With Father’s Day only a couple of months away, now is the time to start considering possible gift ideas so that when the day arrives, you can give the special father figure in your life the perfect gift. Every dad is different, which means that sometimes the traditional gifts aren’t going to work. Taking into consideration his interests, his preferences, and his hobbies, you should be able to come up with a pretty clear idea, but sometimes it’s just not that easy. To help you out in that regard, we’ve come up with a list of potential Father’s Day gift ideas complete with a number of fantastic products handmade right here in Australia. 

For the Dad With the Green Thumb

If the father figure(s) in your life have a love of all things green and growing, we’ve got a couple great gift ideas to consider!

Kokedamas are works of Japanese garden art, and the practice hails back centuries. A kokedama is a moss ball that is either attached to a platform or hung from a string, and from the center of that moss ball a plant is grown. To break it down further, the root ball of a plant is encased inside of a mud ball, which in turn is covered in green moss. The end product is a plant grown within a living planter, and it is quite visually striking.  

Sydney artisan Bloominbee has a couple of different kokedamas to choose from, including the Devilish Kokedama. The kokedamas come with your choice of either a hand-tied jute hanger or a glass square plate for display purposes. The plant in this particular kokedama is Devil’s Ivy, and it prefers bright to moderate sun. 

If you’ve got an adventurous gardening father figure to buy for, consider one of Green Leaf Lounge’s DIY Kokedama kits! These kits come with everything you need, and for the confident gardener one of the kits comes without a plant so you can choose your own. For someone new to the entire kokedama concept, the kit that includes the plant is a great choice!

Another great gift idea for the green thumb dad (or dads) in your life is a terrarium. There are two types available here on ACA: the kind that use preserved moss, and the kind that use live plants. Both are easy to assemble and present a lovely finished product!

 In addition to kokedamas, Bloominbee also has a DIY Succulent Terrarium Kit With Live Plants. The kit has everything required to make your own beautiful indoor garden: a large glass bowl, gravel, moss, potting mix, decorative stones, the succulent plants, and easy to follow instructions. 

If you think the dad you’re buying for would prefer something a bit more low maintenance, Two fish & me has got you covered with their large selection of preserved moss DIY terrarium kits. These terrariums require no watering, are easy to assemble, and are absolutely lovely to look at! The kits include everything you need to put the terrarium together, and for best results the assembled product should be kept indoors, out of direct sunlight, and away from high humidity areas. 

If you’re buying for someone with a love of houseplants, consider some of the options from Bosque. This Brisbane-based artisan provides green gifts of the highest quality, including such beautiful plants as the Calathea Freddie, the Golden Pothos, and the Jade Peperomia. Each plant comes carefully wrapped and with an easy-to-follow plant care card. 

For the Dad Who Loves to Look Good

If the dads in your life love to look great every time they head out of the house, there are plenty of quality handmade accessories here on ACA to choose from! 

 Bare Hands Bracelets has a Men’s Personalised Wrap Leather & Pure Silver Bracelet which features your choice of personalised bead (or beads) threaded between the quality leather cords. The custom silver beads are available in your choice of finish (mirror polish, matte, or brushed) and can contain between 1-2 lines of text. 

Collywobbles Leather Co. has quality leather belts that are carefully handmade in Melbourne. The belts are made out of full-grain vegetable tanned leather that has been tanned through an old and trusted chemical-free process which lets it absorb the elements (rain, dirt, sun) and over time, create a lovely patina. The belts themselves are hand cut, beveled, and finished with solid brass hardware, and when you provide the measurements of the person you’re buying for, they add the holes in the belt precisely where they are needed, plus an additional four holes on either side. 

FredCo offers personalised pocket squares, as well as a pocket square holder that keeps the pocket square from sinking into the pocket, and also holds the square in a perfect fold. The holder also comes with a slot on the back meant to hold your licence, ID, or credit card. 

Methuselah Leather has a selection of beautifully handmade quality leather card holders, such as the Allantoma. This card holder can fit up to 6 cards, has an ID window on the back, and will also be able to hold some notes. It is handmade using Pueblo Italian Leather and features German orange tiger thread for the hand stitching. 

For the Dad With the Sweet Tooth

The guy who loves sweet treats and drinks will enjoy some of the many delicious goodies available here!

Gourmet dessert shop Bikki Delights has their scrumptious Cocomelon Sugar Cookies, which are freshly handbaked in New South Wales from quality Australian ingredients. The cookies come individually packaged and can last up to six weeks.  

Boutique online dessert shop Cocoa Oven has a large variety of delectable treats to choose from, such as their clever Brookies, which are a hybrid cookie and brownie. To enhance the rich, fudgy interior and the crackle top, you can choose to have the brookies dipped in ruby or white chocolate and topped off with roses and berry crumble. 

My Cookie Shop, which specialises in customised sugar cookies, has the “Design Your Own Cookie Gift Box Set” available. With the box set you can either customize the provided sugar cookies with your own choice of Father’s Day style and message, or let the recipient decorate them however they want!

For The Animal Loving Dad

 Any dad who loves his pets is going to love pet-related gifts, whether it’s a fancy new harness, leash, or even a bow tie!

Brisbane based wil & essie has a plethora of handmade dog accessories available, including chest harnesses that are made from high quality metal hardware and breathable material. The Woodland Collection of harnesses are made from corduroy fabrics and are available in different colours and patterns. 

Leaf and Leash have an adorable selection of dog bow ties in a variety of different patterns and colours. These bowties will make any dog look handsome and dapper – just look at the Sandy Pebbles Dog Bow Tie! 

If the dad in your life is a cat lover, good news! Queenie’s Pawprints has all kinds of fun and adorable cat accessories, including bowtie collars! If you think he’d want the complete look for his favourite feline, consider the cat jumper too! 

For the Dad Who Loves Flavor

People who love different, unique flavours, whether it’s in food or drink, often love to try things they’ve never had before. Surprise the dads in your life with some of the amazing, Australian made food and beverages found right here. 

Currong Comestibles has a large selection of chutneys, marmalades, shrubs, and jams, all made from very old Aboriginal ingredients. Their Rainforest Lime and Kumquat Marmalade is the perfect melding of a European recipe and Australian ingredients. 

Belicious foods have a range of spices and mixes that are guaranteed to delight, and what better way to figure out what you prefer than a Sample Pack? The pack contains a mix of sauces and spice mixes in addition to some recipes, and will make a great gift for the dad who loves to try new flavours. 

For the tea-loving dad, a gift of quality, all-natural, locally made tea is a great idea. Taste Kaleidoscope Tea and Teawares specialises in all-organic teas and tea blends, such as herbals and chais and green and black teas. They also make ceramic teawares! 

Neo Organic Tea makes ayurvedic based teas that are meant to improve your wellbeing. These teas are organic, gluten free, and vegan, and are locally made in Sydney. Their Relax & Unwind 6 Tea Tin Set contains six different teas that will bring a measure of calm and relaxation to those who drink them – a perfect gift for a guy who is always busy and on the go. 

For the Dad Who Appreciates Art

If the dad or dads in your life are art-lovers, there are so many great gift ideas for them! With so many incredible artists listing their work right here, it will be easy to find the perfect Father’s Day Gift!

EpiWrites provides a unique gift idea: a custom watercolour portrait of your family! This personalised gift will feature whatever custom names or wording you want, and will require a photo reference for the artist to work from. 

La Source Australia has gorgeous landscape paintings inspired by Australia’s native flora and fauna. These are limited edition fine art prints that are individually hand-signed and numbered by the artists, and also come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 

Perth based artist Joanne Barnes uses acrylic on canvas to capture her beautiful forest scenes and seascapes. Springtime Meander is a lovely glimpse of a forest setting captured through the artist’s eyes and evokes the wonder of nature when you view it. 

For All the Wonderful Dads Out There 

Every Father is unique, and that’s why finding the perfect gift is such a big deal! Fortunately, the artisans featured here on ACA have a plethora of handmade quality products that could make the perfect gift for the dad or dads in your life!