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The Best Things To Do This Father’s Day In Sydney

By Urban List Writers
25th Aug 2023

Father’s Day on Sunday 3 September, 2023 is approaching—fast—and Sydney has a bunch of unusual, fun, and heartwarming ways to make the old man's day special—from good ol' fashioned lunches he'll love to sky-high adventures to get his heart pumping.

Here are the best things to do this Father's Day in Sydney.

The Best Spots For Father’s Day Lunch In Sydney

Restaurants are amping up their game this Father's Day with special menus and one-off lunches to cater for foodie fathers.

Modern seafood spot Longshore in Chippendale is doing a $120pp Father’s Day menu with a welcome drink, available from Friday to Sunday, and both Armorica in Surry Hills and Kirribilli local The Botanist are running some juicy steak specials.

For the dads who get around a margarita, Bar Patron is doing a $69pp four-course special menu with a margarita on arrival and Gran Patrón ‘Piedra’ Extra Anejo to finish, or Barangaroo’s Cirrus is running a special share-style menu for $130pp, with optional matching wines.

If he's a serious whisky aficionado, sort Dad out with tickets to The Baxter Inn's Father's Day event for $100pp; he'll sip his way through a two-hour guided whisky tasting with paired beers and an arrival cocktail. 

Dad prefer to stick to the classics? Check out the best spots in Sydney for a Sunday roast here.

Camp (Or Glamp) On Sydney Harbour

Cockatoo Island campgroundMore adventures await at Cockatoo Island's waterfront campground. This outdoor getaway puts traditional camping—even glamping—to shame. Over the weekend, let Dad live out his outdoorsy vacay with the Deluxe Waterfront Package that includes a pre-erected dome tent, two beds and sun lounges (not to mention an array of other amenities like lanterns and quilts).

Want to get the whole family on board? The Deluxe Waterfront Two Bedroom Package does the trick, letting the clan partake in a magical night by the harbour and under the stars. Or, you can bring your own tent and pitch it by the harbour for a cheaper (yet still excellent) Father's Day gift. Book here.

Sky-High And Speedy Thrills

If Dad has a need for speed, treat him to eye-watering laps of the Sydney Motorsport Park in a real V8 race car or Ferrari Modena 360, or send him to the skies for a helicopter flight over beautiful Sydney and its beaches, or even a learn-to-fly course in a tailwheel plane.

If he's a fan of the water, splash out for a Father's Day gift of a 75km/h jet boat ride on Sydney Harbour, or a three-hour learn-to-sail course on a gorgeous race-tuned yacht.

Tee Up A Golf Session

mini gold courseIn support of those who never quite got the concept of a hole-in-one, we present to you a simplified rendition of the classic dad sport: mini golf. Holey Moley takes you on a colourful adventure through pop culture icons, neon lights, and larger-than-life avocados. Putt putt your way around the immersive courses while sipping on your favourite cocktails from The Caddyshack bar. Book here at one of the nine locations across Sydney.

Hit The High Seas

Old-school ship in Sydney HarbourEver heard your dad yearning to answer the call of the great blue? It’s time for his dreams to come true on the Sydney Harbour Tall Ship. Atop a shipatrsight off the set of Pirates of the Caribbean, he'll hoist the sails and garner firsthand experience at steering the vessel. Since sailing does build up an appetite, the package includes a three-course meal to be savoured amid the iconic views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Taronga Zoo. Book here.

Buy Dad A VB Grooming Kit

VB grooming kit photo

In need of a hard-earned moisturise? The Victorian Bitter-infused grooming kit is the key to Dad's heart. Pairing go-to beer with a little touch of luxury, the six-product self-care range includes a myriad of lager-mixed treatments like an exfoliating scrub, a facial mask, and moisturiser. There's even a VB bath bomb and a scented candle to really set the mood. Secure the gift of all gifts for this Father's Day over here. You could also check out our choice picks of breweries in Sydney here, too.

Still stumped for ideas? Check out the best things to do in Sydney.

Image credit: The Baxter Inn, Destination NSW, Holey Moley, Sydney Harbour Tall Ships, Victoria Bitter, 

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