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Gifts for Dad
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items Would he prefer a classic shaving kit, or a merino wool polo? A Tassie pinot noir, or a stylish travel tote? Here are gift ideas for your Dad.
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For the Kitchen
Drinks Suggestions
For the Bathroom
Just for Fun
For the Kitchen
More than just BBQ tongs. These are some of the favourite things I have gifted my husband
What’s better than five-star extra-virgin olive oil? EVOO with a garlic and oregano punch. The Don means your patriarch can make everyone an offer they can’t refuse: flavoursome roast potatoes, pasta, salads, bruschetta…
GARLIC OIL "THE DON"
Do you have a foodie for a father? Make the daily grind fun and stylish with this bold and colourful grinder, suitable for salt or pepper. Made of sustainably forested rubberwood, the grinder features a ceramic mechanism for smooth and consistent sea...
Maegen Salt and Pepper Grinder
Known for its high quality hospitality gear, Worktones has a range of aprons for all sorts of kitchen staff and, of course, the home chef. The Mo apron is its bestselling design, featuring a full front with a wide split waist pocket and a tea-towel l...
Worktones Mo Apron
If Papa does prep, get him a big board. Made of renewable sugarcane and post-consumer recycled plastic, Supper Supply’s chopping board (39cm x 29cm) is hefty but sleek and, importantly, dishwasher safe.
The Big Board
Those who’ve inherited a love of cooking from Dad might be interested in the Solidteknics iron frying pan, designed to be passed down, not thrown out. The Australian-made pan is created from one sheet of iron – no joins and no synthetic coating – and...
Shop All BY CATEGORY Frying Pans, Skillets & Crêpe Pans
For condiment kings there’s Sinny’s seeded mustard handmade in Melbourne from a preservative-free blend of premium whole yellow and cracked brown mustard seeds. With a bold flavour and rustic texture, it’s a perfect accompaniment to steak, cured meat...
Seeded Mustard - Sinny's
So your dad is a holdout in the air fryer trend. Not to worry, the Crumble air fryer is going to make him a convert. Not just a beautiful machine with a retro aesthetic that comes in seven colours, this air fryer has a six-litre capacity (large enoug...
Crumble Air Fryer
These gloves fit snugly and provide super dexterity. Plus, they easily slip on and off because they’re somewhat rigid yet smooth. They also have passed the durability test, looking pretty much brand new after 8 months of heavy-duty baking.
LANON Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Gloves
For the home and professional baker, Maurizio’s deep dive into the craft of sourdough is an incredible addition to our arsenal of grain greatness, an ideal marriage of science and sensibility. He reminds us of what brings us to the table and what we ...
The Perfect Loaf: Craft & Science of Sourdough
It looks like a net and has just enough abrasiveness to grab on and scrub off the most stubborn dough. Instead of smearing it around like a sponge, the cloth grabs the dough like your friends when they hear you have an extra loaf of bread. If you hav...
Dough Cleaning Cloth
Guy Mirabella’s legacy is very much centred on food. As a book designer he was instrumental in the presentation of classic volumes by Stephanie Alexander, Christine Manfield and Charmaine Solomon, and for 20 years he operated Shop Ate Cafe & Stor...
Pranzo: Sicilian(ish) Recipes & Stories
Drinks Suggestions
My husband's all time favourite gift was the Beer Droid!
Our family all pitched in and bought this Beer Droid for my husband and he just loved it! I think is favourite thing (other than drinking the beer) was being able to monitor the brewing process via an app. This gift was a winner!
BrewArt BeerDroid
If your dad is an old-school whisky drinker, he’ll love this award-winning Scotch from Loch Lomond. In every sip he’ll be able to taste the highlands: a complex layering of green apple, vanilla and oak with subtle notes of peaty smoke. Pair it with p...
Loch Lomond 10YO Single Malt Whisky 700ml
This award-winning pinot noir opens with an aroma of dark cherry, blackberry and pomegranate with hints of spice, toast and earth, followed by a lush palate brimming with dark cherry and forest berries. There’s a bright acidity here that pairs well w...
James Busby Vineyard Series Tasmania Pinot Noir 750mL
After the popularity of alcoholic lemon squash, followed by its lemon lime counterpart, it was only a matter of time before Hard Rated Orange was on the cards. The vodka premix is an orange drink perfect for Dad to hold in one hand while wielding bar...
Hard Rated Orange 10pk Cans 375mL
Is your dad more of a trendsetter than a follower? Forget queuing for frothy matcha drinks; gift him a way to sip himself to caffeinated bliss. Miou’s chawan (matcha bowl) and chasen (bamboo whisk) are all you need to start him on his homemade matcha...
MIOU Matcha
A solid drink bottle is a great outdoor companion, whether he’s into hiking, cycling or gardening. This stainless steel number is a generous size, comes in 16 colours and keeps liquid cold for up to 12 hours.
Drinks Bottles | Reusable Coffee Cups & Bottles
Gorgeous bottle. It's what the classy people have on their shelves.
Don Julio 1942 Tequila | Total Wine & More
For the Bathroom
A few little luxury ideas for your man.
Prepare Papa for a night out with this beguiling scent by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Grand Soir combines resinous labdanum and benzoin with spicy tonka bean, vanilla and amber to make a statement. It’s confidence in a bottle.
Grand Soir Eau de parfum
Whether he’s going for the elder statesman look or something more quirky, beard oil makes a great gift for the follicled father. This one from Horace is scented with tobacco and vanilla and has a combination of hydrating and nourishing oils to shine ...
Beard Care Products - Natural Grooming for All Men
For the cosmopolitan father, there’s a classic shaving kit in a silicone leather-look Dopp bag. Open it to find a sleek Noah x Muhle double-edge razor and ash wood shave brush made in Germany with a supply of platinum-coated Japanese Feather blades, ...
The Best Shaving Kits for Men - Wet & Safety Razor Kits - NOAH
Nothing establishes Dad in his domain quite like a good pair of slippers and Fine Day has a range in 12 colourways. Made of woolly sheepskin with a rubber outsole, they’re both ultra comfy and warm but durable enough for the occasional trudge to the ...
Fine Day Cloud Slippers
If Dad has banished devices from his bedside table to improve sleep hygiene, then this is the perfect gift. The Lexon Ray alarm clock has old-school charm but includes enough tech wizardry to answer the essential questions of the day with a display t...
Lexon Clocks
Just for Fun
Some random items that he really appreciated.
My husband LOVES this headphone stand. It comes a huge variety of colours.
Custom Name headphone stand
Known for its luxuriously soft merino wool products, McIntyre offers timeless style and comfort with its Richard long-sleeve polo shirt. (And just in case he needs a pair, you can also find socks in the range.)
Richard long sleeve Polo - McIntyre
Melbourne jeweller Linden Cook crafts rings from recycled material – and no two are alike. Whether your father favours a classic signet or something with a sculptural twist, Cook’s dedication to simplicity and individuality comes through in each cust...
Linden Cook Rings
Get dad to flex his old-school film cred, showing everyone how to load and shoot with this camera, bundled with a 24-photo canister of film. An antidote to AI slop and touched up portraits, film photos are making a comeback, promising lo-fi authentic...
The Reloader® - Reusable Film Camera