Love Local Guide: Cool gift ideas for Dads who want nothing this Father's Day

G&T's are the perfect accompaniment to any picnic basket so Moore's Dry Gin by Distillery Botanica has created the perfect pack for Dad's picnics, featuring a quality, reusable jute bottle bag packed with all the ingredients you need to create Moore's Finest G&T Experience! 

Husband and wife reclaimed timber upcycling duo behind SecondLife Recrafted are the latest makers and creators on the Central Coast scene making unique cutting boards, grazing platters and kitchen wares that each come with their own history and backstory on each piece. As well as individual timber pieces, they sell beautiful gift boxes that pair their timber wares with other cooking and grazing products for a truly special present. Plus, gift boxes are delivered free around the Central Coast. Bonus for buying local.

Sip N Graze - Handcrafted Picnic and Camping Tables

Avoid spillages on picnic adventures around the Coast with Sip N Graze unique tables for Dad's grazing platters that conveniently raise the food, and importantly secure the drinks.

Get brownie points from Dad:

Pipoah Cakes 

Talented Tuggerwong cake artist from Pipoah Cakes is creating indulgent treats for Father’s Day, available for a sweet-toothed Dad.

The Favourite brownie box

If the words gooey, fudgie, oozy, chocolatey yumminess remind you of your Dad, perhaps a treat from Kincumber’s new bakery, Brownie Brownie Yum Yum would suffice? They have packed an ENTIRE BOX of double man sized brownies and a mixed loaded cookies  – can Dad handle these?

The gift that keeps on giving:

Six String Membership 

As if Dad wasn’t cool enough right, here’s a craft beer membership from Six String Brewery. Each month members receive a 4 pack of seasonal brews, 10% off all Six String beers and merchandise, plus new perks every month exclusive to VIP members. Cost is just $35 a month (no joining fees) with beers delivered to your door and a merchandise pack to kick you off. Just head to their website to join!

The Dude  by Bay Rd Brewery

For the fans of craft brew fathers, tell him his a dude by giving him the gift of The Dude. Bay Rd Brewery have developed this craft brew creation of nitro imperial milk stout 10% ABV.  He can expect thick, luscious flavours of coffee and chocolate fudge with a rich smooth mouthfeel wrapped in cool coastal vibes. Order online from their website with an assortment of different beers and colourful artistic labels to choose from. 

Bells Bakery & Larder jams and honey gift packs

With the exceptional reputation of Bells the Wild Flower restaurant, a collection of their jams and honey from their garden is a beautiful present for the foodie Father. Available for collection from the Bells Bakery & Larder, grab this gift alongside a Bells branded tote. 

Sweet treats from Marshmallow & Co

Their Boozy Hot Chocolate box is winner, with everything he needs to make a deluxe hot chocolate this winter (with a warming nip). The box is a 9 piece marshmallow sampler including this Wyong marshmallow factory’s most popular flavours, or opt for a Thick Hot Chocolate Bundle. Stocks are limited so don't delay for Father’s Day, dip in while you can!

Have a Crate Day

Packed in handmade wooden crates, these gifts are filled with goodies…but the catch is the crates are sealed shut. The only way in is with the pry bar tool the crate is delivered with. To decide what was going to be included in the boxes, over 100 men were asked, what do men want? The results are on their website, and the crates can be delivered anywhere with free delivery on orders over $100.

Dad’s deli hampers from Bamvino Pizza & Wine

A ‘Dad’s Favourites’ hamper is a bit of an assumption, but the crafted wooden gift box is just a start... you actually get to pick from their gourmet food and wine deli to pop his favourite tasty treats inside. Next get a special message engraved on the underside of the lid declaring just how special he is in your life! Then maybe, just maybe, he will share the contents with you. There's also the option of a Dad’s DIY Tucker Box, and Dad's DIY Grazing box. Direct message Bamvinos to order.

Little Creek Cheese

Make those fun filled Dad jokes a little more cheesy with Little Creek Cheese. An assortment of delicious award winning cheeses are now available on Little Creek Cheese online store for click and collect. 

Chocolate on the Central Coast 

Pick up some sweet hampers from Gosford Chocolate Factory or Luka Chocolates for an extra special treat time. Both chocolate destinations have factory tours available where you can both learn first-hand how nougat, marshmallows, chocolates are created.

Upstairs Wines - Mikey's favourite six for Dad 

Upstairs Wines team member Mikey has put together six of his absolute favourite wines that he thinks Dad should try! Comprising an eclectic collection From Sunday, Valpolicella, Downe, Lost Buoy, Proud Primary Produce, and White Gate. Head to their website to pre-order or arrange a pick up from their Long Jetty store. 

Men Who Scrub

Take a look at this specially branded skincare range Men Who Scrub making it easier for Dad to turn grooming into a staple part of his life. Take a look at their collection of options for Fathers Day that will leave him feeling good and smelling good in no time.

Claya.au luxury gift boxes

Create your own luxury men’s collection on their website, or check out their ‘Night in’ and ‘ Ready to rock’ skin care gift packs for blokes, featuring sunscreen for men, a sustainable Huskee coffee cup, espresso martini cocktail mix, and more goodies. 

Sunshine Gifting Co

With gift pack businesses swiftly selling out of their online stock, this is another brilliant option that supports local at its heart. Local Legends is their curated Dad-themed gift pack filled with several local Central Coast businesses. Head over to Sunshine’s website to see what’s available in each and order your pack for Father's Day delivery deadlines. 

A dozen complimentary Oysters with his discovery experience 

‘Broken Bay Pearl Farm have Father’s Day covered! Every Dad who is booked onto the Discovery Experience on Fathers Day, will receive a dozen local complimentary oysters. Enjoy them by the water at the Shellar Door or take them home for later! The Discovery Experience is a great family day out, discovering the hidden gems of NSW on the scenic Hawkesbury River.

Book your Discovery Experience and learn all about this unique and local aquaculture industry!

Restaurant specials & Gift Vouchers for Father's Day

We're exceptionally lucky here on the Central Coast to have an incredible bounty of fresh seasonal produce for our award winning restaurants to access! Local chefs and kitchens are truly passionate about their menu items and these foodie destinations have put together special menus for Father's Day. Book now to reserve your table.

Bells the Wild Flower - Killcare Heights

$140pp four course family style feast with complimentary 6-pack from Hawkesbury Brewing Co 
*Gift vouchers are also available 

Hotel Gosford - Gosford 

Two lunch sittings along with a selection of bistro specials, drinks and more.

Terrigal Beach House - Terrigal

Smokehouse BBQ, Hit 101.3 team, balloon artist, prize wheel, and live music The Shakedown Syndicate.

Reef Restaurant - Terrigal 

Two courses $89 or three courses $99 with bread, canapé, and glass of wine included. 

Pullman Magenta Shores

Steak Special at Shallows Bar - Wagu rump steak with beer or wine $30pp

Mercure Kooindah Waters 

BBQ with beer or wine $30pp

The Beachcomber Hotel - Toukley

Bangin BBQ Platter 4pp $180 + Jug of Beer

Sunken Monkey Hotel (SMH) - Erina

All profits from raffle tickets will be matched by SMH and donated to Men's Shed Gosford

Norah Head Sporties - Norah Head 

Special Father's Day menu

Lime Mexican - The Entrance 

Free beer with meal purchase 

Gosford Sailing Club - Gosford

$5 schooners for Dads all day

The Springs Peats Ridge 

Asian Inspired Carnivore Plate for 2 $80

Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day on the Central Coast.