You might be tempted to fall back on the usual Father's Day gifts, like novelty socks, a mug with a bad joke on it, whisky or aftershave, but there are plenty of more useful options. Father's Day 2026 in Australia falls on Sunday, September 6, so there's still time to find something he'll actually use.
If your dad, or a father figure in your life, loves tech and gadgets, these tried-and-tested products are some of our favourite Father's Day gift ideas. We've included tech gifts for Dad across a wide range of budgets and interests, from inexpensive everyday upgrades to some serious splurges.
We've focused on useful gifts we'd genuinely buy for our own dads, from AU$20 smart-home upgrades to big-ticket purchases like an outdoor pizza oven. Whether you're shopping for an outdoorsy dad, a coffee lover, a gamer or someone who'd rather stay on the couch, there should be something here to suit him.
The best Father's Day gifts for Dad under AU$100
We chose these picks for their functionality, value for money and whether we'd genuinely gift them to our own dads. From an AU$20 smart plug to a portable monitor for the home office, these 20 Father's Day gifts under AU$100 cover plenty of useful upgrades without requiring a big spend.
The best Father's Day tech gifts under AU$300
With a little more to spend, there are plenty of Father's Day gift ideas here, from a classic car Lego set and a Bluetooth turntable to a sleep analyser that sits under his mattress. We've even included a nice Android tablet and one of our highly-rated ebook readers that would be perfect for a father's downtime.
The best Father's Day gifts for Dad when money is no object
If you really want to splurge on a Father's Day gift, these big-ticket picks include some of the best tech we'd happily give our own dads.
You'll find that he may start playing the home barista every morning with a fancy new coffee machine or making more homemade pizzas with a new outdoor pizza oven. And if he's an avid runner or cyclist, we've added some premium-level gear here too.
