Last minute gift ideas to support local this Father’s Day

Father's Day is this Sunday 5 September and if you need a last minute gift idea, you can get your hands on a winning Father's Day gift within a stone’s throw!

There are so many great ideas and experiences right here on the Beaches that you can buy now and enjoy later (i.e. outside of lockdown!). Think a private lesson with a golf pro, hiring a boat for the day, a brewery tour, unique artwork or fancy handmade keep cup.

And the best bit is, dad gets an awesome gift and you’ll be supporting our local businesses who are doing it tough during lockdown. 

If you’re stuck for ideas, try one of these.

Many local restaurants and cafes are offering Father’s Day brunch, lunch and dinner specials that are delivered direct to your dad’s door. Find out if your local is doing anything special and support them.

Or buy a gift voucher for later!

Lots of local surf shops, gift shops and other retailers have online stores with popular last minute gift ideas for dad.

Support our local tourism operators who are feeling the pinch and explore our glorious LGA.

Buy a gift voucher or spend some time with your dad and hire a kayak, stand up paddle board, or mountain bike (just make sure it’s genuine essential exercise and can be done in a COVID safe way). Tip: Remember you can only exercise with one other person or people from your own household.

Once those restrictions ease, dad will be ready to get out of the house and try new things. Vouchers for a local cooking class, art workshop, spa voucher (dads like spa days too!) can be something extra special you could do together.

Some of our local businesses are even holding virtual experiences like escape rooms, gin tasting and more, which you could enjoy on the day.

A perfect local present is the gift of theatre with a gift voucher to Glen Street Theatre to be enjoyed when their doors reopen again.

Support our local creative community by buying a unique gift for dad from a local artist or from our MAG&M Design Shop.

Do some good and give the money you would spend on a material gift to a charity your dad feels passionate about. There are many local charities and services who could do with your donation right now.

Who doesn’t love a little bit of greenery to add to their living room or working from home office? Buy a funky new plant online from your local nursery and get it delivered to your dad.

Remember to wrap your gifts sustainably by using old wrapping paper, ribbon, fabric, newspaper and make your own cards.

While we can’t get together as normal on Sunday, we hope you’re able to make your dad and the important men in your life feel special.