – 83 per cent of which are five-stars – this advent calendar is one to have this Christmas. "A pleasure to open each day and kids are loving them – makes a wonderful change from the mass market chocolate calendars," said a five-star reviewer.
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![**The White Possum Whisky Advent Calendar, $349, [Hardtofind](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=bbwaLgc15mM&mid=42450&u1=ntl&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardtofind.com.au%2F175384_australian-whisky-advent-calendar-2023|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
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There are a total of 25 Australian whiskies hiding behind the slots of this calendar, each of them handmade in small batches around Australia.
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