Save big this Father's Day with these discounted gift ideas
Father's Day is this weekend! So, if you haven't gotten a gift yet, it's about time you got something sorted.
We've been keeping an eye on some big discounts in the lead-up to the big day in the hope of helping you find something your dad will love. With just a few days to go, there are still plenty of deals to be shopped – but you'll want to get on it now!
We've found the watches, shavers, headphones, speakers, coffee machines and runners that have been slashed in price just in time for Father's Day, so scroll on to find the perfect gift.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
For the coffee-obsessed dad
Lavazza A Modo Mio Deséa Capsule Coffee Machine
If your dad can only be trusted with capsules, this machine might be your best bet. With an intuitive touch-screen, he'll love how easy it is to use, offering five milk-based recipes and four different coffee sizes right at his fingertips. Now slashed by 30 per cent, grab it for him at just $245.
De'Longhi Nespresso Gran Lattissima Automatic Coffee Maker
Featuring a single-serve fresh milk system, the Gran Lattisima automatic coffee machine from De'Longhi helps prepare a range of different coffees. With three milk recipes, you can make an Espresso, Macchiato, Cappuccino or Latte Machiatto via the single-serve jug. It's also super-quick, taking just 25 seconds to heat up and get ready to puncture your capsule and get that coffee brewing. Right now, you can score a $60 coffee credit from Nespresso when you buy the Gran Lattisima today.
Sunbeam Mini Barista Coffee Machine
Super easy to use, this espresso machine will be a great first one for dad. Perfect for lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites and other kinds of coffee, he'll be able to simply create whatever he desires.
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Best deals on Apple products
Apple Watch Ultra
Designed for endurance athletes, the Apple Watch Ultra features a durable, rugged design. For dads who are hyper-focused on their fitness, it has advanced GPS tracking so they can keep across the distance of their most ambitious runs, hikes, and swims. It has advanced metrics via the workout app, monitoring both Heart Rate Zones and running form. You can gift this to your adventurous dad this weekend for just $1,159, saving 11 per cent on Amazon.
Apple 2021 iPad
Featuring a 10.2-inch retina display and up to 256GB of storage, this 2021 model iPad is great for an easy upgrade. If your dad's old tablet is falling apart at the seams, this will give him something shiny and new to enjoy without breaking the bank. Now slashed by 14 per cent, you can save $110 when you buy it today. Best of all, it'll arrive tomorrow – perfect timing for the weekend.
Apple AirPods Max
Now 14 per cent off, the AirPods Max are Apple's answer to the increasing popularity of noise-cancelling headsets. This green pair is now $775.98, a saving of $123 while the sale lasts. With both active noise cancellation, transparency mode for increased awareness of surroundings, and high-fidelity audio, these are perfect for a music-loving dad. He can block out the sound of his lawnmower or power tools as he works, or keep transparency mode active on his evening walks. Adaptable with iPhones from 6S up to 14 Plus, as well as iPad and Apple Watch models, he'll be able to connect them to his existing products with ease.
Outdoor tools
Bosch 3.6V Cordless Compact Hedge Shrub & Grass Shear Garden Kit
Soon to be Dad's backyard best friend, the Bosch 3.6V Cordless Compact Hedge Shrub & Grass Shear Garden Kit is a 2-in-1 tool designed for tackling small garden chores. Weighing just 530g, you can easily switch between blades – one for hedge trimming and one for grass edging. You can buy yours today for $59.50.
Bosch 18V Cordless Circular Saw, 150mm
Discounted by $41, this Bosch 18V Cordless Circular Saw uses the CutControl function which creates additional precision and guides in a straight line when cutting and has the Bosch multi-compatible 18V battery. Buy it today and save 30 per cent.
Bosch 12V Cordless NanoBlade Saw
Designed for pruning and cutting wood and plastic up to 25mm in diamter, this Bosch Cordless NanoBlade Saw can make right angle and straight cuts without turning or tilting. The saw's 4mm teeth and soft hand grips makes it easier to control and reduce vibrations. Buy it for dad today and score a 30 per cent discount.
Bosch Easy Starter Hand Tool Set
If Dad thinks he's a DIY whizz, but needs a little bit of fine-tuning, this might just be the perfect present. Now just $63, this starter hand tool set comes with all the basics needed to check items off the to-do list including pliers, a hammer and a screwdriver, which can all be easily stored in the zipper case provided.
Watches
HUAWEI Watch GT 3 46 mm Smartwatch
Now $100 off the regular price, this HUAWEI watch pairs seamlessly with either iOS or Android phones. Featuring a simple design and an overall refined appearance, it will look great on while also monitoring health and helping with fitness goals. Gift this one to a dad who needs a fitness watch, but doesn't particularly like the look of them.
Garmin Venu 2 Smartwatch
With up to 11 days of battery life and its 3.3cm AMOLED display, the Garmin Venu 2 stands tall in the smartwatch market. Weighing just 49g, it is easy to use and utilise the huge range of health and fitness trackers as well as dial in on certain activities with over 25 installed sports to monitor as you play or train. Buy it today for $478 and save 30 per cent.
Diesel Gen 5 Smartwatch
The Diesel Gen 5 Smartwatch gives you access to Google Assitant, GPay and Google Fit to do almost anything and everything you need. You can also recieve calls and notifications from your smartphone on your watch and set different battery modes to save power for longer periods and minimise access to apps that use a lot of power you don't need at particular times. It also has a 4.8cm screen, a black leather strap and is selling for an unbelieveable 72 per cent off. Save $431 today.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Bluetooth
For the Samsung-loving dad, this Galaxy Watch 5 will pair seamlessly with his existing ecosystem of products. With all the trimmings of a great fitness watch, he can keep on top of his health with greater ease by using this smartwatch as his companion. Now 18 per cent off, you can grab it today for just $448.
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Personal care
Philips Shaver Series 3000
The Philips Shaver Series 3000 features a rounded profile for its Skin Protection System, which glides across the skin whether it's wet or dry. The blades are designed to follow the contours of the face, using a five-directional pivot, flex, and float movement to make for a close and even shave. Now costing $80, you can save 32 per cent.
Philips Shaver Series 5000 Re-Skin
Reduced to just $98, the 5000 Re-Skin model from Philips offers ComfortTech blades, 360° Contour heads and up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving on a full charge. Grab one for dad while the sale lasts!
Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver
With up to three weeks' worth of continuous battery life before needing a re-charge, the Braun Series 5 electric shaver is ultra-efficient. It also has a waterproof razor, which can be used whether the skin is wet or dry. Slashed by 50 per cent, you can buy one for dad today at $99.
Panasonic Rechargeable 3-Blade Electric Cordless Shaver
The Panasonic Rechargeable 3-Blade Electric Cordless Shaver is built with round-shaped outer foils to shave close to the skin at all angles and 30-degree nano-polished inner blades improving its quality and sharpness. Now selling for $75, it also comes with a pop-up trimmer and can be used on wet and dry skin. Buy one for dad on Amazon and save $99.95.
Philips Multigroom Series 7000 trimmer
Currently on sale for $90.15, the Philips Multigroom Series 7000 trimmer comes with 16 tools to trim hair including a precision shaver, a wide hair clipper and nose and ear trimmers. Complete with a non-slip grip and 120 minutes of battery power.
MANSCAPED The Handyman Compact Face Shaver
Great for a quick on-the-go touch-up or travel companion, The Handyman Compact Face Shaver from Manscaped is built with a SkinSafe dual-blade head combining long hair levellers and foil shaver blades that contour the shape of your face and shave comfortably. It comes with a magnetic protective cover, has an IPX7 waterproof rating and a 60-minute battery life per charge.
Now available on Amazon for $119.99, you can score a 25 per cent discount when you use your Amazon coupon at checkout. This will bring the total price down to $89.99.
Renpho Back and Neck Massager
For the dad who is always complaining about his sore back, this Renpho massager will be a very memorable gift. A cushion designed to sit in the back of the chair, it has an adjustable vertical design so he can ensure it reaches all the right places. Save $95 when you buy this one on sale now.
Or, if you're looking for a different type of massager for dad, Renpho has also slashed their Leg Massager and their Foot Massager.
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For the kitchen
AUSPURE 5.5L Premium Digital Air Fryer
With 10 pre-set functions for cooking meat, fish, vegetables and chips, your dad will become a head chef in no time with the AUSPURE 5.5L Premium Digital Air Fryer. For the red meat-loving dad, you can also customise how well done they want their steaks cooked – from blue all the way to well done. Now available for 40 per cent off, it also comes with a recipe book with 100 recipes included and has dishwasher-safe frying baskets.
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Stanley Rogers Modern Steel Knife Block Set
Now selling for a massive 62 per cent off, this metallic Baltic blue Stanley Rogers knife set comes with five stainless steel knives: a 20cm cook's knife, a 20cm bread knife, a 19cm carving knife, a 12cm utility knife and a 9cm paring knife. Buy it today and save $141.
Whisky Stones and Glasses Gift Set
For the dad who loves whisky, this gift set will be a great addition to his existing glassware. With two crystal rocks glasses and a number of whisky rocks to keep his drink cold without diluting it, he'll be able to drink like the gentleman he is.
Thermos Stainless King Vacuum Insulated Flask, 2L
Whether he needs a constant caffeine top-up or a cool drink for a long trek, this 2L Thermos will have him covered. Now 54 per cent off, this doubled-walled and sweat proof insulated flask has a carry handle to take on any adventure and a built in stopper and wide mouth opening for heavier liquids like soup.
Thermos Stainless Steel Can Insulator
This can insulator from Thermos will allow your dad to keep his beer cold on hot summer days. The perfect summer invention, you can gift it now for 48 per cent off.
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Earphones and Headphones
JBL Tune 215 True Wireless Earphones
Discounted to just $59, the JBL Tune 215 True Wireless Earphones have up to 25 hours of battery life. The use the Dual Connect setting to listen to your music on take a phone call with both or eihter one of the eaprhone. You can also use just one earphone at a time and leave the other to charge in the charging case. Buy a pair today and save 55 per cent.
Sennheiser CX Plus Noise Cancelling Headphones
Slashed by a massive 46 per cent, you can buy this pair for just $140. Featuring 24 hours of battery life, and the ability to personalise touch controls for music and voice assistance, these Sennheiser buds are ultra-convenient to use. Save $119 when you get a pair here.
Sony WH1000XM4 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones
Coming highly recommended by our tech expert, Trevor Long, these Sony headphones are some of the best on the market. With effective noise-cancellation, simple on-ear controls and the ability to fold up to save space within your bag, these headphones have almost everything. Gift these to a dad who really, really loves his music. Slashed by 27 per cent, you can save $154 when you buy them now.
Sennheiser Over Ear Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
More affordable than some other noise-cancelling models, these Sennheiser headphones are currently reduced to 41 per cent off. Featuring a great wireless sound, deep bass, and 30 hours of playback, these will last your dad on his evening walks, or while he mows the lawn on a weekend.
Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise Cancelling Headphones
For the geeky sound-guy dad, these headphones are non-negotiable. They have high-fidelity audio, with depth and fullness created by their TriPort acoustic architecture. They also have volume-optimised Active EQ, which maintains balanced performance at all volumes, keeping bass consistent and the sound clear. Slashed by $130, you can buy them today for 26 per cent off.
Portable speakers
JBL Flip Essential 2
Offering up to 10 hours of playtime, this mighty speaker from JBL can fill the whole room with sound thanks to its racetrack-shaped driver. Perfect for gatherings at home, it's the ideal gift for a dad who loves to control the playlist. Now slashed by 25 per cent, you can buy it for just $97.
Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Speaker
This Bluetooth speaker promises bold, crystal-clear sound projected across its 15 hours of battery life. We bet you – and your dad – have seen this one floating around at the park, or the beach in summer. Give him the power to play his own tunes by gifting one on Father's Day, with the price currently slashed to $159.99.
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
With up to 20 hours of playtime, and the ability to pair with compatible speakers for greater sound density, this JBL speaker makes a great gift for those who like their music loud. Now 16 per cent off, you can gift it for just $168.
Sony SRS-XE300 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Sony is known for their amazing sound quality, and their wireless portable Bluetooth speaker is no exception. Now slashed by 29 per cent, you can save $91 when you purchase it now for the upcoming big day!
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More audio gear
Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl 500 Turntable
The perfect gift for a classic rock'n'roll dad, this Yamaha wireless turntable can play all the old vinyl records with a modern twist. Not only can it play records, but it can also pair with devices through Bluetooth and Airplay to play the modern music. It is also compatible with Alexa to access your tunes hands free. Buy it today for $649 and save $350.
Bose Smart Soundbar 700
Built with the ADAPTiQ feature, the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 calibrates its acoustic sound according to the shape and size of your room so it will sound clear and vivid from all angles. It has eight microphones built in and is Alexa-compatible with a light bar that will light up when Alexa is listening. You can customise and personalise the audio through the Bose Music app and pair the sound bar to listen with the Bose Headphones 700. Score a whopping $560 saving when you buy yours on Amazon now.
JBL Bar 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
A soundbar and subwoofer combo, this set from JBL will give your dad high-quality surround sound for his music, TV and movies. With HDMI connectivity, he'll be able to set this one up seamlessly and enjoy. Now 32 per cent off, you can get it now for $374.
Apparel
Carhartt Michigan Coat, Hamilton Brown
Simple, stylish and on sale, this Carhartt Michigan Coat has it all. It is made with 100 per cent organic cotton with a subtle corduroy collar.
New Balance Men's Running Sneakers
Now 30 per cent off, you can grab these New Balance sneakers for your dad at just $70. They have a softly cushioned midsole for comfy running and a thick rubber outsole that promises to hold up well against wear and tear.
Nike Waffle Debut SE Sneakers
Dads can run in style when it comes to these sneakers from sportswear giant Nike. Featuring a comfy faux-leather construction, and visible branding on the tongue and sides, these make both hip and comfy runners.
Puma Twitch Runners
With a soft mesh upper to keep them breathable, these Puma sneakers offer ultimate comfort and support when running. They also feature a zoned rubber design to their outsoles, which promotes traction and makes them extra durable. Buy these for $60 now on The Iconic, saving $40 in the process.
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