Father's Day Gift Ideas

Buying Father's Day presents can be really difficult - what do you get him that shows how much you care? Here are a few gift ideas: 

• His favourite things - Think about some of the things that he really likes and that might be a bit of a treat for him. Is he a big fan of chocolates and lollies? Does he have a favourite sports team or like playing sports? Or does he prefer fun gadgets and silly toys? Spoil Dad by giving him some of his favourite things.
   
• Useful gifts - Think of what he likes to do in his spare time. Does he like to read or do the gardening, watch DVDs or listen to music? Choose something that suits his interests so that it's both enjoyable and useful to him. 
   
• Gifts he needs - Think of those everyday things he might need - has he been talking about buying new sunglasses or a t-shirt?
   
• Precious gifts - Think about some of those special things that Dad might not buy for himself but you know he'd really like. Maybe a framed photo of the family or desk accessories like pen sets.

Father's Day Gift Shopping

• BCL Books (powered by Seekbooks) - Thousands of titles supplied from Sydney. The site will tell you whether the book is in stock or needs to be ordered from the publishers and gives delivery times. Great range of fiction and non-fiction books.
   
• Coolthings - The best shop for Dads who love gadgets. See their Gizmos and Gadgets, Tech Gifts and Gadgets, and Golfing Gadgets 
   
• Definitely Chocolate is for Dads who seriously love their chocolate. These luxury chocolates make impressive gifts - see their Timber Boxes
   
• esunnies - For the designer Dad, name-brand sunglasses like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gucci, Prada, Rayban and more. The latest in European season eyewear, not yet available in Australian stores. Buy his favourites or if you're not sure give him a gift voucher  (any value you like) and let him choose his own. Free delivery within Australia.
   
• Rainbow Designs - Funky noodle boxes filled with delicious confectionery from Smarties and Snakes to Jellybabies and Jaffas, Liquorice Allsorts and boiled sweets. They are perfect for fathers with a sweet tooth.  Shipping is included in price.  Free delivery Australia wide.  
   
• Rebel Sport - Australia's largest sports store is now online with a comprehensive range of gym wear, sports gear, sports shoes, and equipment for fitness and recreation.

Father's Day Cards

• Moonpig - Order a card before 2pm Monday to Friday and it will be printed and dispatched the same afternoon to Australian addresses from Sydney or overseas addresses from London. You can have your card posted back to you or direct to your dad. You can alter the names, text, and photos on some cards for the ultimate personalised message. For art, retro, traditional, and humour see Father's Day Cards

If you'd rather get crafty and make Father's Day presents, cards or party decorations, go to No School Today: Father's Day Craft Ideas