Christmas Gifts for Dads Who Have Everything

Boost his confidence and creativity with these Christmas gifts for Dads in Australia who have everything! Pass him the tongs and get him smoking meats at a BBQ class in Sydney, get him in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class in Melbourne, or sink his hands into soil and learn how to grow more veggies in a gardening class in Brisbane. No matter what you’re looking for or where you are in Australia, these gifts for Dad are perfect if he insists he wants nothing for Christmas 2024. 

If you’ve been trying (and failing) to come up with good gifts for men, there are plenty of present ideas for dads you might not know about that’ll empower him to learn practical skills to put to use every day. It’s easy for Dads to forget to slow down and take time out to look after themselves. But of course, if more dads were aware of the benefits of doing more of the things they love, it could help improve their wellbeing, work life and family life for the better. With that in mind, help Dad bring out his creative side and feel more productive by learning new skills he can put into practice every day.

If there’s one thing parents realise when having children, it’s that spending more quality time together as a family is what really counts. As Christmas is a time when families come together more than any other time of the year, do something special this year and surprise Dad with fun gift experiences that you can all enjoy. He’ll love spending time with you more than anything else, so you don’t need to worry too much if you’re unsure which activity he’ll enjoy. 

Keen to find good presents for Dads who have everything? Read on and get inspired by some of the best Christmas gift ideas for Dads in Australia. 

Get summer-ready with a BBQ cooking class

On the hunt for Christmas gift ideas for a Dad who loves to grill? If Dad enjoys nothing more than starting up his beloved barbie, help him take his BBQ skills to the next level with a BBQ cooking class. Even if he doesn't know how to cook a BBQ chicken, he'll love spending a quality day with you at a local BBQ cooking workshop! There are always new tips everyone can learn, no matter how good they think they are with a barbeque.

Learn how to smoke meat to perfection from some of the best local chefs in your city. It’s also ok if you don’t live nearby, as online BBQ cooking classes are available for Dads who live in regional areas. 

Dad will also learn how to marinate meat and learn loads of tips and tricks for taking his BBQ game to the next level, all while sipping on an ice-cold beer during the class. Friends and family will be stoked the next time they come around to the house for lunch - they’ll be asking for tips in no time. 

Looking for the perfect gift for your father-in-law? Look no further!

Discover cooking classes from around the world

If Dad is a travel lover and misses the idea of being able to visit different cultures and countries around the world, he’ll love a fun cooking class to experience with you. Choose from thousands of cooking classes in Australia and pick something he loves or try something new. 

Dad might enjoy a Mexican cooking class where sangria will be poured and tacos will be eaten. How about a Japanese cooking class to learn how to roll sushi. Or, what about a pizza and beer cooking class? Join him for the class and learn to make classic Italian pizza while having a drink together—cooking workshops are some of the best gifts from a daughter as he’ll get to spend quality time with you!

In these fun, beginner-friendly cooking classes, you and your dad will learn new recipes and cooking tips to help him feel more confident cooking in the kitchen. Have fun, laugh and enjoy spending quality time together as you learn to create restaurant-worthy dishes. At the end of the cooking class, you’ll sit down with the rest of the team and enjoy a meal you’ve cooked from scratch. If you don’t live close to one another, book an online cooking class you can try together instead!

Take his gardening skills up a notch

One of the best Christmas presents for Dad can be anything to do with the garden. If he’s interested in growing his own veggies, he might enjoy a gardening class where he’ll learn more about how to grow vegetables in the backyard. Learn from local gardening experts who will explain the best soils to use, how to make your veggies grow quickly, as well as how to look after them and protect them from wild animals.

Looking for more unique experience gifts for Dad in Sydney, Canberra and beyond? Dad might like to learn how to make a terrarium instead. In these meditative and creative terrarium classes, join Dad as you learn how to build an impressively layered terrarium, complete with a mini succulent garden inside a glass cylinder. He’ll learn all about how to keep succulents alive and the best practices he needs to maintain to keep his terrarium looking impressive. You’ll have fun together as you share a special day learning new gardening skills to put into practice when you get home.

Bring out his practical side at a metalwork class

Whether Dad permanently resides in his work shed or is new to the DIY game, metalwork classes are a great place for him to explore his creativity and make something practical for his home. Go old school with a traditional blacksmithing class, put him to work at a welding workshop or have him learn new skills at a silversmithing course. From custom-made silver rings to unique metal sculptures and even knife making workshops, a metalwork class will see Dad return home with something entirely his own, along with a bunch of new, fun and practical skills to put to use!

Whether you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts for Dad in Melbourne, gifts for Dad in Brisbane or ideas on how to spend more quality time together, discover thousands of gift experiences for men across the country and create long-lasting memories you’ll both love.