Father’s Day gift ideas

When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, you want to come up with an idea that’s thoughtful, unique and really shows you know your dad. This Father’s Day, go that extra mile with a memorable experience he will look back on for years to come. From V8 race car driving and helicopter flights to BBQ cooking classes and wine tastings and more, discover the RedBalloon range of Father’s Day gifts Australia-wide that he’s sure to love.

When is Father's Day in Australia?

Father's Day in Australia is held on the first Sunday of September, and will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 1st September 2024. Mark your calendars and get ready to honour and celebrate the fathers, father figures, stepfathers, fathers-in-law and family friends in your life with our wide range of Father’s Day gifts and experiences.

Best Father's Day gifts Australia 2024?

Searching for amazing Father’s Day presents that aren’t your typical pair of socks or wallet? Make this year’s celebration extra special with Father's Day activities and experiences that he’ll never forget from RedBalloon. Check out:

• Skydiving
• BBQ cooking class
• Shark diving
• Race car driving
• Hot air ballooning
• Helicopter flight
• Wine tasting and tour
• Steakhouse dining experience
• Jet boat ride
• Scenic or dining cruise

Simple Father’s Day gift ideas

At RedBalloon, you'll find a variety of experiences you can book in for your dad to enjoy some 'me-time', or fun with the whole family. Get inspired by these simple-but-satisfying Father's Day experiences:

1. Wining & dining: treat your dad to a premium dining experience at one of our amazing restaurants. You can organise it to be just the two of you to enjoy some quality father child bonding time together or bring the whole family along.
2. Whale watching tour: spend the day outdoors on a scenic cruise spotting whales as they breach the surface. Father’s Day happens to be during whale watching season, making it the perfect time to experience these majestic creatures up close.
3. Cooking class: Take Dad to a hands-on cooking class where he will learn culinary skills and plenty of new recipes. We also offer solo cooking classes for two people, so you can enjoy the experience together before indulging in your delicious meals.
4. Golfing experiences: Treat dad to a golfing weekend with a few mates or help him perfect his swing and improve his putting with some golf lessons from a professional. Our Father's Day golf gifts are sure to tempt even the most serious golf enthusiast.
5. Father’s Day lunch: If the way to your dad’s heart is through his stomach, spoil him to a mouth-watering steakhouse meal or a seafood feast with our Father’s Day lunch ideas.
6. Beer or spirit tasting: For dads who love a tipple, treat his taste buds to one of our spirit tasting or brewery experiences. Discover behind-the-scenes tours, masterclasses with a take-home bottle, boutique distillery experiences and more.

Gift ideas for first Father’s Day or dads-to-be

A first Father’s Day is an extra-special occasion and deserves a memorable Father’s Day gift to match. For new dads and those with little ones on the way, check out these unforgettable Father’s Day experiences:

1. V8 car driving: Spoil him with the ultimate experience behind the wheel of a race car. Watch dad or dad-to-be put pedal to metal around some of the best racing tracks in the country
2. Tandem skydiving: send him sky high with a bucket list-worthy skydiving experience. He’ll get to tick off jumping from up to 14,000ft whilst experiencing over 60 seconds of free-falling before coming in to land with his family cheering him on from the ground.
3. Supercar driving experiences: Let him live the dream and feel the exhilaration of driving in a Lamborghini, Ferrari and Lotus at Sydney Motorsport Park. This is the only driving experience in Australia where you can get behind the wheel of one of these iconic supercars and break the speed limit on the circuit.
4. Adventure sports: For action-loving dads, treat him to an incredible experience zip lining through bushland, abseiling down cliff faces, canyoning or climbing iconic structures like the Story bridge.
5. Hot air ballooning: Reignite the romance with a scenic hot air balloon ride for two this Father’s Day. You’ll both experience the magic of soaring over a changing landscape at sunrise and experience breathtaking views as you float peacefully through the air.

How to book a Father's Day present from RedBalloon?

There are a couple of simple steps involved for buying your Father’s Day present from RedBalloon. Simply jump onto the website and browse through our curated range of Father’s Day gifts or experiences available. Once you find the perfect experience, add it to your cart and follow the steps at checkout. Here you can choose to have the experience voucher emailed so you can print or send it to your dad directly. Alternatively, you can choose a gift package so it arrives in a striking red envelope. Make sure to include a personalised message on your voucher at check out. It is the perfect finishing touch to make your Father’s Day present that much more special.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out our Father’s Day present ideas page. This will help you discover the perfect gift for your old man based on his personality and interests. You can also check out our wider range of gifts for men if you’re after more experiences across all our categories. Make sure you keep your eyes pealed for our Father's Day sale to save on selected experiences! It's the perfect way to find enriching experiences to gift your dad at a great price. If you're a little tight on cash this year, why not discover the best Father's Day gifts to buy using Afterpay.