It’s no secret that Aussies love nothing more than a good family get-together! And there’s no better time than Father’s Day to catch up with your nearest and dearest for a little BCFing fun. It’s that special day when everyone celebrates just how good the dads and father figures of their lives really are. So why not spend the day doing what he loves most and spend some quality time in the great outdoors! There’s no right or wrong way to do Father’s Day, but we thought it’d be a good shout to share with you some cracking ideas so you can make the most of every minute.
Father’s Day in the boat
Dad’s and boats go hand in hand! Whether they’re the mad keen fisho type, enjoy a leisurely putt around the waterways, or prefer things a little faster paced, there’s just something special about spending quality time on the water with your old man. Father’s Day in the boat sounds like an absolute pearler, but before you go hitching up the ol’ girl remember there’s a few essentials you’ll need to ensure everyone has a ripper day.
- Safety should always be your first priority even on Father’s Day (Sorry Dad) and ensuring everyone is kitted out with the correct PFD is mighty important. Marlin Australia offer a huge selection of lifejackets to ensure every dad and their dog is sorted if they take an unexpected dip
- For those wanting to wet a line this Father’s Day there’s quite a lot to remember. Lucky the Plano 500 Piece Tackle Kit goes a long way in helping you and the old man get hooked into those monsters. Don’t forget to grab a spinning combo while you’re at it, the Savage Manic Spinning Combo is a pearler for anyone from the first time flicker to the fishing enthusiast.
- If your dad likes to push the pedal to the metal a bit of tubing could be the ticket. The Tahwalhi Lie on 2 Person Tow Tube with Wings has everything you’ll need to give him the ride of his life this Father’s Day.
- Taking the boat for a buzz in the bay sounds like a ripper way to spend this Father’s Day. To prevent UV rays crashing the party, a Bowline Navy Bimini Kit will do the trick. Keep yourselves protected with this handy bit of kit and don’t let the sun turn your balding old boy into a roasted tomato!
Father’s Day at the beach
Heading to the beach for a little sun, surf, and sand is the quintessential Aussie pastime, but it also makes for a pretty choice location for Father’s Day celebrations. From coast to coast this country has drop dead gorgeous beaches coming out of its ears, with plenty of things to see and do for the whole fam. Whether catching a few peelers, taking a dip in the big blue, a bit of beach driving, or simply chilling on the shore, It doesn’t get much better than Father’s Day on the beach. Before you go waxing the board or slipping on the togs remember there’s a few must have additions to any beach party you shouldn’t leave home without.
- To get your kit to and from the car, the trusty Wanderer Quad Fold Camp Cart is a swiss army knife on wheels, and will make the perfect addition to your Dad’s garage.
- No Father’s Day is complete without sinking a coldie with the old man. With the help of the Dometic Cool Ice 22L Icebox those frothies will keep frostie.
- If a bit of beach driving is what tickles Dad’s fancy, the XTM 2M x 2.5M Car Awning will provide shade to him and the crew when it’s time to hit the brakes for lunch.
- When it’s time for him to sit back and rest the old legs you can’t beat the Zempire Roco V2 Lounger, offering comfort to the max and an escape from the sandy backside.
Father’s Day at the park
A good ol’ shindig in the park sounds like the perfect way to spend this Father’s Day, with many Aussies thinking there’s no place better. All that glorious space to run around and run amok, while enjoying the company of your favourite people at the same time. You can let the littlies go bananas in the playground while the adults get stuck into a game or 2 on the grass. And when the bellies start to rumble it’s time to get the BBQ going before an afternoon siesta and a few coldies to top off the day. Before you go letting the kids loose or picking your footy team, remember there’s a few things that you’ll need to ensure everyone keeps a smile on their dial all day long.
- No one want’s a hangry Dad! Lucky the Weber Q2000 LP BBQ can make light work of the most challenging dishes and ensure the whole crew is fed right.
- Letting the old boy die of thirst is another no no, but he’ll be cheering with the Engel MR40 Eclipse 38L Fridge Freezer . This bad boy will be your dad’s new favourite child, keeping the drinks cold and the food fresh for ages.
- Everyone needs a good camping chair! Something they can take with them anywhere and sets up at the drop of a hat. When dad has had enough fun in the sun and wants to rest his legs the Wanderer Premium Moon Chair provides comfort like no other.
- We all like to look the goods when out in public and our dads are no exception. Although we may think of them as the ultimate dag, truth is they don’t mind getting dressed to impress. The line up from Quiksilver has you covered from head to toe (literally).
Father’s Day at the campsite
Whether your idea of the perfect camping trip is hitching up the caravan and heading bush or simply hitting the local campground with tent and fam in tow, is there a better way to spend this Father’s Day than a camp getaway? Our Aussie dads love a good campout and for good reason - it’s the perfect opportunity for them to spend some solid time with their nearest and dearest while also catching up on a bit of R’n’R. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve got to spare, it’ll be choice as long as your family are there. Before you start getting the fire going or cracking the beers, remember no camping adventure is quite complete without a few of the essentials.
- Setting up the tent comes part and parcel with camping, but no dad wants that to be his Father’s Day pressie. Lucky the Oztent RV4 Touring Tent will have the job done in a flash, letting the old fella get stuck into the good times sooner. If you’ve got the whole crew in tow it’s worth getting your hands on some walls and panels to turn that home away from home into a multi-room mansion.
- Next on the agenda is something to sleep on! Dad’s back isn’t getting any younger so to make sure he’s counting Zs, a Self-Inflating Camping Mattress is an absolute must have.
- To make him feel like king of the campsite he’ll need a chair fit for the royals. The Wanderer Premium Reclining Alloy Lounger is the bees knees of camping chairs and offers some serious comfort.
- Now it’s time to get that fire going! With the help of the Weber Fire Pit you’ll have no troubles. As you’d expect from anything carrying the Weber logo this bad boy is a ripper, built to last and a perfect addition to any camping kit.
Hopefully this little bit of info can come in handy when planning your Father’s Day. From the beach to the boat and everything in between you’re sure to have a ripper. Just remember if you need help finding that perfect gift for dad look no further than our Fathers Day sale, we’ve got you sorted.