Finding a gift for Father’s Day that is practical yet personal and still fits in your budget can be a tricky task. Father’s Day gifts under $50 usually mean a nice card with a forgotten IOU inside,
But not this year. Father’s Day is all about showing your appreciation and love for the father figures in your life. No matter what budget you’ve got, there should be a present or experience out there that will suit even the most difficult-to-buy-for dads. Whether you’ve got a camping dad that loves a good night around an outdoor firepit, or a dad that enjoys a funny pun on his personalised BBQ apron, Father’s Day gifts are all about finding that niche.
Our top picks for Father’s Day presents under $50 encompass a wide range of different kinds of Dad-niches. Stay within your budget, and show your love with quality gifts like the following:
2024’s top under $50 Father’s Day presents
- The Cooks Collective grill pan, $47.97, Myer (here’s why)
- Trenery golf crew sock, $17.95, David Jones (here’s why)
- Kleva Sharp Sharp knife sharpener, $25, The Good Guys (here’s why)
The best Father’s Day gifts under $50
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The Cooks Collective cast iron seasoned grill pan
from $47.97 (usually $79.95), Myer
Best for: the dad without a barbecue
If there’s not enough space outside for your very own barbie, then a cast iron grill pan is your next best option. For the Dad who has got all the rubs and marinades ready to go, this grill pan from The Cook’s Collective will do a steak quite nicely.
Key features:
- Seasoned finish
- Authentic Cast grill lines
- Long and helper handle
- Deep-sided pan with pouring spouts
- Suitable for all cooktops
- Oven Safe
02
Trenery golf crew sock
from $17.95, David Jones
Best for: the golfing dad
If your father figure loves heading to the golf course on a Sunday morning, then this pair of socks is the perfect teaser gift for them. With funky socks the new way for dads to show off their style and personality, this pair is a hole-in-one!
Key features:
- 3/4 quarter crew length
- Rich cotton blend
- Comes in racing green or chambray blue
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Kleva Sharp Sharp pro knife sharpener
from $25, The Good Guys
Best for: the dad who’s a chef in the kitchen
No one likes a dull knife more than your dad. If your dad is prone to cooking up a storm, then a knife sharpener is a practical, yet thoughtful gift for Father’s Day. This one from Kleva Sharp Sharp is great for home cooking as it is able to sharpen a wide variety of knife types. The bread knife will be able to cut through the thickest of sourdough in no time!
Key features:
- Material: stainless steel
- Suits hardened steel, serrated and scalloped knives
- Safe suction base
- 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
04
Garden fork, trowel and weeding set
from $,42.90, Hoselink
Best for: the gardening guru
If the garden has been on Dad’s to-do list for the year, then speed things along with this set of three gardening tools. Made with stainless steel and ergonomic rubber handles, this garden set is perfect for a bit of backyard busyness.
Key features:
- Trowel: Built with a stainless steel blade, the ergonomic design of the soft grip rubber handle ensures comfort and easy use.
- Garden Fork: the perfect hand tool for weeding and cultivating light soil in your flowerbed and pot plants. The soft grip rubber handle is ergonomically designed for your comfort and easy use. Featuring sharp stainless steel tines, the durable Garden Fork easily cuts through the soil.
- Weeder: built with a stainless steel split tip fork, this durable hand weeder effectively removes weeds without damaging the surrounding plants.
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YETI Rambler tumbler 10 oz with Magslider lid
from $25, BCF
Best for: the coffee-on-the-go dad
If the dad in your life is constantly on the go, then their morning beverage is most likely forgotten about each day. This Yeti tumbler is the perfect choice for dad’s with their hands full and their feet going non-stop.
Our favourite features? It’s insulated for both hot and cold drinks, is shatter-resistant (for the clumsy dads!) and of course, dishwasher safe.
Key features:
- Kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel makes it puncture and rust resistant
- Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot, right to the last sip
- Smaller size fits right in your cup holders for road trips or the morning commute
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
- Shatter-resistant design with YETI®’s legendary durability
- MagSlider™ lid for an extra bit of protection to stop heat and cold from escaping
- No Sweat™ design keeps your hands dry
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Australian craft beer six-pack
from $34.99, Beer Cartel
Best for: the true blue Aussie dad
If your dad is the kind of guy to always pick out the same drink, then hit him with a bit of adventure! This 6-pack from Beer Cartel showcases the best of the best of Aussie craft beer. With ales of every kind, this Father’s Day gift will go great with an afternoon barbecue dinner.
Includes:
- Young Henrys Newtowner Australian Pale Ale
- Hawkers Hazy Pale
- Akasha Super Chill Pacific Ale
- Pirate Life South Coast Pale Ale
- Capital Rock Hopper IPA
- Mountain Goat Billy the Mid Session Ale
07
Australian Women’s Weekly Fire, Grill, Smoke
from $39.99, Magshop
Best for: the BBQ king
If grilling is your dad’s favourite pastime, then getting him a book that will up his game will definitely be appreciated. With a multitude of tips and tricks for all things barbecuing and smoking, this book will be your dad’s bible.
Why not make one of the recipes in this book with Dad for a Father’s Day dinner?
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Sovereign cooler armchair in blue
from $44.99, OZTrail
Best for: the camping dad
Finally, the camping dad needs all the right accessories and gear to make an outdoor sleepout worth the sore back. With this camping chair from OZTrail, Dad can stay comfy and snug around the campfire, and easily help out everyone as they roast marshmallows.
With a mesh drink holder, this camping chair would pair great with the Aussie craft beer 6-pack!
Key features:
- Strong 17.5mm high-tensile steel silver frame
- Hard-wearing 600 Denier polyester fabric
- Insulated cooler in arm for keeping drinks cold
- Mesh drink holder for keeping beverages in easy reach
- Easy to carry Grab and Go strap on rear
- Convenience: Mesh drink holder incorporated into arm, easy to carry Grab and Go strap on rear
When is Father’s Day this year?
Father’s Day in Australia is always held on the first Sunday of September each year. For 2024, Father’s Day will be on the 1st of September! These Father’s Day gifts under $50 are the perfect way to show your appreciation.
Who can celebrate Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a day of celebration and appreciation of all father figures in an individual’s life. This can include grandfathers, uncles, family friends and, of course, dads who have helped shape and influence you as a person
For more gift ideas, check out our Father’s Day guide here..
Looking to save money on gifts? Check out our coupon codes for The Good Guys, Myer and more.
