Father’s Day Gift Guide

15+ Gifts for Every Kind of Dad at The Pines Elanora

September 6th. Ring any bells? If not, never fear (and, to be fair, we’re still a couple of weeks away). The Pines Elanora is coming in hot with our top gifting picks for Father’s Day 2026, with ideas for every kind of dad, grandad or special man in your life. Whether his day starts at the crack of dawn with an early gym session, ends at the BBQ, involves a little outdoor action, or he’d happily spend a Sunday with his feet up and a good book, we’ve got him covered. From thoughtful finds that won’t blow the piggy bank to the more spendy presents worth splurging on, consider dad sorted at The Pines Elanora this Father’s Day.

Built Tee and Best Body Creatine.

For the Dad Who’s Always Training for Something

If dad’s idea of a good time involves setting a 4am alarm and hitting the gym, pavement or pool before the rest of the house is even awake, consider his workout wardrobe sorted this Father’s Day. Popular Australian fitness retailer Best Body has recently opened at The Pines Elanora, with the Built Tee ($69.95) and Fitted Tee ($59.95), making either an easy option for the workout-then-family-breakfast kind of dad. For the serious gym-goer, add performance supplements from Rule 1, EHP Labs or Altered Nutrition, protein from Black Wolf, Dymatize or Red Dragon Nutritionals, or Best Body’s own Creatine Monohydrate 500g for $49.95. And yes, he will probably tell you he already has enough gym gear. He doesn’t.

Two pairs of Oakley Holbrook sunglasses.

For the Dad Who’s Happiest Outdoors

If dad is checking the weekend weather forecast days in advance, specifically for boating, fishing and the all-important wave report, Father’s Day is a pretty good excuse to upgrade his weekend kit from The Pines Elanora. If boardshorts are his failsafe uniform, pick up a pair of Billabong Good Times Pro Boardshorts ($53) from Surf Dive’n Ski. Then keep him looking sharp on the shoreline with Oakley Holbrook sunglasses from Just Sunnies, or opt for a pair of Cancer Council polarised sunglasses for a more accessible but equally dad-approved gift.

Biltong hanging in a cabinet

For the Dad Who Owns the BBQ

If dad’s domain is the barbecue and he loves nothing more than feeding the family a serious spread, The Butchers Table at The Pines Elanora is a pretty safe bet this Father’s Day. The family-owned butcher focuses on quality Australian meat, including grass-fed beef and Byron Bay chicken, with plenty of options for a weekend cook-up. Our pick? Try the Bangalow pork, a local favourite that’s made for the barbecue, or let the team point you towards a premium cut for the occasion. Then leave dad to do what he does best: stand over the barbecue, offer unsolicited cooking advice and insist everyone needs to try just one more piece.

For an equally drool-worthy Father’s Day gift, The Pines Elanora’s resident biltong boss, Biltong Co., knows another way to dad’s heart and stomach. Pick up a packet of their popular air-dried biltong in a range of flavours, dry wors, snap sticks and chilli bites, or go all in with one of their Father’s Day gift packs. Made fresh in-store using locally sourced ingredients, we guarantee it’s the kind of gift that probably won’t make it to the pantry before dad gets stuck in.

An open travel guide

For the Dad Who’s Impossible to Buy For

If dad’s favourite schtick is telling you he simply doesn’t need anything (and, annoyingly, he’s kind of right), perhaps it’s time to stop buying him stuff altogether. Our suggestion? A holiday. The crew at Flight Centre at The Pines Elanora can help you book up some serious brownie points with a travel voucher, giving dad the freedom to put it towards flights, accommodation, cruises or a future getaway. With three years to use it, he can get to work on the holiday planning and you can take the credit. Win-win.

Four books from QBD stores.

For a Little Dad Downtime

If dad or grandad is partial to claiming the couch with a good book, QBD Books at The Pines Elanora has plenty to keep him hooked once he’s put his feet up. For something current, pick up Riding the Jet Stream by Alan Joyce, the new memoir from the former Qantas boss, Reckless: The Saga of Australian Crawl by Jeff Apter for a dose of Australian music nostalgia, or Falsely Convicted by Neil Mercer for the true-crime fan. And if fiction is more his thing, Dying Days by Anthony Byrt is a new WWII espionage thriller worth adding to the list.

EB Games staff member holding a Switch 2 and Two Mario Bros games.

For the Dad Who Never Really Grew Up

If dad is constantly asking the kids to hand over the console because he “just wants to have a go”, perhaps it’s time he got his own. Pop into EB Games at The Pines Elanora and check out the Nintendo Switch 2 ($699.95) for a little Father’s Day splurge that should actually earn its keep, or tap into a little nostalgia with Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ($109.95), bringing back the kind of Mario-fuelled fun many dads will remember. Mario Kart World ($119.95) is another throwback-inspired crowd-pleaser, because apparently some things you never quite grow out of.

Two journals for Dad and Grandfather to write the story of their life.

For the Stories Worth Keeping

For the dad or grandad who has accumulated a few stories over the years (and has plenty of them to tell), Kmart has a couple of Father’s Day gifts that are small in price but big on heart. Your Story: Dad ($14) and My Grandfather’s Life ($10) give them somewhere to jot down the memories, stories and life lessons worth passing on. And for the dad who knows his Bluey characters as well as the kids do, there are the Bluey men’s family matching PJs ($25), because let’s be honest, Father’s Day is also an opportunity to coordinate the whole household.

EDITORS NOTE: All prices are correct at time of writing and should be checked with individual retailers prior to purchase, as pricing, availability and promotional offers may change.