{"id":26563,"date":"2013-08-19T08:32:24","date_gmt":"2013-08-18T22:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=26563"},"modified":"2015-03-12T11:03:52","modified_gmt":"2015-03-12T01:03:52","slug":"fathers-day-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/fathers-day-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Father\u2019s Day Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019ll admit it, 95% of Father\u2019s Days I have given poor Dad a box of golf balls. The other 5% I have given him socks.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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This year though, I\u2019m determined to shake things up a little.If, like me, you\u2019re in need of a little gift-giving guidance then we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy, suss out your Dad\u2019s style by answering this simple questionnaire then select a gift from the below recommendations.<\/p>\n

1. On the weekend your Dad; <\/strong>
\nA)<\/strong> Watches his favourite team go around
\nB)<\/strong> Goes to the pub with his mates
\nC)<\/strong> Washes the car
\nD)<\/strong> You have no idea; he is always out doing something different!<\/p>\n

2. The following item is Dad\u2019s pride and joy;<\/strong>
\nA)<\/strong> A jersey\/ball\/poster signed by his favourite team
\nB)<\/strong> His beer fridge
\nC)<\/strong> The car
\nD)<\/strong> His GoPro<\/p>\n

3. Dad\u2019s most recent purchase was<\/strong>
\nA)<\/strong> Tickets to next week\u2019s game
\nB)<\/strong> A six pack of boutique beer
\nC)<\/strong> New seat covers for the car
\nD)<\/strong> A surfboard\/kayak\/hiking boots \u2013 he\u2019s decided to try something new!<\/p>\n

4. Dad thinks ____ is an absolute legend<\/strong>
\nA)<\/strong> Ricky Ponting\/Pat Rafter\/George Gregan
\nB)<\/strong> The bar tender at his local
\nC)<\/strong> Michael Schumacher
\nD)<\/strong> Jack Nicholson & Morgan Freeman\u2019s characters in the \u2018The Bucket List\u2019<\/p>\n

MOSTLY A\u2019s – Sports Fanatic Dad<\/strong>
\nYour Dad is an absolute sports lover and fanatic. He loves nothing more than barracking for his team and watching the game! Dad will love getting behind-the-scene access of Etihad Stadium, ANZ Stadium and SCG!
\nGift Dad a tour of Australia\u2019s most important sporting history landmarks<\/a> from $14
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MOSTLY B\u2019s – Beer connoisseur Dad<\/strong>
\nYour Dad loves a cold one! Give Dad the gift of beer this year with a tasting or tour. Dad can learn all about the history of beer, the brewing process and sample some top beers! Say cheers with Dad<\/a> from $25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot tip: <\/strong><\/em>Buy him two places and go along with Dad like lastminute lovely Sasha did with her Dad on the XXXX Brewery Tour and BBQ \u2013 Read all about it here<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\"<\/a>\n

MOSTLY C\u2019s – Car enthusiast Dad <\/strong>
\nWe all know boys love their toys (no matter what age) and a driving experience will make your Dad\u2019s day!<\/p>\n

LUXURY – If Dad appreciates beautiful cars, a luxury car driving experience is the perfect gift! lastminute lovely Kirsty made her Dad\u2019s day and took him out on a Ferrari and Lamborghini Joyride! Read all about their luxe experience here<\/a>.
\nSPEED – If it\u2019s a need for speed Dad is after, a V8 Racing or Rally Driving experience is your best bet. This exhilarating and adrenalin pumping drive will have dad talking for months! Get Dad behind the wheel<\/a> from $50.
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MOSTLY D\u2019s – Bucket List Dad<\/strong>
\nYour Dad has been out and about trying new things and making sure he gets the most out of life. Help Dad tick off something else from his must-do list!<\/p>\n

From shark diving<\/a> to aerobatic flying<\/a> to good old fashioned sky diving<\/a> there is something for every Dad to get his heart racing!
\nCheck out our top bucket list recommendations<\/a>.
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If you\u2019re feeling extra generous, why not plan a trip with Dad to the adrenalin capital of the world, Queenstown<\/a>; where he can tick off a range of bucket list activities<\/a> in just a weekend!<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

Still not sure? <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
We understand that Dads come in all shapes and sizes, so if your Dad wasn\u2019t one of the above, buy him a gift voucher<\/a> so he can choose his own adventure!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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