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While it doesn’t seem like that long ago you were looking for gift ideas for your dad or partner for the holidays, here we are, nearly at Father’s Day. When we say ‘nearly’, don’t panic. It’s still a few weeks away, with the occasion falling on Sunday, September 1 in 2024.
However, no matter how much time you have, it often seems never enough to find something suitable for someone who already has everything. If you run out of Father’s Day gift ideas, we’re here to help. From classic leather toiletry bags that go well with the executive look to an air fryer big enough to cook a whole chicken, hopefully, you’ll find at least one thing that will suit the father figure in your life in this gift guide.
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Gifts Under $50
Toiletry Bag
There’s a good chance your dad or partner’s toiletry bag is on death’s door, and that he’s in need of a new one. Particularly, if he travels often. The Estour’s Toiletry Bag for Men ($47.53) available on Amazon uses PU leather with an exterior that wipes easily, while the R.M. Williams Ute Washbag ($39) is made with canvas and leather.
Gifts $50-$100
Apron
Get your dad a great gift and donate to a good cause with this T. House cotton apron ($55), designed especially for Father’s Day. All proceeds from it go directly towards Eat Up Australia. They deliver thousands of meals to Australian schools weekly with a mission of feeding hungry children to allow them to grow, learn, and succeed.
Bottle of Gin
A great Father’s Day gift idea is a nice bottle of gin he can break out after a long day. Co-owned by Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin 700ml ($74.99) is distilled using eight botanicals, including cardamom, coriander, lavender, and anise seed. Never Never Distilling Co’s Dark Series Oyster Shell Gin ($71) was developed in collaboration with Society Restaurant in Melbourne. It’s also an expression of the Australian coastline.
Beverage Dispenser
A beverage dispenser can make regular, at-home drinking fun, or be handy for serving drinks at a party. The Oggi Beer and Beverage Tower Dispenser ($140) holds up to 2.83 litres of liquid and has a removable ice tube in the centre that’ll keep beverages cool.
Gifts $100-$300
Weekender Bag
Chances are your dad, partner, or father figure already has a weekender bag. If that’s the case, check if it’s in need of an upgrade. If so, consider July’s Carry All Weekender ($295), which has a minimalist design with, helpfully, a padded sleeve compartment for laptops.
Fragrance
Getting Dad, your partner, or any other father figure in your life a fragrance means you most likely get to enjoy it, too. Lemoncello, tobacco leaves, and incense feature in this Byredo Oud Immortel 50ml ($298), while black pepper, leather, and liquorice blend perfectly in Comme des Garcons Black EDT ($172).
Portable Pizza Oven
The tech for portable pizza ovens has advanced greatly in the last few years. They’re now super compact, can get incredibly hot quickly, and, best of all, aren’t too expensive. This option, Wolstead Pro Rapido Pizza Oven (now $99.95, was 169.95) can reach temperatures of 400°C and comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
At-Home Massage
Dad or your partner will appreciate a massage — especially if he doesn’t even have to travel for it. On Blys, you can choose the recipient’s preferred massage style — Swedish Relaxation, Remedial Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage and Sports — along with the treatment duration, and then book a therapist to come to their home to do it. Prices start at $124.95.
Facial
For many men, a facial is a treat they rarely buy for themselves, and it’s honestly one of the most underrated Father’s Day gift ideas. Choose from facials including AquaFacial (starts at $160), Anti-Ageing HydroJelly Advanced Facial (starts at $159), and Illuminating Orange Peel HydroJelly Advanced Facial (starts $159). For each, the facialist will customise the treatment to combat their specific skin concern.
Another great spot for men’s facials, with over 100 locations around Australia, is Endota Spa. Their New Age Light Therapy ($165) treatment uses a mango and pomegranate enzyme peel to deeply cleanse and exfoliate, as well as an LED light, while their Laser Genesis ($250-$300) gently heats deep layers of the skin.
Slippers
Luxury slippers can work for both at-home wearing and for popping into the pub or swinging by the supermarket. Slippers from brand Monte come in terry towelling, velvet, or shearling and in a range of colours. Personalise this pair of Monte Felt Slippers (now $50, was $169) with your dad or partner’s initials.
Gifts $300 – $500+
Jumper
The dads in your life will appreciate a quality-made, timeless-fit jumper, like McInyre The Edward Merino Jumper (now $350, was $450). An Australian merino wool brand, McIntyre was named after co-founder Ned Scholfield’s great-grandfather Duncan McIntyre who settled in the Grampian Mountains in 1864 and established a merino farm in Victoria.
Theragun
Let your dad or partner easily soothe their tired muscles by gifting them a Theragun. Theragun PRO (now $649, was $799) offers a deep muscle treatment that enhances muscle recovery, releases stress and tension, and soothes discomfort. The Theragun mini (on sale for $199) is a great option for on-the-go.
Air Fryer
We scoured Amazon for Father’s Day gift ideas, and we think an air fryer would be great for dads who like cooking. The Philips Premium Airfryer XXL ($499) automatically adjusts its cooking time and temperature based on the food inside. And, at an XXL size, it’ll fit a whole chicken or 1.4kg of fries and cooks twice as fast compared to a mini oven.
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