From great gifts to bottomless chicken parmigiana, we've got you sorted
Have you left it to the last minute to organise a gift for your dad, grandad or other father figure this year?
Whether they are sporty, techy, creative, a foodie, a lover of the outdoors or just all around amazing - we’ve got you covered.
Keep reading our Father's Day gift guide for gift giving inspo, and to find out some of the special dining options available in the Wollongong CBD this Father's Day.
Sporty and Outdoorsy
Spoil dad with gifts for the keen camper, thrill seeker, sportsman or a green thumb. Duck into Anaconda for all the best camping goods. Kingpin is your go to for skating needs for Dad unless he’s into the ‘need for speed’ - then try a kick scooter from JB HiFi. For the sporty dad who loves to hit the gym, visit Rebel Sport for therapeutic equipment to soothe sore post gym muscles, or to satisfy his green thumb browse through the gardening titles at QBD Books. For some quality indoor leisure time, Strike and Holey Moley have you covered.
Tech and Gamer
Bluetooth trackers are a no brainer gift, so he’ll be able to find those essential items like the car keys, or if he loves a perfect brew there are plenty of coffee machines on offer at JB HiFi. To indulge dad's inner child and competitive side, check out the consoles, games, and accessories at EB Games /ZiNG Wollongong or look no further than these CBD stores for a range of collectables, Lego and board games to satisfy all dads:
Caseys Toys in Wollongong Central
The Style Master / Fashionista
Have dad looking on-trend with a gift from Tramps, Alexandar Michaels, Country Road or the other fashion offers in the Wollongong CBD. For coordinated PJs or robe with slippers look no further than David Jones or Peter Alexander (Bluey or Back to The Future anyone?). For something the golfer dad check out Golf Mart Wollongong for something fashionable and functional.
The Food and Beverage Connoisseur (Foodie)
No matter dad’s tastes there are a range of eateries right here in Wollongong CBD for a morning coffee fix, a one-on-one brunch, family lunch or special night out this Father’s Day. There is some sensational food on offer from Meat & Grain Steakhouse. Dad will also go in the draw for two awesome prizes (four pack of steak knives or a $100 gift voucher) if you book to dine there on Sunday 1st September. The Icon (pictured at top of page) is offering a bottomless brunch on Father’s Day for $59pp, including a range of tasty snacks dad is sure to love like bottomless chicken parmigiana, sliders, wings, and a selection of tap beers, wine or cocktails. Or to please your whole family head to His Boy Elroy where kids can eat a free breaky before 11:30am on weekends, and dad gets to eat for free on Father’s Day! Bookings essential all of these venues to ensure your spot!
The Creative
Explore what’s on at Wollongong Art Gallery with dad and if photography is his passion, why not pick up some ‘old school’ analogue camera film supplies (they also do processing) at Crown Art & Design or Rewind Photo Lab.
The Music and Theatre Fan
Check out Music Farmers to add something new to a vinyl collection (plus CDs) or grab dad a Merrigong Theatre Company gift voucher for a performance at The Music Lounge, Wollongong Town Hall or the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.
