Stacking up rewards isn’t solely reserved for airline and hotel loyalty programs. Your birthday can be the ticket to some excellent rewards and discounts – including lots of freebies. We’re talking free burgers, free gelato, and even an almost-free visit to the zoo!

Are you keen to know where you can redeem free birthday goodies in Australia? We’ve rounded them up for you below.

This is part of our loyalty program series, where we explore programs outside of the frequent flyer space. There are lots of ways to save with purchases, so you can treat yourself more on your next holiday.

How do I get free stuff on my birthday in Australia?

It’s simple, but it’s often not as simple as just waltzing into a cafe or restaurant. Usually, you’ll have to be a member of a loyalty program, have an account, or be subscribed to a mailing list. And, of course, provide your birthday. Some places will send you a unique code via email on or before your birthday, while others require you to scan your membership card in-store. It differs across establishments, so make sure you check the details of your birthday freebies beforehand.

Freebies you can get on your birthday in Australia

Food and drink birthday freebies and discounts

  • Baker’s Delight – Free scone for Dough Getters members.
  • Boost Juice – Free Birthday Boost Juice for Vibe members on your birthday, or up to two days before or after your birthday.
  • Chatime – Free tea for Loyal-Tea members who have made a transaction in the 90 days before your birthday.
  • Crust Pizza – Free pizza for Crust Lovers members.
  • Donut King – Free regular hot or cold beverage for DK Rewards members.
  • Gelatissimo – One free scoop of gelato for Club Gelato members who have engaged with their Club Gelato account throughout the year.
  • Gloria Jeans Coffees – Free small size GJs beverage for GJ’s Rewards members.
  • Grill’d – Free chips with every burger purchase during your birthday month for Relish members.
  • Hudsons Coffee – Free small coffee for Hudsons Rewards members.
  • Hungry Jack’s – Free birthday whopper (includes vegan whopper) on the Hungry Jack’s app.
  • Krispy Kreme – Free Original Glazed 4-Pack for Inner Circle members (NSW, VIC, QLD and WA only).
  • Mad Mex – $5 birthday voucher for Mad Mex members.
  • McDonald’s – ‘Special surprise’ (normally small fries) for MyMaccas Rewards members.
  • Muffin Break – Free muffin for Muffin Break Rewards members.
  • Noodle Box – $10 birthday voucher for ATE Rewards members.
  • Oporto – $3-$10 (depending on membership tier) worth of Reward Dollars for Flame Rewards members.
  • Salsas – Free birthday burrito or bowl for Mex Club members.
  • San Churro – Free birthday churros and $20 churros fiesta for el Social members.
  • The Cheesecake Shop – $5 birthday voucher for signing up.
  • Third Wave Cafe – Free birthday meal valued at $65 when dining with at least one other person (VIC only.)
Third Wave Cave, Melbourne
Point Hacks’ Melbourne team enjoyed a meaty feast at Third Wave Cafe for Tobias’ birthday!

Fashion, health and beauty birthday freebies and discounts

  • David Jones – $10 birthday reward for David Jones Rewards members.
  • Just Cuts – Complimentary shampoo with relaxing scalp massage with the Just Cuts app.
  • Kathmandu – $10-$50 voucher (depending on membership tier) for Out There Rewards members.
  • L’Occitane – Complimentary gift with purchase (unique code sent via email) when you sign up.
  • Mimco – $15-$100 birthday reward (depending on membership tier) for MIMCollective members.
  • Myer – $10-$50 (depending on membership tier) worth of birthday rewards for Myer One members.
  • Pandora – 15% off regular-priced jewellery items for Pandora Club members.
  • Priceline – Free birthday gift for Pink Diamond members of Sister Club.
  • Rivers – $20 birthday voucher for Rivers Rewards members.
Makeup beauty products
Many health and beauty retailers in Australia offer vouchers on your birthday. [Photo: Diana Ruseva, Unsplash]

Home and entertainment freebies and discounts

  • Dusk – $20 birthday voucher for Dusk Rewards members.
  • EB Games – $10-$20 birthday voucher (depending on tier, for Levels 3-5 only) for EB World members.
  • Hoyts – Small popcorn or postmix drink for HOYTS Rewards members.
  • IKEA – $10 off $50 spend for IKEA Family members.
  • Spotlight – $10 birthday voucher for VIP Club members.
  • Taronga Zoo – Visit the zoo for $1 on your actual birthday (must present ID, Sydney and Dubbo only).
  • Timezone – $10 or $15 birthday credit for Gold and Platinum Powercard holders, respectively.

Summing up

Signing up for your favourite store or restaurant’s loyalty program is a great way to enjoy additional perks throughout the year, with many offering birthday freebies or discounts on top. So, if your birthday is around the corner, it’s worth exploring the benefits available to make your celebrations extra special.

Are there any other birthday freebies or discounts that we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below.

Also read: The best beauty loyalty programs to join in Australia

Featured image: Social Cut, Unsplash.


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The Ultimate Guide to birthday freebies in Australia was last modified: October 15th, 2024 by Victoria Kyriakopoulos