Father’s Day September 2: Give him an experience he’ll never forget
Forget the boring socks and jocks combos, our Father’s Day gift guide will make your old man smile and score you favourite child status.
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THERE’S nothing wrong with celebrating Father’s Day with a home made card and breakfast in bed.
But if you really want to make your Dad feel extra special next Sunday consider getting him one of these unique experiences.
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
Let Dad be Biggles for the day with a flying lesson. Introductory trial flights with expert instructors are available at Moorabbin Airport. No experience is needed and the session includes the chance to take control of the plane while airborne. Half-hour lessons are $178. Find out more here
HANG TEN
Spring may have sprung by the time Father’s Day rolls around but it’s still pretty nippy in the water. A tree surfing experience at the Enchanted Adventure Gardenensures Dad stays warm and dry while hanging ten. The Mornington Peninsula attraction has a range of activities on offer to suit thrill seekers of all ages. Vouchers start at $30.
ROAD TRIPPIN’
Give Dad the chance to experience the road less travelled by handing him the keys to his dream car. Exotic Sports Car Hirehas an enviable range of sporty, luxury and exotic cars available to rent for the ultimate road trip. Price on application.
GREAT ESCAPES
Does your old man fancy himself as a bit of a Houdini? Give him a chance to show off his superior skills by booking him a session atExcape. The Frankston South attraction challenges a team of players to solve clues and puzzles in order to escape from a locked room in 60 minutes.
HOW’S THE SERENITY?
Let Dad slow down and admire the view with a ride on The Arthur’s Seat Eagle. The gondola is offering all Dads a free return trip with every full priced ticket purchased. After taking in the bird’s eye view of the Mornington Peninsula he can admire classic cars from Southern Peninsula Car Club on display and tuck into the Father’s Day gourmet BBQ.
FOODIE FUN
Searoad Ferries has bumped the finger sandwiches and Earl Grey tea for more manly fare with its Blokes High Tea. Instead they’ll be serving pork sliders, lamb pie, maple bacon pannacotta and mini doughnuts paired with a paddle of regional beer. There will be two sailings on Father’s Day with prices from $65 for adults and $35 for children aged 4-15.
BURN RUBBER
Rev heads will love the chance to fang it in on the Wild Buggy purpose built track in Heatherton. The experience includes the chance to drive over rough terrain, through water obstacles and tunnels and over jumps. Sessions start from $69 for licensed drivers.
SAY CHEERS
Shout Dad a tour of some of our best craft and micro breweries. Melbourne Brewery Toursinclude visits to Dainton Family Brewery in Carrum Downs, Bad Shepherd Brewery in Cheltenham and Boatrocker Brewers in Braeside.
DON’T FORGET FIDO
I know. We weren’t going to mention socks. But myphotosocks.com allows you to create a bespoke pair featuring you're a picture of own dog. It’s the perfect present for an old school dad who secretly loves getting socks every year. And it gives your fur baby a chance to say thanks for all those walkies! (If you don’t have pets but still like the idea of custom socks you can order some with your old man’s face on them.)
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