Whoever the father figures are in your life – the caregivers, teachers, coaches, and even mothers taking on that role – let’s celebrate them this Father’s Day too.

We’ve got plenty of gift ideas, we’re sure you can take inspiration from. Great gifts include the essentials dad is sure to get lots of use out of, an experience he’ll love doing because it’s with you. Or some quality time together over a meal – we've got it all here at Lake Haven Centre..

Not So Simple Essentials

You can’t go wrong with the basics for dads. But, maybe this Father’s Day, let’s think outside the undies and socks box (although a great, practical gift), why not get a little more creative. Even if it is new jeans or a T-shirt, you can find wardrobe basics for dad at Jay jays, Jeans West, Ozmosis or Edge Clothing.

We’re thinking more along the lines of sunnies, a hat, or even some cool new activewear from Kmart or runners from Sportfirst. Books are also great gifts for dads to read in the spring sun, Kmart stock bestsellers. Anything you think your dad might need, or want, Lake Haven Centre has a range of products for all budgets. Such as Smokemart Gift Box has gifts under $20, including games, accessories for the BBQ and lots more.

A Different Experience

Dads love new experiences (or old ones, if they’re creatures of habit) especially when the experience is with you. It might be seeing a new movie at Metro Cinemas in Lake Haven or playing a new video game from EB Games.

For all the sporty dads, think: a ball to kick around with him, a fishing rod (maybe two – the other one is for you), or even some camping gear for your next outdoor adventure. All these can be found at Kmart and Sportfirst.

Another type of experience is tech. We’ve got all the new tech for the dads who love being up to date on the latest and greatest. You can find all their tech needs (and wants) at JB Hi Fi.

The gift of quality time (and quality food)

Haven’t you heard the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach?

Dad’s love food, that includes breakfast in bed. But, who doesn’t?

Head to Baker’s Delight, Joes Meats, Coles or Wollies for your bacon, bread, coffee beans, and all breakfast in bed needs.

Here at Lake Haven Centre we’ve got some great restaurants and cafés for breakfast, lunch and dinner! If Dad’s a big brekky kinda guy try Fortune Cafe or if he’s more of a long luncher check out Espresso Warriors.

Or if you’d prefer to get outdoors… to keep food and drink hot or cold you can find eskys, cooler bags or a thermos at Kmart and BBQ tools at Robin’s Kitchen. Just make sure dad’s not doing the cooking on Sunday!

Great dads deserve even better gifts.

From all of us at Lake Haven Centre, we hope all the dads have a great Father’s Day!