Great experiences to share with dad this Father's Day

by Elise Viviani

Take advice from our customers who nailed it.

Can’t decide which RedBalloon experience to buy Dad? We’ve pulled together a couple raving reviews from our customers of Father’s Day presents that went down a treat. From fishing trips to V8 racing, gift Dad an enriching experience gift this Father’s Day.

Hot air balloon flying over the Hunter Valley
NSW: Hot air ballooning over the Hunter Valley with breakfast

“This has to go down as the best Father’s Day gift ever! We all absolutely loved this experience and I highly recommend it. It was just perfect in every way. It’s definitely one for the bucket list that everyone should do at least once in their life. The staff were amazing and everything went like clockwork. 5 stars!” Renee.

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V8 race car drive and hot laps Brisbane
QLD: V8 race car drive and hot laps combo – 9 laps

“Bought this for Father’s Day and it was a massive hit with my dad. He did the 6 laps driving and the 3 hot laps with professional. Highly recommended the hot laps as you get to experience it with someone who really pushes the accelerator and gives you your money’s worth,” Steff.

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Man fishing at sea on boat
VIC: Sea fishing adventure 

“My sister and I brought our dad a fishing voucher for Father’s Day and he had a really great time, caught a lot of fish and he was more impressed that they cleaned them for him so all he had to do was cook it when he got home and his been talking about it since he got home,” Stacey.

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Tapas plates at Tramsheds Sydney
WA: Small plates with cocktails

“The food was cooked to perfection, the lamb shoulder just melted in my mouth. We went in for the small platters and cocktails, a present from my daughter for Father’s Day, but stayed on or a main each,” Ross.

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Aerial view of Newcastle coastline
NSW: Skydive over Newcastle – 12,000ft

“I purchased this for my husband for Father’s Day 2020. He had such a great experience and the instructor was fantastic! He was even offered the opportunity to do a backflip out of the plane which he loved!” Kymberly.

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XXXX Brewery Brisbane
QLD: XXXX brewery tour with beer tasting

“As a Father’s Day present for three dads this tour can’t be beat. Our tour guide was upbeat, realistic and knowledgeable and enthusiastic about beer. He even made me want to work at XXXX by the end. The beer tasting was good and the free pool table in the bar after the tour capped off a good experience,” Doih.

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Flyboarding experience Penrith, Sydney
NSW: Jetpack and/or flyboard experience – Gosford

“This was a surprise Father’s Day gift for my husband for his 1st ever Father’s Day. He absolutely loved it! He has done lots of snowboarding and water activities in the past and says this was one of the best! The Flyboard is a lot of fun to watch as a spectator too as they go face-planting into the water!” Anh.

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NSW: Photography workshop

“I purchased this as a Father’s Day present for my husband who was interested in taking quality photos but not really sure of all the functions on his camera. On his return from the experience, he couldn’t stop talking about it. He said he’d learnt so much and said the guide was very knowledgeable and very good on passing on his knowledge. Definitely recommend to beginner photographers,” Olympia.

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