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) from Mulberry.
We’re swinging towards this golf balls and holder set ($565). Lined with durable nylon and featuring a handy carabiner attachment, the zipped leather bag contains a trio of Mulberry-branded Pro V1 Titleist balls. mulberry.
com HOT STUFF | When Pop tells you he doesn’t want anything for D-Day and actually means it, this aromatic oil infused with toasted spices is a great tokenistic gift, especially if he’s a gourmand. A mouthwatering blend of crunchy onion, garlic and crispy chilli flakes, the oil adds a spicy umami kick to rice, noodles, steamed vegetables, dumplings and even pizzas. Mary Magdalene Crispy Chilli Oil, $22, winonawine.
com HEX APPEAL | Orlebar Brown is rolling out an Automobili Lamborghini-inspired resort wear collection over the next three years that will include swim shorts, resort shirts, trousers, polos, T-shirts and a towel, all featuring a mix of prints and jacquard designs incorporating the Italian carmaker’s signature bold colours and hexagon-inspired markers. Expect audacious orange and electric-blue options along with subtle styles in black with simplified logos. Bray Rash Guard, $475; Bulldog Bonded Swim Shorts, $775.
orlebarbrown.com CHAIR MAN | Dads need their own perch for marathon TV sessions. This Mena style armchair by Adelaide’s Franco Crea is elegant and structured, yet still something you could sink into.
The hardwood timber frame has a removable metal ledge for functionality, everything is hand-stitched, and the timber arms with subtle chamfer detail make the chair appear to float. Available in leather, velvet and wool-alpaca blend options, and priced from $6900. francocrea.
com.au FOOTY FEVER | No Father’s Day gift guide would be complete without socks. Aussie e-tailer Paire is doing a Father’s Day Sock Box, which includes three calf-length pairs in Black, Stormy Blue and Snow, made from a blend of merino wool and organic cotton, which miraculously manages to stop stench at the source.
Not saying your feet stink, Dad. $60, paire.com.
au GONE SURFING | One of the most anticipated openings for 2024 is Sea Sea, a 70s-inspired 25-room hotel at Crescent Head in northern NSW. Owners George Gorrow and his wife Cisco Tschurtschenthaler are also behind The Slow in Bali, which gives you a rough idea of what to expect. Former fashion designer Gorrow says Sea Sea has a more sleepy, sun-kissed, Aussie surf-town vibe.
It’s scheduled to open on November 1, but gift vouchers for stays are selling now. [email protected] Crescent Head, NSW.
GOOD RAP | If Dad’s a discerning dresser and open to styling flourishes, Tasmania’s Waverley Mills does fantastic wool scarves that look great wrapped once around the neck (very Brad Pitt) or looped through as a Parisian knot. Made from an 18-micron Beaufront merino wool, they cost $149, but during August if you buy a Waverley Mills throw (like this Trellis Travel Rug, $279), the scarf comes free. waverleymills.
com DRAM GOOD STUFF | Now’s the time to remind Dad good things come to those who wait. This fabulous new fragrance from Penhaligon’s will be released on September 2, the day after Father’s Day. But trust us, he won’t mind holding out.
After a syrupy start (that’s the bergamot and raspberry), the scent morphs into a gorgeous woody ode to whisky. Thus, he can hit the bottle hard – and still skip a hangover. Penhaligon’s The Dandy, $375, (02) 9182 2852 NEIGH SAYER | Does Dad’s office desk need zhushing? This handmade wood equine sculpture is one step up from a chic paperweight.
At 32cm high, it doubles as a puzzle that Dad can pull apart and reassemble when the 3pm slump hits. Made from solid ebonised mahogany pieces, it clicks satisfyingly into place with magnets. Game on! Samarcande Brainteaser Sculpture, $10,015, hermes.
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