What to get your dad for Father’s Day in 2026
FATHER’S DAY IS rapidly approaching, and the pressure to secure a gift that will impress is mounting.
Unfortunately, your dad is unlikely to leave you an easily decipherable breadcrumb trail of clues to figure out what he really wants. And what makes a good Father’s Day gift, anyway? Whisky? Cologne? Something vaguely golf-related? It depends on the dad (but those are all excellent choices, in our book. So, how do you find the right gift for your dad?
We think you’ll agree we can rule out socks and ‘world’s best dad’ mugs. But as with most things, it’s far easier to pinpoint what dad doesn’t want rather than what he does. To assist in your quest for the perfect Father’s Day gift, we’ve pulled together a comprehensive selection of the best gifts across health & fitness, tech, grooming and food & drink, to throw as many options at you as possible.
Read on and find everything your dad could ever want or need. There’s got to be something in here he’d like.
Under Armour Bouncy Tee
Versatility is the name of the game with Under Armour's new Bouncy Tee, which makes a compelling argument for not needing different shirts for going out, wearing around the house and working out. Instead, the Bouncy Tee is an everything-in-one proposition – and it has the specs to back it up. It's made with NEOLAST fibre, which bolsters sustainability in high-wear areas and offers four-way stretch. It also uses a premium Peruvian Pima cotton-blend that feels light and silky, and is naturally more durable than standard cotton.
Lululemon 3-in-1 Gym Duffle Bag
So-called because it can triple as a backpack, duffle, or cross-body, Lululemon's 3-in-1 gym bag has the space and versatility to suit all of dad's needs. A removable, adjustable strap allows you to easily convert it between formats, so dad can take it to the gym and head straight to whatever he has planned without swapping bags.
New Balance SuperComp Elite v6
New Balance's SuperComp Elite V6 is the latest evolution of the brand’s pinnacle race-day shoe. Compared to the V5, which we also loved, the V6 is lighter and more propulsive, making it the king of racing shoes. Utilising the Infinion foam platform that New Balance recently pivoted towards, the midsole is soft but responsive. A redesigned carbon-fiber plate and ultralight upper give it exceptional energy return and efficiency. Dad can really fly if he's got these on.
AG1 Subscription
AG1's Daily Health Drink is a simple addition to dad's daily routine that can get his day started on the right foot. With essential vitamins, minerals, pre- and pro-biotics, it can benefit energy levels, gut health, immune defence and healthy ageing.
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Nike Pegasus 42
The new Nike Pegasus 42 is 15 per cent more responsive than the last one. It also boasts a full-length Air Zoom unit, giving it a precise balance of support and cushioning. Under the toes, an innovative spring structure allows for an additional 3mm of cushioning without adding to the stack height in the rest of the shoe.
SKLZ Putting Green
Practice makes perfect. When your father can’t hit the range or can't make the time to hit 18 holes, he can practice his putting game at home because we putt for dough (as the saying goes). This is one last-minute golf gift he'll get a tonne of use out of.
Adidas Hyperboost Edge
The Hyperboost Edge introduces a new era for one of the most influential midsole technologies in running: Boost foam. Building on the legacy that defined much of the 2010s, Adidas’ next-generation formulation in the Hyperboost Edge compresses even more energy return into a noticeably lighter package. From the first run, the step-in comfort and innovative design are apparent, making the shoe feel fast yet cushioned; an ideal blend for daily training or race preparation.
Rep Fitness Quickdraw Adjustable Dumbbells
If dad is new to the fitness game, consider the Rep Fitness Quickdraw adjustable dumbbells. These weights are compact and straightforward, allowing users to flip from 5 to 45 pounds (2-24kg) in 2.5-pound (1kg) increments. These dumbbells feel solid and well-made, with a straightforward Lock-N-Load adjustment system that allows you to change the weights by moving a switch on each side of the dumbbell. Your dad should be able to master it in no time.
G12 All-In-One Trainer
If you really want to go all-out this Father's Day, you could get dad this all-in-one home gym. It includes a power rack, functional trainer, Smith machine, dip station, chin-up station, suspension trainer hook and leg press. He would have to be a pretty great dad, though.
Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
For those unfamiliar, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 uses bone conduction through your jaw and cheeks to transmit sound into your ear canal, rather than plugging up your ears with buds. This allows you to still hear street noise and people around you, giving you more total awareness while on your runs.
Oakley Meta Vanguard
The Oakley Meta Vanguard could be a seriously smart upgrade to dad's training kit. The performance AI glasses combine Oakley’s Prizm lenses with built-in open-ear audio, Meta AI and a 12MP ultra-wide camera that captures hands-free HD POV footage. They can also connect with Garmin and Strava for real-time performance insights.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition
Beats' Powerbeats Pro 2 was already the category-leading wireless earbud, but the Nike Special Edition that dropped earlier this year took things to a whole new level with a revamped colour palette and updated branding. As always, the Powerbeats Pro 2 provides an extremely secure fit, high-quality audio and they're sweat-resistant, meaning they’re perfect for intense workouts.
WHOOP 5.0
The WHOOP 5.0 is perfect for the dad who wants the data and insights provided by a fitness wearable, without all the needless extras. It can do just about everything an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy watch can, plus more. The new healthspan and WHOOP age features also add a fun, gamifying element to fitness that will appeal to both hardcore biohackers and the average dad.
Soundcore Space One Pro
The Space One Pro is Soundcore’s flagship noise-cancelling headphone, with four-stage noise cancelling tech, a rich, balanced soundstage with detailed highs and prominent bass, and a foldable FlexiCurve structure. If dad wants top-quality headphones, these are an exceptional Father’s Day gift.
TheraGun Mini
TheraGun’s portable massage gun will help take care of those aching, sore spots that make him feel like an old man. Whether he’s at home, in the office, or on the go, he can use this useful TheraGun anytime, anywhere.
Oura Ring 4
The Oura Ring continues to set the bar for wellness wearables. It tracks sleep, recovery, heart rate, and readiness in a sleek ring that looks more like jewelry than a fitness tracker. The Gen 4 model adds even more health insights without adding any bulk.
Apple AirTag
Listen, everyone forgets things. And maybe dad is a little more forgetful than he used to be. So help him out a bit so losing a wallet, keys, or even the remote doesn't derail a day.
Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit
Looking for a backyard gift your dad will love? The Solo Stove Ranger is portable and easy to use, so whenever he wants to cozy up by a fire this season or entertains pals with some fresh air, he’ll think of you.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
He'll feel like the CEO of the company with this glossy gadget resting at his desk. This smart mug sits on a charging coaster and it can keep dad's coffee or tea heated to the perfect temperature, which he selects and stores in the connected smartphone app.
Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra
If your dad needs a new electric shaver, you won't find one better than the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra. Just listen to these tech specs: a 360-degree flexing head, 8 million cutting motions a minute, a -0.08mm shave and an AI system that reads your pressure and technique to adjust power in real time. The Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra is comfortable, fast, easy to use and the best electric shaver we've ever tested.
Rabanne Invictus Elixir
While Rabanne’s Invictus line needs no introduction, the latest addition has managed to make the Men’s Health team sit up and pay attention. Arguably one of the best releases of 2026, they’ve managed to create a vanilla-inspired fragrance that isn’t exactly vanilla – it’s vanilla caviar, the tiny seeds scraped from the vanilla bean pod that’s bolstered by a resinous benzoin. It’s given a complex, savoury profile courtesy of metallic notes, coconut, acidic grapefruit and salt in the opening before a perfectly balanced woody drydown.
Aesop Shine Hair & Beard Oil
Many beard oils leave your facial hair, well, oily – and no dad wants that. It may be in the name, but dads want their beards feeling hydrated, not oily. This one from Aesop achieves that by using a silicone-free formula that nourishes and softens hair with essential fatty acids, imparting smoothness without build-up or oily residue.
Manscaped The Plow 2.0
Manscaped has the design of this safety razor down pat, with the brass and zinc alloy handle and head giving it a clean, modern look. It uses a double-edged single blade that sits on an angle to optimise the shave and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif
New Caledonian sandalwood does most of the talking in L'Exclusif, and Olivier Polge has given it space to do so. Designed with the concentration of an extrait, this is the first Bleu de Chanel built without a citrus opening, favouring a slow unfurling of cistus labdanum and woody-ambery resins. It's the most serious, most nocturnal version of Bleu yet.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser
Despite their aversion to it, dads need skincare too. This cleanser keeps it simple, with less than 10 ingredients and zero fragrance. If dad suffers from sensitive skin or redness, this will cleanse and help calm in one go. Even if dad doesn’t have sensitive skin, this is one of the best face washes money can buy.
Shark CryoGlow Under-Eye Cooling + LED Face Mask
The Shark CryoGlow Face Mask offers clinically tested skin-firming and acne-reduction. It uses an infrared LED light to penetrate the dermis skin layer and stimulate collagen production. It's also the only LED mask that incorporates under-eye cooling to help tighten and refresh under-eyes.
Bvlgari Man Wood Essence Parfum
What was once Bvlgari's fresher, more urban woody scent now reads as something closer to raw timber, dense and unpolished in a way the original never attempted. Perfumer Alberto Morillas chose Sichuan pepper and coriander to open this new version of Wood Essence, moving quickly into cashmere wood and cypress before a base built from cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver and guaiac wood takes over.
Philips Hairclipper series 9000
The Philips Hair Clipper 9000 ensures a perfect, personalised haircut. With a whopping 60 length settings and titanium blades, dad gets ultimate precision and power. The PowerAdapt sensor automatically adjusts the motor to match dad's unique hair density – if he's lucky enough to still have some – while the self-sharpening steel blades are designed to cut with the same accuracy after five years as they did on day one.
Dyson Supersonic Nural Intelligent Hair Dryer
If dad's always complaining about how much time it takes to tame his mane, he must be using the wrong tools. With fast, powerful drying and intelligent heat control that helps prevent heat damage, the Dyson Supersonic protects hair health while cutting down styling time.
Archie Rose Triple Smoked Single Malt Whisky
If your dad likes his whisky smoky, this is the one for him. Archie Rose takes an unorthodox approach in achieving a rich, smoky flavour in its new Triple Smoked single malt. Instead of imported Scottish peat, the distillery has used locally grown barley, oak casks and water smoked with native Australian stringybark to give the whisky a distinctly Australian character. Rich, layered and multi-faceted, this is a real winner.
Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
A pizza oven is something that can really elevate Dad's backyard or patio. The Ooni Karu 12 offers dual-fuel capabilities, is pretty compact and well-built, and is even portable if he wants to take it camping or to the park.
Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG 2021
Give Dad a taste of Piedmont with this classic Barolo from Fontanafredda, an iconic Italian estate founded in 1858. Just launched in Australia as part of Fontanafredda’s new Platinum Label collection, the 2021 vintage was aged for more than three years in large-format Slavonian and French oak casks. The resulting flavour profile is robust and intense, with nuanced notes of withered flowers, dry leaves and underbrush, with plenty of structure and robust tannins.
TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Is dad a hot sauce lover? This gift allows him to spice up all of his favorite dishes with a variety of hot sauces that have the rich taste of truffle.
ThunderDonk Salted Caramel Whisky
For the dad who likes his whisky with a little less formality, ThunderDonk Salted Caramel is a great choice. Made by Scapegrace Distilling Co., it starts with aged New Zealand single malt before layering in rich caramel and sea salt, with a soft vanilla finish. A Gold Medal winner at the 2026 World Drink Awards, it spent 18 months in development and is designed to deliver the character of whisky with the easy-drinking appeal of a flavoured spirit.
YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
This Yeti classic has some great upgrades this year which make it a great gift for dad. It's lighter, can hold 20 per cent more, and it even has a better handle to lug easily from your car to a campsite.
Personalised Callington Mill Whisky
For a more personal touch, Callington Mill Distillery offers personalised whiskies designed specifically for your dad. Choose from six label designs and three areas of personalisation, including space for names, dates, quips and a 750-character message. The whisky itself if customisable too, with the ability to choose from three single malt expressions: rich and fruity Port Cask, silky and luxurious Sherry Cask, or the smoky, indulgent Peated Sherry & Port Cask.
Ninja Blender Pro with Auto IQ
Dad's go-to smoothie ingredients won't know what hit them with the Ninja Blender Pro. This powerhouse kitchen tool delivers 1000 peak watts and features AutoIQ to take the guesswork out of blending with preset functions.
23rd Street Distillery Australian Single Malt Whisky
South Australia's 23rd Street Distillery beat the field to take Australian Distillery of the Year at the 2026 New York International Spirits Competition. And the distillery's Australia Single Malt scored the highest whisky mark in the whole show. But it costs around a third of what you'd expect to pay for a whisky that wins awards. At $108, it's a more accessible Father's Day whisky option that won't break your budget – but the quality is still there.The Australian Single Malt boasts aromas of toffee, lifted fruit and delicate vanillin oak. The palate is full of the subtle sweetness of citrus, apricot, malted milk, followed by a finish of butterscotch oak.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
For the dad who’s always experimenting in the kitchen, take the kitchen outdoors with this woodfire BBQ grill and smoker. It boasts seven functions, so you can have a grill, smoker, air fryer and also bake, roast, dehydrate and reheat all in one appliance. Plus, by using advanced woodfire tech, you can achieve that smoky flavour with real wood pellets.
