Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Dad might say he doesn’t want to be spoiled on September 1, but he’ll be glad you ignored him when he opens any one of these awesome gifts. SMOKIN’ HOT | Harnessing a wood-fired smoky flavour when cooking outdoors can get tricky.

This Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker is portable, so Dad can play caveman in the backyard – albeit on a high-tech level. Click the Woodfire Flavour button to start roasting the pellets in the integrated smoke box, lift the hood and decide whether you want to use it as a BBQ grill for your meat, an air fryer for your sides, or opt for functions to bake, roast, dehydrate or reheat. $699, from retailers and ninjakitchen.

com.au NEW WAVE | If Dad’s an original salty dog, he’ll love one of these longboard-shaped rugs from Aussie shaper Thomas Bexon (of Thomas Surfboards) who has collaborated with Double to create six (59cm x 290cm) runners inspired by 70s surf shacks named after legendary East Coast surf spots. Machine washable, they’re great for hallways and sundecks.

Perhaps savvy grommets could gift one in the hope it ends up in their bedroom. $520, double.online ABOVE PAR | Does Dad’s golf game need all the help it can get? Then at least bring his look up to par with some stylish accessories, such as this leather golf shoe bag ($1325) and golf scorecard holder ($400.