Stuck for Father's Day? This gift guide will keep your old man happy

Father's Day is creeping up faster than you think, as it always does, and, if you’re anything like me, your brain's drawing a blank on gift ideas. Dads are a simple species — they often like what they like, and they’re proud of it.

So, don’t stress, lads. We've rounded up a cracking selection of goodies that are sure to put a smile on your old man's dial, from the practical to the stuff he didn’t know he needed. Dads love being prepared, and these gifts will have him sorted until next Father’s Day and beyond.

If your Dad loves his lawn as much as he loves you

Is your dad the type who takes immense pride in his lawn? Give him a gift that keeps his pride and joy running smoothly. A new, reliable ride-on mower battery from Battery World is the perfect present. With top brands like Century and Yuasa, some of which are Aussie-made, you can get him a battery that's built for power and performance, ensuring his weekends are spent mowing the lawn, not trying to get the mower to start. Or if you’re not sure if a new battery is even necessary, take the old one for Battery World to test giving your old man that piece of mind. If you still want to get him a gift, a simple charger which is practical and can be used on more than just the mower.

Just prepare for all the pics he’ll try and send you of his newly manicured lawn, following the questions he’ll hound you with about sending pics in the first place.

If your Dad is king of the grill

If your dad fancies himself a barbecue boss — I’m yet to meet a father who doesn’t — the Weber Family Q Premium is a top-tier upgrade. This iconic grill, voted as most trustworthy by Aussies for over a decade, is known for its versatility, even heat distribution, and flavour-enhancing design. It’s perfect for family dinners, weekend cookouts, and impressing the neighbours with his grilling prowess.

It also gives you a good excuse to go back to Dad’s for dinner more often. A gift that works for him and you; work smarter, not harder.

If your Dad just wants some bloody me time

Give your dad the gift of peace and quiet (or just seriously good sound) with a pair of Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones. These over-ear headphones offer incredible noise cancellation, making them perfect for travel, working from home, or just escaping the chaos for a bit with his favourite music or podcasts.

If your Dad obsessed with projects

For the dad whose life depends on his ability to tackle DIY projects, the Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Drill Driver Kit is a winner. Part of a massive interchangeable battery system, this drill is powerful, versatile, and a staple for any toolkit. It'll empower him to finally get around to fixing that leaky tap, giving his shed a shape-up or building that deck he's been talking about since you were born.

If your Dad’s mid-life crisis means he owns a boat now

Maybe your old man has always loved spending his weekends out on the water, or maybe he bought a boat on a whim as he desperately tries to find a new hobby. Whatever the case, don’t let him take to the seas without a new Yuasa Seafarer boat battery. Available at Battery World, these batteries are purpose-built to handle the conditions of marine use, offering both reliable cranking power and deep-cycle performance for running onboard accessories. It's the ultimate upgrade to ensure his next fishing or boating trip goes off without a hitch.

With any luck, he brings back some goods for dinner that he can throw straight on his new barbecue. Like we said, work smarter, not harder.