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Father's Day 2026

Updated: Aug 31, 2026

From a buffet breakfast in the bush, waterfront lunches and family fun at a winery to mouth-watering Greek and Japanese feasts and pub feeds with free pool, darts and axe throwing - here's some great ideas to celebrate Father's Day this year:

Father's Day at Goldie's Tavern

Big feeds, cold drinks and free pool – Goldie’s Tavern is bringing all the ingredients for a classic Father’s Day celebration

Father's Day at Walkabout Creek

Escape to the bush this Father's Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or barbecue lunch at Walkabout Creek

Escape to the wild this Father’s Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast at Fleay’s Wildlife Park in Burleigh Heads

Treat Dad to a French-inspired feast at Duckfat this Father’s Day, with a decadent $99 sharing menu packed with steak, duck pâté, salmon carpaccio, pommes frites and indulgent desserts

Celebrate Dad by the bay with fresh seafood, live music, oysters and family-friendly fun at Manly Boathouse this Father’s Day weekend

Treat Dad to a seriously good steak this Father’s Day, with a 650g Australian Wagyu bone-in rib feast for just $50 at Komo

Make Father’s Day one to remember with a Japanese feast, free beer for Dad and the chance to win a private Felons Brewery tour at Yoko

Gather the family around the table this Father’s Day for a generous Greek feast, a complimentary Felons Crisp Lager for Dad and plenty of reasons to raise a glass at Greca

Rosalie Gourmet Market

If Dad's a sweet tooth, treat him to one of the delectable cakes, pastries & artisan chocolates from this gourmet food emporium

From a three-course Italian lunch to a laid-back day on the lawn, Sirromet has Father’s Day covered with delicious food, winery views, live music and family-friendly fun

Celebrate Dad in style at Babylon Restaurant this Father’s Day, with an exceptional dining experience and the chance to win one of three luxury gift baskets packed with premium treats

Swap the sit-down lunch for a Father’s Day of darts, friendly competition, share plates, drinks and an extra beer or cocktail for Dad!

Give Dad the ultimate Father’s Day thrill with a free axe-throwing session at MANIAX — because some gifts are better when you can throw them

Swap the socks for swings and putts this Father’s Day, with an hour in the Play Bay, a round of mini golf, drinks and a feast to share

From relaxed riverside breakfasts to a leisurely family luncheon, The Regatta Hotel has Father’s Day covered with three ways to celebrate Dad by the Brisbane River

Make Father’s Day Sunday one to remember with a riverside feast, two hours of bottomless French bubbles and a generous Greek banquet packed with all the favourites

If Dad is a lamb lover, make a beeline for Dark Shepherd this Father’s Day for moody Mediterranean vibes, woodfired dishes and their signature slow-cooked lamb

Treat Dad to a fresh taste of the coast this Father’s Day at Fosh, with line-caught Australian seafood, fresh local produce, cocktails and wine by the water

Father's Day

Escape to the bush this Father's Day for breakfast or lunch

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Father's Day at Walkabout Creek

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