20 Father's Day gift ideas for every budget
For the sleep-deprived Dad
Only one thing makes the months of sleep deprivation that comes with a newborn better, coffee. Surprise him with the new Nepresso U machine (and maybe a month's worth of capsules).
Buy it now: Nespresso U machine, $299 Nespresso.
For the Dad who has everything
For when it's the thought that counts, you can't go wrong with a greeting card - especially this screenprinted one from Sass & Peril.
Buy it now: Arrow Father's Day card, $5 Etsy.
For the new Dad
If your youngest isn't old enough to buy their own gift, Dad will love his favourite photo framed.
Buy it now: Dad Pewter Photo Frame, $14.95 Gifts for Blokes.
For the Dad who knows everything (but maybe doesn’t)
From changing nappies and burping babies to building sand castles and ridding a room of monsters, this book is loaded with Stuff Every Dad Should Know.
Buy it now: Stuff Every Dad Should Know $9.95 Amazon.
For the action-loving Dad
Has your dad always fancied himself a bit of a James Bond? Make his dreams come true with this stainless steel, water-resistant PXR-7 watch.
Buy it now: PXR-7 series Watch by Michael Young $89.95 Hart & Heim.
For the geeky Dad
Does the Dad in your life still talk about remote control cars and like playing video games? Then chances are he'll be right into this remote control racing buggy (it turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into remote control device).
Buy it now: AppRacer $99.95 Gifts for Blokes.
For the surfer Dad
Update his old, worn-down thongs for this tropical pair from Havianas.
Buy it now: Palms Navy $29.95 Havianas.
For the Dad with the sweet tooth
Why not say Happy Father's Day in a unique and edible way.
Buy it now: DAD chocolate letters $17.90 Freckleberry
For the early bird Dad
This gadget transforms your iPhone 4 or 3GS, iPad or iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation) into a silent "un-alarm clock" and sleep sensor. It's night-time wristband gently nudges you awake (minimising partner disturbance), shows how well you slept and the cradle charges your phone while you sleep. He is going to love you for this (and so will Mum).
Buy it now: Lark Un-Alarm Clock and Sleep Sensor $129.95 Apple store.
For the poker-playing Dad
Update his daggy old cards with these sleek monocromatic playing cards.
Buy it now: Playing cards $16.95 Hart & Heim.
For the sporty Dad
If the last fragrance your Dad used was Old Spice (before the ads) then give him a bottle of the new Polo Blue Sport fragrance by Ralph Lauren.
Polo Blue Sport is available in Eau de Toilette 125ml for $129 and 75ml for $99. On counter: 26th August 2012.
For the Dad-to-be
A baby book written in a way guys can relate to: this handbook covers everything from delivery of baby from "Mother Nature Heavy Industries," regular servicing of your baby, standard equipment, the cooling system and liquid waste disposal and warning signs.
Buy it now: Baby Owners Manual $19.95 Gifts for Blokes.
For the money-wise Dad
Giving your dad the money clip he always wanted for Father's Day: priceless.
Buy it now: Varde money clip & card case $59.95 Elk.
For the distinguished Dad
If your Dad is the well-travelled, cultured type he'll definitely appreciate a timeless Jo Malone fragrance. We love the Nutmeg & Ginger combination.
Buy it now: Jo Malone cologne 30ml $90.00 Jo Malone.
For the Dad who really does just want socks
If he insists that's all he needs, spoil him with a fun pair from Happy Socks.
Buy it now: Stripe Half Combed Cotton $14.95 Happy Socks.
For the auto-addict Dad
If he's mad about cars, he'll be mad about these gearbox cufflinks.
Buy it now: Manual Gear Box Cufflinks $29.95 Hart & Heim.
For the pizza loving Dad
If he loves barbecueing but isn't a fan of cooking inside the house, get him started on home cooked pizza's with the Pizza Nite Blokes Box. Includes pizza cutter, sauce, olives and pizza lifter.
Buy it now: Pizza Nite Blokes Box $69.95 Gifts for Blokes.
For the protective Dad
If he wants to protect his beloved MacBook as much as he want to protect his kids, he'll love this canvas and leather laptop sleeve from Toffee.
Buy it now: Pocket pouch (13" Mac or PC) $89.95 Toffee.
For the snap happy Dad
If you need to apologise for all the late nights and worry you caused your father growing up, this award-winning 20 mega-pixel camera from Sony will definitely do the job.
Buy it now: 20.2 Mega Pixel DSCRX100 Cyber-shot camera $899 Sony.
For the light-fingered Dad
Let’s face it most men don’t like to admit to using ‘beauty’ products but will happily dip their fingers into our jars of expensive creams when we're not around. Give him his own soap-free cleanser in a convenient (read: man-friendly) bar.
Buy it now: Dermalogica Clean Bar $39 Dermalogica.
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