14 Failproof Gift Ideas For The Best Father’s Day Yet
This Year We’re Shopping Local
24th August, 2021
Kinta Brewing
After the few months we’ve all had, it’s important to support Shire-based businesses when shopping for the perfect gift this Father’s Day. Whether near or far, the dads, grandads, uncles, father-in-laws and all father figures out there deserve to feel loved. Our gift guide covers every budget and personality type, making the seemingly impossible mission of finding the perfect gift, a walk in the park. From locally brewed beer and smooth reds to a meat delivery or dessert box, here’s 14 gifts that will guarantee you outshine your siblings this Father’s Day.
Treat Yourself By Jess
For a dad who is always eyeing off the sweet treats, this Father’s Day range by Treat Yourself by Jess is sure to hit the spot. First on the menu is a box of Jess’s famous Chocolate Tim Tam Cupcakes. Your dad can devour a Tim Tam topped cupcake with goooooey chocolate filling and Swiss meringue buttercream… Or for the all-rounder (that is, sweet, savoury, and booze), the Father’s Day Booze and Graze Box is a winner. Filled with a personalised wine glass, your alcohol of choice, crackers, cheese, dried meats and sweets, your dad can graze his day away.
From $35 | Free Sutherland Shire Delivery
Farmgate To Plate
If your dad is the family grillmaster, bring the ‘wow factor’ to your Father’s Day BBQ with incredible meat from local butcher, Farmgate to Plate, whose reputation speaks for itself. With the likes of a Dry Aged Tomahawk or Wagyu Rump Cap, your dad will be in meat heaven. Up your order with a world-class Japanese knife found in-store, house-made sauce or cookbook. BONUS: Farmgate also offers a range of boutique Australian wines, specifically selected to accompany their range of meat. For the full experience, add a bottle to your order!
Enter SHIRESCOUT10 at checkout for 10% off your delivery
Uniqe Home
Uniqe Home has three beautiful gift packs available, covering dads that like to entertain, sip on a stiff drink or enjoy a full-bodied shiraz. First up, The Spirit Dad. Filled with The Everleigh Bottling Co, each cocktail is hand-made and bottled with the distinctive attention to detail that is witnessed at the Everleigh, in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Choose from five flavour combinations - Old fashioned, Negroni, Coffee House, Manhattan or Martini. Ensuring dad is only drinking from the best, this gift also includes 2 Crystal Glasses, made in Tuscany.
Now for The Red Wine Dad, for the man who loves a glass, or two. The star of the show, of course, is the irresistibly smooth and well rounded Wileys Creek Cabernet Shiraz. A perfect drop to enjoy with a roast or by the fire. Laying next to the red is a recycled teak cheese board and a mini cheese platter. After all, what’s a glass of red without a slice of cheese?
Lucky last, The Entertaining Dad. A no-brainer for dads who love to entertain, this option also features the teak board and mini cheese platter, but with the addition of a 100% European linen black apron.
From $69 | Free Sutherland Shire Shipping
Primrose Avenue
Take your Father’s Day lockdown lunch up a level, or 10, with the help of new Shire-based business, Primrose Avenue. Primrose offers luxurious table settings that will ensure an unforgettable day for your dad. Simply choose your theme, plus any fun add-ons and their team will pack and deliver your insta-worthy arrangement. For a bit of fun, check out their Sorrento Collection. Paired with some soul-warming pasta and a bottle of red, your dad will be transported to the South of Italy in no time.
Settings start from $20pp | Free Sutherland Shire delivery
Jibbon Key
Jibbon Key is the gift your dad didn’t know he needed. Made from Italian leather, Jibbon is one of the most refined key organisers on the market. Every detail has been carefully considered, from material selection to user experience. Not only is it made to protect your keys, but with Jibbon, keys stay silent! Now that’s what we call handy. So put an end to your dad’s annoying, noisy key bundle with Jibbon Key.
TIP: add the 5 in 1 stainless steel tool to your order, giving your dad the convenience of having a bottle opener, screwdriver, box cutter, nail file and pry tool at the ready. After all, superdads are only as good as their tools...
From $49.90 | Free Sutherland Shire delivery
Pago and Co
Gift curators, Pago & Co, have every kind of dad covered this Father’s Day. Featuring quality produce, renowned wines, locally brewed beers, lockdown grooming essentials and more, their range of pre-curated gift boxes speak for themselves. Our top picks? Beards and Beers, The Fancy Fella, and for a gift he won’t forget, Lasting Impressions; filled with much-loved Australian brands such as RM Williams, Cupitt Winery, Hutwoods and Hunter Lab.
If you’re up for a bit of creative fun, design your very own custom gift box under ‘You Create’. You can select as many or as few items as you like and personalise every last detail down to the colour gift box or wrapping paper used!
From $65 | Free nationwide delivery on all orders using code ‘LOCKDOWNLOVE’
Left your gift to the last minute or want to avoid courier delays? Contactless pickup is also available 6 days a week, from 9am-4pm.
Kinta Brewery
New locally-brewed Lager alert! Kinta Brewing, by local brother duo, is guaranteed to make your beer-loving dad a happy man this Father’s Day. Light tasting, full-flavoured and smooth, this lager is available in a 6-pack or case of 24. We recommend opting for the case, in the hopes your dad lets you have one or two... After all, what better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with an ice-cold, refreshing lager. Cheers to the dads!
From $25 | Free Sutherland Shire shipping
Raw Edge Boutique
Every dad deserves to enjoy a little downtime and thanks to Miranda-based boutique, Raw Edge, they can. Raw Edge has put together the ultimate alcohol-infused gift packs, sure to set your dad’s heart on fire. Complete with a bottle of Mr Consistent Sours, Dehydrated Orange, Johnny Walker, 2 x Whisky Glasses and a Father’s Day Card, your dad will be set for a relaxing day in. If a cheeky marg is more your dad's style, swap the Sours Pack for a Margarita essentials!
From $140 | Free Sutherland Shire delivery on Father’s Day
Orders closed midday 3rd September
Sweet Flair
There’s no better way to say ‘I love you Dad’ than with an indulging heart-shaped cake from local baking queen, Sweet Flair. Almost too pretty to eat, this show-stopping Father’s Day range is styled to perfection. The three flavours on offer will tantalise any taste bud - Caramel Charm, Vanilla King and Dark Lover. Caramel Charm, their caramel mud cake, has us drooling with Italian meringue buttercream, white chocolate, pockets of salted caramel, roasted pecans and caramel macarons. Let’s just say, if your dad has an eye for detail (and a stomach for filling) he's going to love this!
$150 per cake | $10 Sutherland Shire delivery
Hendrix Coffee Co
For the foodie dad, Hendrix Coffee Co Pantry Staple Packs are bang on. From chilli oil and chocolate, to coffee and jalapeño and tequila relish, your dad will be chuffed with this box of goodies.
Option 1 - $60 Pantry Staples Pack
1 x Mama Liu’s Chilli Oil
1 x Birdsnake Strange Magic Choc Sauce
1 x 250g Cample Coffee Sweet Tooth Blend
2 x Birdsnake Small Chocolate Bar
1 x St Ali Gin Mayo
1 x Drunken Sailor Jalapeño and Tequila Relish
Option 2 - $100 Pantry Staples Pack
1 x Lulu’s Remedy Nduja Chilli Oil
1 x Westmont Chilli Juice
2 x Birdsnake Small Chocolate Bar
1 x Hot Luck/Rico’s Taco Hot Quince Sauce
1 x Tumami Everything Spread by Alice
1 x Drunken Sailor Strawberry Rose Jam
1 x Old Bones Smoked Garlic Chilli Sauce
1 x Chotto Motto Crispy Chilli Oil
1 x 250g Sample Coffee Sweet Tooth Blend
Renowned for their incredible toasties and unique flavour combinations, we’re not surprised to see such a unique range of quality products. To order, pop by Hendrix Cafe or send them a DM via Instagram!
From $60 | Pick up or free Sutherland Shire delivery available
Notaras Fish Markets
Thanks to Notaras, your dad will be dining on platters of seafood like the king he is this Father’s Day! Impossible to miss, Notaras is a seafood institution located on the Kingsway in Cronulla. This one-stop-shop has every seafood-loving dad covered, with a range of hot and cold seafood platters. Their Grilled Platter for two or four comes with the likes of salmon and scallop skewers, prawns, octopus, calamari, mussels, squid and more. To really amp up the experience, don’t forget to add the lobster mornay! After you pick up your ‘hot’ platter to go, pop into their ‘fresh’ seafood section for some sashimi and anything else that catches your eye. We can already envisage dads grinning ear to ear across the Shire...
47 The Kingsway, Cronulla | Seafood Platter from $68.90
River Folk
Riverfolk, a charming homewares and gift store hidden in Como, has a carefully curated edit of Father’s Day gift ideas! Shop from their pre-made gift boxes or if you’re a confident shopper, build your own. From funky socks and ‘Love Ya Dad’ chocolate to Drunken Sailor relishes, coffee blends, records, books and more, Riverfolk is working hard to ensure you make dad grin from ear to ear this Father’s Day! With personalised gift wrapping also available, you’re good to go.
From $11 | Free Sutherland Shire Shipping
Apache Rose
Hidden in an arcade just off Cronulla Mall is Apache Rose, a beautiful little store filled with homewares, art, furniture and gifts. If your dad’s struggling with cabin fever this lockdown, check out Apache’s Cronulla Rocks Puzzle or Cronulla Tides Towel, both designed by Anthony Glick, a Bondi Lifeguard. The towel, both lightweight and quick-drying will give your dad that extra push he needs to go for a morning dip or surf, whilst the 1000 piece puzzle will keep him entertained for hours on those cooler days. You’ll also find Acca Kappa, a beautiful Italian fragrance and a new French skincare range dropping this week.
From $39.95 | Delivery Australia wide with free delivery available from Cronulla to Caringbah
Treat M’ Sweet
These adorable cookie packs are the perfect gift for Dad on behalf of the young ones this Father’s Day. Choose from a puppy, dinosaur, or donut theme and the rest is easy! The kids will beam with excitement when they watch Dad’s face light up with delight. Contact Treat ‘M Sweet via Instagram or Facebook to place an order! Warning: Guaranteed not to last long.
$20 per box | Pick up available from Oyster Bay or free Sutherland Shire delivery for two or more boxes