Free & Easy Wins

• Sunrise stroll + coffee cups
  Catch the sunrise on a beach or local trail, then brew at home and take it to-go.
  Product suggestion: Mugs & Travel Cups · Cosy Socks
  
  
• Backyard games championship
  Cricket, bocce, quoits, or a frisbee challenge. Create a scoreboard with our printable pack.
    Product suggestion: Puzzles & Games · Blankets & Throws
  
  
• Photo scavenger hunt
  Use our printable prompts and snap memories together (bonus points for “most creative Dad pose”).
    Product suggestion: Father’s Day Fun Pack - Free Download
  
  
• Bushwalk + picnic
  Pick an easy loop track, pack rolls, fruit and a thermos. If the weather turns, swap to a living room picnic.
  Product suggestion: Bar & Kitchen · Umbrellas (BLUNT)
  
  

Low-Cost Outings

• Mini golf or bowling night
  Light competition, big laughs. The winner chooses dessert.
  
  
• Museum, gallery or vintage car display
  Feed Dad’s curiosity for an hour, then coffee and a slice nearby.
  
  
• Farmers’ market haul + cook off
  Shop together, then make dinner using your market finds.
   

Plan a Trip Together (or Help Dad Plan One)

Make Father’s Day the kick off to your next adventure, start small with a day trip, or dream big with a roadie. Pair your planning session with these best-selling guides (and pop them into Dad’s gift stack).

• Ultimate Road Trips: Australia (Lee Atkinson) - 40 classic driving holidays with maps, highlights and family-friendly stops.
  Great for: choosing your next long weekend route.
  Shop the book: Ultimate Road Trips
• Top Walks (by state) - e.g., Top Walks in Victoria (Melanie Ball) or Top Walks in New South Wales (Ken Eastwood). Clear notes, maps and options for all levels.
  Great for: picking a doable trail near you.
  Shop the series: Top Walks - Choose Your State
  
  
• Camping Around Australia (5th ed.) - the go to directory of 3,000+ campsites nationwide with facilities and map cross-refs.
  Great for: plotting an easy first camp or upgrading your regular spot.
  Shop the book: Camping Around Australia
  
  

Trip-planning extras:
Travel Guides & Maps · Bar & Kitchen · Blankets & Throws · Cosy Socks

Bonus: Free Father’s Day Download

Keep the fun rolling at home or on your outing with our Father’s Day Fun Pack: dad jokes, trivia, and a ready to use score sheet.

Below are some of Mookah’s favourite books filled with recipes we know Dad will love — perfect for the gourmet chef. And if cooking’s not your thing, you can’t go wrong with the classics: a hearty serve of bacon and eggs in bed, or a golden, cheesy toastie.

We can’t reproduce the full, verbatim recipes from those books, that would be ‘terrible Muriel’. But we can absolutely give you Mookah-original, Father’s Day-friendly “mini” recipes inspired by the styles of each book.

The Grazing Table - Natalie Thomson

Build an eye-catching spread Dad can graze on all afternoon. The book covers butter boards, cheeseboards, antipasti/mezze, fruit and dessert platters, so you can mix sweet + savoury without the fuss.  Try this:

• Cheeseboard + antipasti mash-up: Aussie cheddar, brie, prosciutto, olives, marinated peppers, fresh fruit, chutney, artisan crackers.
• Dessert & fruit platter: Seasonal berries, melon, dark chocolate shards, roasted nuts.

Thai Made Easy - Yui Miles

Approachable Thai flavours with supermarket-friendly swaps—great for a Father’s Day feast that feels special but doable. Dishes include favourites like Thai Green Chicken Curry, Drunken Noodles, Prawn Toast, and Betel Leaf Wraps.
Try this:

• Green chicken curry + jasmine rice (kids can help with veg prep).
• Drunken noodles (Pad Kee Mao) for the spice lovers; keep a mild batch for younger eaters.

Foolproof BBQ - Genevieve Taylor

Confidence on the grill, minus the “burnt outside/raw inside.” The book focuses on simple, reliable techniques and year-round recipes.
Try this:

• Marinated chicken thighs (yoghurt, lemon, garlic) cooked indirect, finished over hot coals.
• Seasonal veg skewers (zucchini, capsicum, red onion) with a herby dressing.

The BBQ Companion - Ben O’Donoghue

Global grill inspiration in one volume—think Caribbean jerk chicken, Indian spice-crusted fish, Singapore chilli crab, plus great veggie options like grilled haloumi and artichokes with lemon & thyme.  Try this:

• Jerk chicken with lime-chilli corn and a simple slaw.
• Grilled haloumi with lemon, honey and thyme as a crowd-pleasing side.

“Check ratings in your region to make sure each pick suits your family.”

For younger kids (fun, heart, easy laughs)

1. Finding Nemo (2003) – A dad’s epic journey across Aussie waters to find his son. Warm, funny, and perfect for all ages.
   
   
2. The Lion King (1994) – Big feelings and bigger sing-alongs; a timeless father-son story.
   
   
3. Paper Planes (2014) – Australian feel-good film about a boy, his dad, and daring to try.
   
   
4. The Lego Movie (2014) – Brick-built silliness with a sneaky father-son message about creativity.
   
   

For tweens & teens (adventure with heart)

1. Back to the Future (1985) – Time-travel chaos, teen cool, and seeing your parents as… people.
   
   
2. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – Electric animation, huge heart, and a sweet dad–son thread.
   
   
3. October Sky (1999) – Chase-your-dreams drama about a son and a stubborn (lovable) dad.
   
   

For adult kids (nostalgia, laughs, feels)

1. The Castle (1997) – Aussie classic; Darryl Kerrigan reminds us what family really means.
   
   
2. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – Tear-jerker about grit, love, and a father doing whatever it takes.
   
   
3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) – Father–son bickering meets pulpy adventure. Bring snacks.
   
   

Make it a full night in: Pair your movie marathon with our printable Father’s Day Fun Pack (dad jokes, trivia & score sheet) to keep the laughs rolling.