I love spoiling the men in my life on Father’s Day, but dads can be tricky to buy for, don’t you think? The world of Father’s Day gifts can be fraught. I’m totally never, ever buying a ‘dad’ gift. You know the ones – miniature indoor golfing greens and t-shirts that say ‘World’s Greatest Dad According to Me’. I just can’t go there.…
Father's Day Gift Guide 2016 - AU
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1. VW Campervan tent
Perfect for hipster dad’s everywhere, he can even pitch this baby in the front yard and pretend he’s packing it to go to a weekend music festival. Whatever gets him through the week, right?
Buy it at Yellow Octopus, $585.
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2. Box Set of House of Cards
This is a brilliant, brilliant TV series. We can just see you binge-watching episodes from series 1-4 together on Father’s Day -- probably right through the night. Kevin Spacey is amazing and every episode feels like a cliff hanger. Good stuff.
Buy it at JB Hi-Fi, $105
Head to The Viewing Lounge for other titles your man might enjoy.
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3. Horses Boxer Shorts
Let’s face it, a dad would probably love these Stonemen boxer briefs for Father’s Day, but that’s not really why we chose them for this list… … …
Buy it at Hard To Find, $44.99
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4. Why You’re So Awesome Journal
Fill in the blanks to capture the awesomeness that is the dad in your life. The kids will love filling this one in for a hug-worthy gift for dad.
Buy it at Booktopia, $17.40
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5. Silver Cufflinks
Every woman knows that Uberkate stuff is gorgeous and now a little quality bling can head out with your man too. Custom engraved with the kids (and your?) names, he’ll absolutely treasure these forever.
Buy it at Uberkate, $225
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6. World’s Hottest Chilli Powders in a Matchbox
Is hot food manly or something, because we don’t know a single guy who doesn’t think he’s all that when he eats a chilli. These chillis may break him, but think of the fun you’ll have watching it happen!
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7. Apple Watch
The ultimate treat. We’re talking good looks, functionality and massive, massive bragging rights.
Buy it at Apple, $949
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8. Magic Wand TV Remote Control
Is it just us or is this completely irresistible? It’s like Harry Potter suddenly got a TV set.
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9. World Scratch Map
These maps are such a cool idea – you scratch out the places you’ve been around the world. Or it could be a ‘dream destination’ map if your man has never actually left the country. The design looks great hanging up on your wall too.
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10. Happy Socks
Socks are tradition on Father’s Day. Add a soap-on-a-rope to this pair of too-cool-for-school Happy Socks and your man is sorted.
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11. Tetris Build Your Own Lamp
How cool is this? I’m a mad Tetris fan myself, so I just might be stacking the husbie's new Tetris lamp myself. Each Tetris piece lights up on contact with the others… magic!
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12. Adventure Laptop Decal
He may be stuck in an office most days a week, but that won’t kill the dreamer in him. Sticking this Adventure sticker on his laptop will remind him that he is so much more.
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13. Finska Outdoor Game
This game is truly addictive and so much fun for dads, kids, mums, the neighbours. Everyone will want in! It’s like a strategy online game, but it’s played outside in the fresh air with physical activity thrown in to boot.
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14. Custom Steak Branding Iron
You just never know what you need in your life until you see it.
Buy it at Yellow Octopus, $24.99
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15. Custom Keyring
Hand-stamped aluminium key ring with your own custom message. Write Dad a poem, choose a famous quote, add some words that mean something to you and to him. This Etsy store is owned by Aussie mum, Nikki Kelly.
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16. Family Conversation Starters
These little cards are guaranteed to get the family talking. And talking and talking and talking. Great if you’ve got a man who finds it hard to open up. Lots of fun for a family night this Father’s Day.
Buy it from Urban Oasis, $49.50 or in store at Berkelouw Books
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17. Bow Tie and Pocket Square
One of the lasting legacies of the hipster movement is well-dressed men. A bow tie here, a pocket square there and all those lovely hats. That Dapper Chap makes the handsomest sets around, perfect for the man about town (on his moped, presumably).
Buy it at That Dapper Chap, from $100
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18. Tree of Life Tee
A soft cotton tee feels good for dad and for all the kids who want to give him a hug. There are loads of t-shirts by Fontaine Designs to choose from.
Buy it at Down That Little Lane, $19.95
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19. Ice Ball Maker
There’s something very ‘Mad Men’ about a ball of ice cooling down a scotch. The kids will have fun with this one too (minus the scotch, presumably!).
Buy it at Dan Murphys, $19.75
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20. Giant ‘Dad’ Chocolate Freckle
This just makes us happy and we’re pretty sure it will make the man in your life happy too. Freckleberry do all sorts of cute chocolates, but for FD, this is the favourite.
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21. Mr Happy Mug
Most dads are Mr Happy, aren’t they? Of course, there’s the Mr Grumpy or Mr Perfect option too, depending on where your dad places on the Mr scale.
Buy it from Until, $19.95
