17 Father’s Day gifts that will make him feel special

Best for: dad’s who takes his pizzas seriously

If you’re ready to spoil Dad with the most luxurious Father’s Day gift yet, the limited-edition Gozney x Hedley & Bennet pizza oven will get you to favourite-child status in no time.

This limited-edition collaboration unites Gozney and Hedley & Bennet’s shared vision of empowering and inspiring shefs and home cooks to chair their cooking obsession. Available in three gorgeous colourways inspired by the calming hues of a sunrise and a sunset (our pick is the Mash Up colourway), this pizza oven is going to be the most-loved kitchen appliance in his home.

The Arc XL features an innovative rolling flame and a revolutionary burner that replicates the flame of a traditional wood-fired oven. It distributes heat evenly and consistently, ensuring every slice is cooked to perfection. So, if he’s the cook of the home, or just love a good homemade pizza, you can’t go wrong with this top-of-the-line unit.

Available from August 7 onwards, just in time for Father’s Day.

Key features:

• Limited-edition colourway/collaboration
• Lateral rolling flame and revolutionary burner replicate the flame of a traditional wood-fired oven
• Compact design

Best for: the coffee enthusiast

This sleek Nespresso machine is worth rounding up the siblings and chipping in together to buy. Not only does it automatically froth milk to perfection at the touch of a button, it also creates the perfect strength coffee every time. It will also look fantastic sitting out and proud on the kitchen bench.

Key features:

• 30 seconds heat up time for coffee
• 3 seconds heat up time for milk
• Bluetooth and Wifi enabled for software updates
• 2L water capacity
• Automatic milk frothing

Best for: the outdoorsy dad

It doesn’t matter whether your dad is a ‘going fishing’ or a ‘going bush’ kind of guy (or both), this hard-wearing cooler from Yeti will serve him well. It has non-slip feet (which prevent it from rolling around on the back of the ute tray or car boot) and even has anchor points so it can be securely attached to a boat or ute tray. It’s tall enough to fit a bottle of wine and has a five-year warranty.

Key features:

• Permafrost insulation retains ice for days
• Neverfail hinge system
• Quick latches
• Heftyhauler shoulder strap
• Accommodates standard wine bottles

Best for: a day at the beach

Give Dad permission to take a day off and hit the beach by giving him a soft and fluffy beach towel from Hommey. Made from 100 per cent cotton, this blue and red colourway will be a breeze for him to spot right from the surf. 

Key features:

• 100% cotton construction
• 550gsm
• Available in an array of colours

Best for: a practical gift to keep him organised

For the soccer-mad dad, a luxe leather washbag. Confused about the relationship between football and washbags? So are we, but for some reason, a washbag is the accessory of choice for soccer stars including the likes of Christiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba. This sleek style from Country Road is made from 100 per cent leather and features subtle gunmetal-grey hardware.

Key features:

• 100% leather construction
• Textured leather outer
• Double zip compartments

Best for: truffle lovers

For the dad who puts sauce on everything, Truff White Hotter Sauce is a must, combining the umami flavour of white truffles with the tangy heat of red chilli peppers. 

Key features:

• Vegan and gluten-free
• Gift boxed packaging
• Made with rare white truffles

Best for: landscaping enthusiasts

Is the lawn your dad’s pride and joy? Then he’ll be totally floored by the incredible landscapes captured in this hardcover book by Phillip Withers and AB Bishop. It also features expert tips about plant selection, hard landscaping and all the basics of soil and garden maintenance. 

Key features:

• Hardcover
• Details the great possibilities for gardens in Australia

Best for: quality time with Dad

Quality time is the best gift you can give Dad this Father’s Day. Light up the firepit and gather around for a conversation over his favourite beverage and toasted marshmallows. This rust-resistant fire pit is suitable for both wood and charcoal.

Key features:

• Made to endure tough Australian climate
• Constructed with 3mm robust steel
• Weather-resistant

Best for: the home baker

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked, homemade bread, except perhaps, making homemade sourdough bread. All you need is the starter, which comes in this handy set which also includes premium organic flour (for feeding the starter) and a flexible dough scraper.

Key features:

• Bundle comes with everything you need to grow the sourdough starter
• No-knead bread recipe also included
• Recipe produces rustic style sourdough loaf

Best for: an easy and practical gift

This set of four whiskey glasses comes in a beautifully presented gift box, which is a win if you don’t love gift-wrapping presents. These tumblers are made in Germany and are dishwasher safe, made from premium quality crystal glass and just plain fantastic to drink whiskey out of.

Key features:

• Made from premium-quality crystal glass
• Gift-boxed packaging
• Dishwasher safe
• Set of 4

Best for: a good night’s sleep

There’s a certain point along the journey of life when aches and pains become familiar all-too-familiar companions. Give dad the gift of support and comfort with this high-density memory-foam pillow infused with charcoal to repel odours, absorb moisture and prevent dustmites. It will help relieve neck tension and allow him to get a better night’s rest, which is a pretty amazing gift. 

Key features:

• Charcoal-infused memory foam
• Medium profile that suits most sleepers
• Removable cover is machine washable

Best for: the work-from-home dad

Sony’s latest wireless noise-cancelling headphones feature a slick design, smooth matt finish and 30 hours of battery life. Perfect for dads who love music, audiobooks, podcasts or just plain old peace and quiet (these headphones are the industry leader in noise cancellation). 

Key features:

• Industry-leading noise cancellation
• Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music when you need to speak
• Superior call quality thanks to AI-based noise reduction algorithm
• 30 hours of battery life
• Alexa voice assistant built-in for hands-free use

Best for: those who love the simple things in life

Caravaning around the country is a dream many dads hold close to their hearts. If Dad also happens to be handy, he may be able to transform a sad old van into something luxurious and beautiful. Carlene and Michael Duffy’s guide to renovating vintage caravans should give him plenty of food for thought. 

Key features:

• Hardcover
• Complete ‘how-to’ guide to plan, renovate, and style a vintage van

Best for: the avid home cook

Every cook worth their salt should have a set of thoroughly maintained knives. But if your dad has been pushing through, cooking up all sorts of creations with blunt knives, this whetstone should fix that problem and give him a bit of a meditation moment while he’s at it.

Key features:

• 1000/6000 grit deluxe combination stone
• Includes sturdy plastic base

Best for: the dapper dad

Every dapper Dad needs a valet stand. That way, he can ensure his entire outfit is planned and pressed to perfection. This mango wood stand is the perfect addition to his stress-free morning routine.

Key features:

• Made from mango wood
• Available also in black or white finishes

Best for: the high-maintenance dad

Looking good is a full-time job, and to do it well, you need the right products. Enter Australian-made Burly styling creme and sea salt spray. It keeps stray hairs in place, and its natural finish won’t disrupt your dad’s assurances that he just ‘wakes up like this’.

Key features:

• Set comes with sea salt spray and styling creme
• Medium hold
• Natural finish
• Australian made

Best for: the dad who has everything

Trudon scents have been delighting the senses since 1643, and your dad has probably been sporting the same exact cologne since before you were born. It’s time for him to switch up his scent, and this fragrance, which gives off notes of black pepper, incense and myrrh, is a timeless choice.

Key features:

• Top notes: black pepper
• Heart notes: incense, myrrh, benzoin
• Base notes: cistus labdanum (rockrose)