Father's Day gift ideas guaranteed to make dad smile...

Still need to get dad something special on Sunday 7 September? Then check out this great list of gift ideas for Father’s Day.

Float high in the sky

Get up in the sky with a gift certificate for a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight. This would be a great family adventure to tick off your bucket list!  There's also a special code for 10% off for Dad’s day. Just pop in FATHER2025, the code is valid for flights between 1 August and 30 September.

Race around in a Mustang

Give dad a gift certificate for a V8 Race Experience in their new Mustang!  The purpose built race car with a 500hp engine and supercar race suspension is brand new, and there's nothing else like it in Australia.

Sample some Japanese culture

If a trip to Japan isn't within reach, you can buy dad a ticket to a Japanese Tea Ceremony in Ipswich. They are held on the last Saturday of the month, the next ones are August 30 and September 27.

Picnic amongst the olive trees

Take dad to an olive grove for a picnic and music.  At Watercress Creek Olives and Limes Father's Day Groovin in the Grove will be held on Sunday 7 September from 2pm to 6pm.

You can purchase a ticket for entry only or enjoy a pre-ordered picnic pack with fresh olives, tapenade, relish, cheese, olive oil, dukkah, and Turkish bread.

Wander through the olive trees and find a shady spot to relax and enjoy the local produce. Picnic packs, loaded baked potatoes, chicken skewers and soup will also be available to purchase on the day. 

Meet some furry friends

Book dad in for a behind the scenes VIP Animal Encounters Tour at the Ipswich Nature Centre.  Ring the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre on 3281 0555 to book, it’s a great day out with the kids!  Pair the tour with a visit to the Queens Park Café for extra points.

Free chocolate at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm

Dads who bring their little ones to Ewe Nique Hobby Farm on Father's Day will receive a bar of chocolate. Celebrate with the family and do something that will make everyone happy!

Try local rum, gin or brandy!

Imbibis Craft Distillery is reminding us that rum is better than socks, stronger than coffee and smoother than Dad’s jokes this Father's Day.

They also say their brandy is for the dad who’s earned more than a Bunnings gift card. And if you want to up the anti then grab dad one of each or perhaps dad prefers to sip their award winning gins!

Book a ride on the Queensland Pioneer lunch train

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway has brought back their famous dining train, for a European inspired lunch!

The first will run on Saturday September 6, even though this is a day early it will still make a fantastic Father's Day present.

This two hour experience includes three courses of Neo-French inspired fine dining with paired wines from Haig Rd Bistro in Auchenflower.

Depart at 10.45am with a complimentary glass of bubbles, enjoy waiter service to your table and savour the bespoke options prepared by an experienced European trained chef.

You can also match lunch with boutique wines, spirits or beer and soft drinks (at an additional cost).

Choose your personal menu when you book. Choose from freshly shucked Tasmanian Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba prawns or chicken terrine to start.

For your mains choose confit duck, fish in the bag,  or home made gnocchi.

Dessert is either chocolate mousse, creme brulee or cheese and condiments.

Book online here.

Enjoy a free beer with lunch or dinner at General Public

General Public are shouting dads a free pint on Father's Day with any main meal purchase. Then enjoy arcade games, ten pin bowling, pool or the golf simulator!

Dads smash or throw for free

Use the code Dadsday on Sunday 7 September to book dad in for a free smash at Rage Cage or axe throwing session at Rampage Axe Throwing! There's one catch, you'll have to go with him as the offer is only valid with a full paying participant.

Take dad to whisky tasting at The Rusty Nail

Celebrate Father's Day at The Rusty Nail with an exclusive whisky tasting in the cellar. Guided by an expert team, guests will savour four premium whiskys each with a different character and depth. To complement a selection of artisan smoked meats will be paired with the drinks.

Ipswich Art Gallery shop

We bet your Dad's is easel-ly the best, so why not treat him with special gift from the Ipswich Art Gallery Shop?

From cars and coasters to construction kits and cards we've got you covered, pop in and pick up a treat for the special man in your life today.

Open 10am-5pm daily.

Free card making at The Mill Coffee Shop

On now until Father's Day (7 September) The Mill Coffee Shop has a free card making station for kids and families to create something heartfelt for dad. It’s a lovely way to add a personal touch to the celebration while enjoying a treat at the cafe.

Wax Melt workshop

Is dad crafty? Then tickets to a wax melt workshop might be a great gift idea. Embers and Twine are hosting a workshop on Sunday 14 September from 12.30pm-2.30pm. This hands-on experience invites guests to explore the art of scent blending and wax pouring in a relaxed, creative setting.  

Tickets are $85 per person and can be booked here.

Take dad to Steam & Smoke BBQ

Queensland Museum Rail Workshops are hosting Steam & Smoke BBQ on Father's Day! Celebrate with live music, smoked meats, artisan demos and hands-on history from 9.30am-4pm.

Book in for breakfast, lunch or dinner

This Father's Day there's a few special breakfast, lunch and dinner options to choose from...

Fourthchild are offering a special called Daddy's Favourite. It's a stack of steak, Swiss cheese, grilled tomatoes, hash brown, avocado, and a fried egg, finished with BBQ sauce and caramelised onion.

Club Services Ipswich are hosting a Father's Day Country Brekkie on the 7th from 8am to 10am. There will be live music, raffles and lucky door prizes. Dads also get a free gift.

Springlake Hotel will also be hosting a Father's Day buffet breakfast from 8am. Kick off Father's Day from 7.30am with a legendary buffet breakfast packed with hot brekkie classics to tasty treats the whole family will love.

The Mihi Tavern is hosting a Father's Day buffet breakfast from 8am.  Treat Dad to a morning feast stacked with all his favourites. They have also created a special carnivore plate for the day with rump, pork belly, cheese kransky, chicken wings, bacon, egg, chips and salad available for lunch or dinner.

To make dad's day great, you could take him out for a food and craft beer experience at brew pubs Stony Creek Brewing and Ballistic Springfield.

Brothers Leagues Club are offering a special menu for Father's Day and live music from 12pm-4pm. Book in for a hot buffet breakfast from 8am-10.30am or a special lunch or dinner. You need to pre-order for the special - but it will be worth it to enjoy grain fed porterhouse with barbeque Moreton Bay bug, garlic creme, chips and salad; or pan-roasted Atlantic salmon with barbeque Moreton Bay Bug, garlic crème, mash and broccoli.

The Q will be having a rump steak special for $25 that includes your choice of topper.

Or check out the Prince Alfred Hotel an award winning venue known for its fresh red claw dishes and for having the biggest range of craft beers on tap in the Southern Hemisphere - with a whopping 72 beers on tap.

Other great lunch ideas for foodie dads include Bakehouse Steakhouse, Homage Restaurant, The Cottage Restaurant, Hotel Commonwealth, Memories of India, Essence of India and Indian Mehfil.

For more restaurant ideas see our eat and drink page.

Enjoy Thrifts and Sips at Soul Nook

Enjoy an afternoon of connection, community and celebration for all the dad figures in our lives.

Whether you're a sunset chaser, vintage lover, soulful wanderer, or just craving a unique way to celebrate fathers day, this one's made for you.

Set in the dreamy countryside of Marburg, Soul Nook becomes your go-to escape for vintage finds, local gems, sweet tunes and soulful connections.

This is your chance to join a market afternoon while celebrating Dad with your very own picnic on the gorgeous grounds and thanks to the Picnics at Soul event. Get up to 30% off the Chill'd, Sunshine, and Bell Tent setups with delicious picnic boxes. With live tunes, BYO bevvies, free face painting and kids activities this is an event made for the whole family, furry friends included.

Thrift, sip and explore: Discover a curated boutique market full of preloved treasures, quirky trinkets and handmade magic along with a beautiful Saturday sunset.

Try an escape challenge or learn haunted histories...

Does dad like mysteries and horror films?  Then get him a ticket to Seraphim Escape Rooms, he can test out the scariest room in Brisbane, the Executioners Toolshed.  Or get him a ticket to a ghost tour at the Ipswich Cemetery.

Hit a round or two...

If dad loves being outdoors and getting active, a round of golf at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club is a fun idea!

Ideas for dads with green thumbs

And finally if dad loves to potter in the garden take him over to Trevallan Lifestyle Centre to pick out some new plants.

For more gift ideas check out what gift vouchers are available here.