Father's Day Gifts for 2

Father’s Day 2026 Gift Guide For Two

Father’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday the 6th of September in Australia, plenty of time to plan something better than another gift he’ll leave in the cupboard. RedBalloon Father’s Day Gifts for two are built around quality time: soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon, working through a tasting flight together, or spending the afternoon on the fairway. Browse the full range of gifts for Dad, then check the Father’s Day sale for the same experiences at a better price.

Top Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Two

When you’re picking Father’s Day presents for dads, the answer is usually connection, not stuff. Here are the experiences that turn into stories worth retelling:

Scenic hot air ballooning

Share a slow, sweeping hot air balloon flight with Dad, the kind of morning that becomes his favourite pub story for months.

 – Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast – For 2: Rise above the iconic vineyards for a 60 minute weekday flight, followed by a delicious a la carte breakfast at a winery served with sparkling wine.
– Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Geelong with Breakfast – For 2: Take in sweeping sunrise views of the Great Ocean Road and mountains before wrapping up the morning with a Champagne breakfast.

Cooking classes

If Dad likes taking over the kitchen, book a hands-on cooking class you can both get stuck into.

– Italian Pasta Cooking Class with Meal – For 2: Head to the Southern Highlands to master authentic pasta and fresh regional bread with Chef Stefano, finishing with a sit-down feast.
– Thai Street Food Cooking Class – For 2: Uncover the spices and traditional techniques behind Thai staples like Tom Yum and Pad Thai in a hands-on, 3 hour masterclass.

Spirit tastings

Sharpen your palates together over a proper spirit tasting.

– Whiskies of Japan Tasting Experience – For 2: A 90 minute masterclass at The Fox Hole in Sydney, where an expert guides you through six styles of Japanese whisky alongside mixers and palate cleansers.
– Tamborine Mountain Distillery Tour & Tasting – For 2: Go behind the scenes at Queensland’s oldest craft distillery, exploring the museum and rainforest gardens before a guided tasting of four signature spirits.

Golf packages

If he’s happiest on the fairway, book a golf retreat that goes further than his usual Saturday round.

– 3 Night Hamilton Island Golf Stay and Play Package – For 2: Stay at the Reef View Hotel, enjoy daily breakfast, and take a boat transfer to Dent Island to play 18 holes on Australia’s only island championship course.
– 3 Night Stay & Play at Cape Wickham Golf Links – For 2: Retreat to King Island in Tasmania to conquer 36 holes on the country’s top public coastal course while enjoying ocean view villa accommodation.

Paintball

For the dad who’d rather be dodging paintballs than sitting still, this is the one. Gear up together and settle old scores.

– Paintball Game with 100 Paintballs – Canberra: Gather a crew of family and friends for a half-day running wild across movie-set themed game zones, complete with 100 paintballs per person and full protective gear.
– Paintball Experience – 100 Paintballs – Sunshine Coast: Suit up and dive into five intense 20 minute scenarios, including capture the flag and the infamous bunker game, with breaks built in to restrategise.

Go karting

Put his driving skills to the test and see who really owns the family bragging rights.

– Duo Indoor Karting Experience – South Coast – For 2: A great choice for a family day out. Buckle up side by side in a specially engineered duo kart where adults help navigate the indoor turns.
– Indoor Go Kart Racing Experience – Melbourne – For 2: Tear down the straights and conquer the hairpin turns at Port Melbourne’s premium indoor track, then take home your printed lap time records to prove who won.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Father’s Day?

Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. In 2026, that falls on Sunday the 6th of September. Knowing the date early gives you time to plan something better than a last-minute gift.

What are good Father’s Day gifts for two people?

The best Father’s Day presents for dads are shared experiences, not things that end up in a drawer. Good gifts for two focus on quality time: a wine and dine package, a scenic cruise, or a cooking class where you make the meal together.

What are unique Father’s Day experience gifts for two?

Skip the usual gifts and go for something he wouldn’t book himself: a sunrise hot air balloon flight, or a coastal getaway paired with a golf package.

What’s a good first Father’s Day gift for two?

A first Father’s Day is worth marking properly. Skip the practical baby gear and book something just for the two of you, a relaxed lunch or a short overnight stay, so he gets a day that’s actually about him for once.