Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas Dads Will Love

It’s that time of year again – the time when you want to make the special man in your life – it could be your dad, grandfather or even someone you think of as your second dad – feel appreciated. But it’s not always easy to come up with good gift ideas for dads. Luckily, we’ve looked through the shelves and discovered a whole range of Father’s Day presents. From a personalised mug that will remind him of you every time he takes a sip of tea, to a fountain pen to treasure forever, there’s a range of gift ideas for dads to suit every budget.

Unique Father’s Day Gifts Under $25

There’s no need to spend a fortune when shopping for presents for Dad. There’s a little something here that will suit him, no matter what his interests. Choose one that he’ll treasure or team up with your siblings to get him a few fun gifts.

For the Working Dad

Keep a working dad productive with practical Father’s Day presents, like a desk organiser and fancy pen.

You might have been seeing a bit more of that special guy lately, especially if he’s splitting his work time between home and the office. Up his commuting style with a new laptop sleeve. You can choose one in smart olive and navy tones to match his suit or go for one that looks as though it’s made from denim. Both zip up for security and offer side pockets for all his pens and other office necessities.

Perhaps it’s the office space that needs a little love. If he’s forever losing his Post-its and pens (and you know nothing about where they went, ahem), a desk organiser might be in order. Otto has a smart grey one, with two drawers and two pencil holders, plus it’s made from recycled materials. Why not add a smart-looking gel pen or two to his Father’s Day gift to put in it? If he’s still using a random branded promotional mouse pad in the home office, trade it in for a solidly stylish round, leather-look version.

Going into meetings, he’ll always look like he knows exactly what he’s doing when he’s carrying the Otto tan leather-look journal. Inside are 240 pages with dot grid rulings to jot down ideas and notes, as well as a back pocket for small loose papers.

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For the Creative Dad

Inspire him with Father’s Day gifts, like acrylic paints and colour markers, to encourage creativity.

If he’s always making something or getting into painting and drawing as much as the kids, add some extra elements to his creative kit. A full set of acrylic paints in all the colours of the rainbow will get the creative juices flowing.

Maybe he fancies himself as a bit of a photographer? You could have a favourite image printed and put in a photo frame, ready for hanging (of course, the photo could always be of you).

If Dad finds relaxation in doodling, team a nifty sketchbook – small enough to carry everywhere – with a set of three Derwent line markers. The book has inspiration starters of shapes and patterns and the pens’ nibs come in a range of sizes, so the combo is perfect for sparking creativity.

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For the Outdoor Dad

Indulge his active lifestyle with Father’s Day gifts like a bike lock or reusable drink bottle.‍

If their idea of fun is going surfing or playing touch footy, you might need gift ideas to suit sportier dads. Is he into cycling? Keep his pride and joy safe wherever he goes with a cable bike lock that can be threaded through the frame and wheels, plus around an immovable object. A keyed one, like this offering from Master Lock, is also good for securing sporting and garden equipment.

Make sure he stays hydrated wherever he goes. A reusable drink bottle is the Father’s Day gift that keeps on giving. Upgrade to Smash Blue’s stainless steel one and he can keep his water cold and coffee hot, whether Dad’s on his morning commute, taking the dog for a walk or playing soccer on the weekend.

If he likes to host barbecues and parties for friends, make sure he serves the drinks in style with a personalised bottle opener. You can have it engraved with any message you like. Maybe “Hands off. This is Dad’s” would get a laugh from him.

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For the Fun Dad

Make Dad smile with gifts like desktop games, playing cards and a personalised mug this Father’s Day.

Listen, we don’t want to suggest you encourage him to waste time, but why not consider a game or two when you’re buying presents for Dad? He can slam dunk between meetings with a mini desktop basketball game or practise magic tricks with a new set of personalised playing cards.

Even fun dads can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed, so get him something that’s even better than a stress ball. The Stress People Boss is one of the better ways to take out frustrations and build hand strength and mobility at the same time. Another cool idea for the work desk is a mini dust blaster. It can be charged via USB and used to blow dust (or biscuit crumbs) out of his keyboard. The biscuits, that is, he ate alongside his cup of tea served up in a personalised mug you had made just for him. (Just remember to allow 7 to 10 business days for Print & Copy items, to ensure they arrive in time.)

Sometimes it can be hard to come up with good gift ideas for Dad, but we’ve never met one who doesn’t love a treat. Satisfy a sweet tooth with a huge bag of Fantales or a big Toblerone. Ask nicely, and he might even share.

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