With Father’s Day 2022 just around the corner, have you planned for a Father’s Day present? Spoil dad on his day with these Father’s Day gift ideas where you can experience the best of Adelaide!
From leisure tours around Adelaide to exhilarating activities like rock climbing for Father’s Day 2022, we’ve got you covered! We’ve handpicked the best activities you can do out on the sea or in the city - even gourmet adventures you can go on! All are perfect Father’s Day gift ideas that you, dad, and the entire family will definitely enjoy!
Here are unique Father’s Day gift ideas in Adelaide to surprise dad with -
- V8 Supercars Driving Experience at The Bend Motorsport Park
- Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
- Great White Sharks Watching from Port Lincoln
- Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari Experience
- Swim with Sea Lions from Port Lincoln
- Rock Climbing and Abseiling Adventure
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide
- City and Parks Bike Tour
- Mega Adventure Park Sky Challenge Experience
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour
- Adelaide Hills Private Food and Wine Tasting Tour
- Barossa Valley History and Heritage Private Wine Tour
- Penfolds Twilight Tour and Luxury Degustation Dinner
1. V8 Supercars Driving Experience at The Bend Motorsport Park
Does your dad aspire to be Daniel Ricciardo? You can make his race car driving dreams come true right here in Launceston with the V8 Supercars Driving Experience!
🏁 Race dad to the finish line this Father's Day 🏁
Get up to 30% off V8 Supercars Driving Experiences + a FREE in-car video worth $60 only on Klook! Valid in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Launceston & Darwin. Promo valid til 5 Sep 2021. The V8 vouchers are valid for 3 years - redeem it when you wish!
Choose between 3 packages: the Qualifier, which takes you on two Hot Laps around the track with a pro racer behind the wheel, Slipstream which lets you drive for four laps with the guidance of a Motorsport Australia experienced in-car coach, and finally, the Apex, which not only enables you drive for four laps but also lets you experience being a pro racer’s passenger. Truly a great Father’s Day present for adrenaline-junkie dads!
2. Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
Plan for the perfect Sunday morning this Father’s Day 2022 with this 5-hour kayak tour around Port Adelaide, where the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail are located.
Whether you and your dad are pro or novice kayakers, this morning kayak adventure will help you build confidence as you learn how to paddle in calm waters. Cruise along the dolphin sanctuary in the heart of Port Adelaide and spot its playful residents: the Bottlenose Dolphins! Afterwards, head to the ship graveyard and cast your eyes on over 25 shipwrecks in the area where dolphins swim by. The tour concludes with a local Aussie pub lunch!
3. Great White Sharks Watching from Port Lincoln
Surprise dad with one of the most memorable Father’s Day gifts out there: a meet and greet with Australia’s largest predatory fish at Neptune Island! From Port Lincoln, hop aboard a comfortable vessel that will take you to Neptune Island Conservation Park, where Great White Sharks await your arrival!
If you want a closer encounter with these mighty predators, we dare you to dive inside a steel cage and come face to face with the Great Whites! But if you want to stay dry, a 360˚ glass viewing area is available so you can still meet the Great White Sharks!
4. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari Experience
Watch magnificent sea creatures such as Adelaide’s wild dolphins for your Father’s Day 2022 treat with this ocean safari experience at Kangaroo Island!
From Adelaide, grab a taxi or self-drive to Christmas Cove for the beginning of this ocean safari experience, then hop on a safe and secure boat that will take you through the waters of Kangaroo Island. Other creatures you can try to spot during this cruise include whales, seals, and eagles.
Great news: book for two adults and three children and get a discounted rate on Klook!
5. Swim with Sea Lions from Port Lincoln
Head out to sea with your old man for Father’s Day 2022, and enjoy a day with sea lions off the coast of Port Lincoln!
Brace yourself to be enchanted by the adorable puppies of the sea, the Australian Sea Lions, and spend 90 minutes observing or playing with them in the water! With an experienced diver, swim like a pro using quality diving equipment as you play and interact with the friendly sea lions in their natural habitat. From Adelaide, you can either take a 45-minute flight to Port Lincoln or drive for 7 to 7.5 hours on the road for this tour that’s available from January to May and September to December.
6. Rock Climbing and Abseiling Adventure
A perfect Father’s Day present for dads who love the great outdoors is this rock climbing and abseiling adventure at Adelaide’s beautiful Morialta Conservation Park.
Face your fear of heights or test your fitness level as you go on 7 hours of rock climbing and abseiling fun while in the hands of certified instructors that will assist you in this experience. As you ascend, make sure to take in the stunning views of the park’s majestic rock faces and gorges and the breathtaking view of St Vincent Gulf when you reach the top of the cliff!
7. Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide
If you don’t have a full day to spend rock climbing during Father’s Day 2022, this 3-hour abseiling adventure is the perfect Father’s Day gift idea.
Challenge yourself and learn how to rock climb and abseil at Morialta Conservation Park, just 30 minutes from the city centre. Grasp the basics of this sport with a highly qualified instructor, and make sure you don’t miss out on the fantastic natural scenery as you ascend a cliff! If you’re lucky, you might even meet a cuddly koala along the way!
8. City and Parks Bike Tour
Get some exercise as you explore the best of Adelaide city on this bike tour you can book for the whole fam this Father’s Day 2022!
Discover the city's vibrant laneway art along North Boulevard, quirky cafés on Rundle, and well-known landmarks such as Himeji Japanese Gardens, Rymill Park, and the biodiverse wetlands area of Bonython Park. Make sure you have your cameras packed on this 3-hour bike tour because there are tons of great photo opportunities along the way that you shouldn’t miss out on!
9. Mega Adventure Park Sky Challenge Experience
Tag dad and the whole fam along on this exhilarating Mega Adventure Sky Challenge in Adelaide for Father’s Day 2022! Build teamwork as you conquer 70+ obstacles to get on the MegaClimb, an 18m high free fall. Level up the challenge when you book it with the Giant Swing!
Mega Adventure Park ensures safety for all its guests and always gives a safety orientation before letting you out and about. Kids can even join in on the fun, as long as they get adult supervision!
10. Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour
See the sights of Adelaide with this amazing Father’s Day gift idea: a 5.5-hour guided bike tour from Adelaide to the scenic Glenelg!
Treat dad to a one-of-a-kind adventure around the city! From Riverside Precinct, you pedal your way to visit various Adelaide landmarks like the Festival Centre, Elder Park, and the Adelaide Convention Centre. Then you follow the River Torrens Linear trail towards Henley Beach and start biking along the coast trail, which will lead you to Glenelg! From there, you can enjoy your free time for Father’s Day 2022 before heading back to Adelaide.
11. Adelaide Hills Private Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Bring on the flavour and fun this Father’s Day 2022 with this private food and wine tasting tour at the verdant Adelaide Hills!
Go in groups of 3 or 6 and visit different wineries in the area: The Lane Winery for a food and wine matching experience, Shaw + Smith to taste local cheeses and wine, and Hahndorf Hill Winery for the ChocoVino experience. Between stops, make sure to bask in the scenic German township with artistic residences!
12. Barossa Valley History and Heritage Private Wine Tour
Another private wine tour you can surprise dad with for your Father’s Day present is this private wine tour that takes you to boutique and iconic wineries in the beautiful Barossa Valley region!
You and your ol’ man can indulge in exquisite wine tastings like never before! At Penfolds, you’ll taste world-class wines such as Riesling and Chardonnay. Get a chance to tour the historic Yalumba Winery before sipping on its finest wine collection. Did you know that you can even taste the wine made in your birth year straight out of the barrel at Seppeltsfield?
13. Penfolds Twilight Tour and Luxury Degustation Dinner
Ever wondered if you could taste luxury? Well, with this Penfolds Twilight Tour, you can!
Just 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD lies the magical Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door where your twilight tour occurs. With your host, explore the magical wine estate by twilight and hear fascinating anecdotes about the Penfolds. Then, get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour their underground cellars, which are full of high-quality and rare wines! The tour culminates with a 7-course luxury dinner of perfectly matched food and wines. What a special Father’s Day gift for the special man in your life, right?
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