Father's Day is this Sunday 1 September and if you're still on the hunt for the perfect gift, you're in luck - there are fantastic options right here on the Northern Beaches. 

The best bit about shopping local is that dad not only gets an awesome gift but you’ll be putting a smile on the face of our local business owners, who are your family, friends and neighbours.  

If you’re stuck for ideas, here are some last-minute gift ideas:

Love for local retailers

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

Go out for a great meal

Many local restaurants and cafes are offering Father’s Day brunch, lunch and dinner. Find out if your local is doing anything special and support them.

Or buy a gift voucher for dad to enjoy at a later date. 

Be a tourist in your own backyard

Support our local tourism operators and explore our glorious area.

Buy a gift voucher or spend some time with your dad and hire a kayak, stand up paddle board, or mountain bike. Book a sailing lesson, a brewery tour, golf day, axe throwing – the options are endless. 

Give the gift of experience

Vouchers for a local cooking class, art workshop, gin tasting, spa voucher (dads like spa days too!) can be something extra special you could do together.

A perfect local present is the gift of theatre with a gift voucher to Glen Street Theatre.

Gift dad something truly unique

Support our local creative community by buying a unique gift for dad from a local artist or from our MAG&M Design Shop. Use our Culture Map Live to find local artists and makers. 

Donate to your dad’s favourite charity

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.

A green gift for their home or garden

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

Your support of local businesses makes a big difference. Remember to go local to grow local - next time you shop online too, search ‘near me’ for a local provider.

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

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father-figures, grandfathers and care givers across the Northern Beaches.