Father’s Day gifts: 11 dads share what they actually want
If you need a little inspiration before Sunday September 6, we’ve helped take out the guesswork and asked 11 dads what’s on top of their wishlist.
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Dads can be very difficult to buy for. We all know this to be true.
If your father pulls the classic “I don’t want anything” but you just know is expecting a gift, here is some inspiration from 11 dads who have shared what they actually want for Father’s Day.
1. A NEW BREW
The gift: Tea Tonic, Deluxe Tea Chest (63 tea bags), $50
“I’m a tea addict and have around three to four cups of tea on a normal day so I go through a lot of it. While a typical English breakfast is my favourite, something with a few different blends would be nice too.” Chandra
2. A COFFEE MACHINE
The gift: Nespresso, DeLonghi Inissia Capsule Coffee Machine in Black, $199
“Having a child means that coffee is an absolute necessity first thing in the morning. A great high-powered coffee machine that delivers barista results is top of my Father’s Day list this year.” Tim
3. A THOUGHTFUL ALBUM
The gift: Aaron Rosand Plays Sibelius, $27.51
“The best present is the one that the person giving knows the person receiving will be excited about and benefit from but the person receiving does not (yet) realise they need. My late wife was very good at thinking of such presents. She bought me some very special music over the years. One was a CD set of Aaron Rosand playing the violin. I recently replaced it, as the first set had suffered from being played many times.” Peter W
4. GET THE FAMILY TOGETHER
The gift:PullBBQ, Pizza Peel, $39
“My family got me a pizza oven for my 65th birthday and I’d love to start having fortnightly pizza nights. Having a pizza peel means I can easily get the pizza in and out of the oven.” Nick
5. IF HE’S LOOKING FOR AN ISOLATION HOBBY
The gift: Nikon, Coolpix B600 Digital Camera, $499.99 (currently $389)
“In the past few years I’ve begun taking photos in my spare time. I’ve got a few different cameras and lenses but the model on my wishlist is the Nikon D850. It’s not cheap and definitely out of my children’s budget but it’s a professional camera with a very, very good sensor.” Bill.
For dads beginning their journey into photography and don’t want to spend thousands on a camera, the Nikon Coolpix B600 Digital Camera is a much more affordable option at $499.95 RRP. It’s also currently available on Catch Australia for $389.
If he already has a camera, a website like Skillshare offers lessons from professionals who will have your dad snapping better photos … even if it’s just really high-resolution photos of your family dog.
6. A BOOK TO SAVOUR
The gift: Halliday, Wine Companion 2021 by James Halliday, $32.99
“I enjoy red wine and I like putting in a bit of research into which bottles I purchase. James Halliday’s commentary is easy to understand and gives you a greater appreciation of you’re drinking.” David.
7. A BLENDER
The gift: NutriBullet, 1000W 8-Piece Blender Set, $149 (currently $117)
“After my wife broke my blender, I’ve been looking to buy another one. It’s what I use to make a smoothie for breakfast every morning so it’s something I’ll get a lot of use from.” Paul.
8. A BIKE
The gift: Fortis, Urban Traveller 20” Folding Bike, $309
“Not saying I am … but if dad’s looking a bit more cuddly than you remember, how about a bike for him to ride.” Peter A
9. A NEW TV
The gift: Hisense, 55” S8 4K UHD SMART LED TV, $995
“A bit of a long shot but I wouldn’t mind a nice 55” 4k TV with smart features. As someone who pays for the top tier of Netflix so his adult children can mooch off the account, this way I’ll be able to while away the iso hours watching 4K content at no extra charge.” Alex
10. A SENTIMENTAL CARD
The gift: If you want a one-of-a-kind, handmade card, Etsy has you covered. Cards shown: Pandemic Father’s Day Card by FlieSisDesigns, $4.79 and Dad Jokes Card by Word Finders Club, $5.
“I don’t really care about gifts but you can’t beat a nice card with a heartfelt message from your daughter.” Gary
11. A DAY ON THE GREEN
The gift: A voucher to his favourite golf store. Some online shops based in Australia include: Drummond Golf, Golf Box and The Golf Factory.
“A voucher means I can get exactly what I want from the golf shop! Nothing better.” Rob
If you want to make your gift extra special (or if your dad has enough golfing equipment) Redballoon has a large range of golfing experiences all around Australia. For example, this voucher gives you 18 holes of golf for two people at a Top 100 rated course in the Mornington Peninsula.
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