Show Dad how much you value him this Father’s Day with a gift he really will love
Figuring out what to get Dad for Father’s Day can be as tricky as assembling a piece of flat-pack furniture, so we’ve done the hard work for you. Our curation of Father’s Day gifts is chock-full of thoughtful presents, from wall art that reflects his love of sport to a mounted wine rack for the dad who appreciates a good vintage.
Dive into our Father’s Day gift guide below to find the perfect souvenir for Dad. Let’s make Sunday, 1 September a day to remember!
The best Father’s Day gifts 2024
1. Waitaki River Mouth Photographic Print
from $195.00 at Emma Willetts Photography
For any adventure dad reminiscing of holidays-past, this print of the Waitaki River, just north of Oamaru, is the perfect gift. With four sizes to choose from, this print would look amazing hung in the living room, the office, or as additional decor leaning against the wall from a console table or desk.
2. Bathrobe in Merlot
$168.98 at Hommey
For chilly mornings coffee in hand, or afternoon in front of the TV with a glass of merlot, this super cosy trans-seasonal robe is the at-home essential. It’s 100% cotton too, so easy to wash, easy to take care of.
While you’re adding these robes to cart, grab yourself one too. They’re so goregous, so why not match?
3. Lego Nintendo Entertainment System
$424.99 at Lego
If you have a dad who loves raves on about the good ole-days of walkmen and Pac-Man arcade games, this Nintendo lego set may be the best gift to recapture that childhood majic. The system includes authentic repoductions of the original console, controller and Game Pak cartridge, plus a 1980s retro TV.
4. Roam 2 Portable Speaker
$339.00 at Sonos
For those that love to take sound everywhere, the Roam 2 makes it easy. Whether your dad is one to take a speaker on a roadtrip, down to the beach, or just for a kitchen dance party, this speaker is ready to go. As the features include a 10-hour battery life, drop resistance, Apple Airplay and voice enability, the Roam will power through.
5. Wilderness: The Most Sensational Natural Places on Earth, by Penny Watson
$84.50 at Paper Plus
This coffee table book is fresh, inviting, and may inspire an adventure to one of the 40 most ‘sensatioanl wilderness destinations’ on earth. From towering forests to desert dunes, these places remind us of our yearning to be among nature. Whether your dad’s an armchair nomad or eager backpacker, they’ll be grateful to receive this gift.
6. Galaxy Watch7
$499.00 at Samsung
For the fathers wanting to lose the dad bod, this smart watch will track workouts and sleep, and create a snapshot of their overall fitness. All that, plus, it’ll actually tell the time.
7. Tennessee Whiskey Gift Box
$99.95 at Celebration Box
For the whiskey lover, this gift box will no doubt be a hit. With one 350ml Jack Daniel bottle and two minis (alongside a bunch of delicious chocolate) this is the perfect gift for the dad who has everything.
8. Fireside in Queenstown Scented Candle
$99.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
If you can’t afford to get him a weekend away, Fireside in Queenstown – the candle – is the next best thing. With notes of cinnamon, clove, sandalwood, orris and guaiac wood, this candle is as intense as a flickering fire after a day on the slopes.
9. Vertuo Pop Solo Coffee Machine
$269.00 at Nespresso
Help your dad get up in the morning with a brand new, but super cute, coffee machine from Nespresso. It’s pure, compact and comes in a range of colours, and of course, creates delicious coffee.
9. Collins Microsuede Slippers
$154.44 at The Iconic
Let dad relax in style with these Polo Ralph Lauren Collins slippers. They’re super soft on the inside and luxurious on the outside. So elevated, that your dad may be tempted to wear them to Sunday lunch.
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