The Best Ways To Celebrate Father❜s Day In Sydney 2017

By: Phoebe Ackland, ellaslist

The time is here to celebrate all those fabulous daddies out there- whether it's a hubby who makes your life as a mum that much sweeter, your own father, a grandad or an uncle, spoil them this Father's Day Sunday 3 September 2017. 

Take advantage of the Spring sunshine and treat dad to a delicious meal or some family-friendly fun at one of our handpicked celebrations across Sydney:

1. Celebrate Father's Day at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Love dad? Love food? Love golf? Celebrate Father’s Day with a 3-course lunch overlooking Sydney Harbour with a golfing spin! Treat Dad to a 3-course banquet lunch with a mixed antipasto platter to start, followed by shared mains including ocean trout, roasted porchetta & ricotta gnocchi and to finish apple & rhubarb crumble with vanilla bean ice-cream. Plus, all dads will receive a complimentary Heineken 3 on arrival. And yes- there will be golf! More information here. 

2. Father's Day Long Lunch In Coogee

Give dad, or the man in your life, something a little different this year - a day out at the Fathers Day Long Lunch by Coogee Beach! It's taking place at the Taste of Coogee Food and Wine Festival, so the atmosphere will be incredible. The Father's Day Long Lunch is a sure fire winner with entertainment at the communal table. Grab a meal and a wine or beer, and soak up the sun whilst enjoying spending family time together. More information here. 

3. Father's Day at Mejico Miranda

Want to make this Father’s Day deliciously special? Dine at Mejico Miranda and treat Dad to a Mejico Feast, accompanied by a complementary Sol beer. As they like to say, “Great people drink great beer!” and who isn’t greater than Dad? So, sit back, relax, and crack open a cold one with Dad while enjoying the delicious flavours of Mejico Miranda’s new menu. Dad will love the lamb adobo served with housemade chimichurri, rolled pork belly with chorizo and sherry soaked raisins, chorizo and mozzarella quesadilla and the always risky but rewarding jalapeno poppers – you never know how hot they’ll be! More information here. 

4. Father's Day Camp with the YMCA 

Get Dad into his element this Father's Day with an action-packed holiday he and the kids will love! This special weekend is just for Dads and their kids to spend time together, share new experiences and challenges and strengthen their relationship at Camp Yarramundi! This fully programmed weekend camp is facilitated by the YMCA's professional and friendly staff. Your weekend will include activities such as archery, rock climbing, flying fox and of course time relaxing around the campfire! All meals are provided for you, along with all instruction and equipment. More information here. 

5. Father's Day At The Avalon

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so take your dad to the Avalon this Father's Day if he is a meat lover! There will be an all-day sausage sizzle serving pork and fennel snags in case you're a family in a rush, or sit down to their Surf and Turf special for something more substantial. More information here. 

6. Father's Day at Centennial Homestead

Centennial Homestead is the place for those dads who love an early morning walk finishing with a coffee, enjoy the surrounds of one of Sydney’s most beautiful Parklands or just love a good, hearty meal! It’s the perfect place to reconnect and enjoy a lazy Sunday morning or afternoon in each others company. Grab a sausage sizzle or brekkie roll from the Pantry, or make a booking for the restaurant to enjoy their delicious specials for lunch. More information here. 

7. Take A Little Drive....

Why not pack the family into the car, enjoy some screen-free, distraction-free bonding time and go on an adventure to the Gosford Classic Car Museum! Dad will love to see what's under the hood this Father's Day. Just a hour-drive from Sydney, the whole family will enjoy checking out the largest car collection in the Southern Hemisphere, worth over $70 million! More information here. 

8. Father's Day Surf Competition at The Newport

In collaboration with the Newport Plus Boardriders, The Newport is set to celebrate Father's Day with their first ever Surf Competition! Kicking off bright and early in the morning, once you and dad have shredded the competition, you can hop in the complimentary Kombi van which will take you back up to The Newport where the winners will be announced and prize-giving will take place. 

9. Father's Day at Coogee Pavilion

Coogee Pavilion is the perfect spot to celebrate Dad, with a huge line-up of entertainment for the whole family. Kids can make a special pressie and card for Dad, or they can sign Dad up for a three-legged race, both run by Fly By Fun. For the Dad’s wanting to impress their little girl, Blow Bar will be running ‘How to Braid’ classes. Afterwards, they can take a photo to prove it in the Photo Booth by Booth Boy, which can also be turned into a Father’s Day card to remember! 

10. Father's Day at Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel in Enmore have a rocking day organized for all the Dads out there this Father’s Day including beer flight bargains, the change to win an epic BBQ meat tray, and Dad Rock blasting all day and night.

11. Father's Day at Jamie's Italian

Jamie’s Italian will be launching their new $25 Sunday Roast this Father’s Day, because, what Dad doesn’t love a roast!? The roast of the day will be available from 12-5pm, and will continue every Sunday thereafter at all Jamie’s Italian venues across Australia. Tuck into slow-roasted porchetta stuffed with fennel and herbs, servied with beautiful seasonal roasted veggies. Simply perfect.