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Father’s Day sorted in one click: RedBalloon has up to 20% off its Father’s Day experiences, plus an extra $50 off when you use the code DAD50 at checkout. That is a real day out for Dad, from a whale watching cruise to a V8 race car drive, without the last minute panic over another pair of socks. If you are still weighing up options, our roundup of the best Father’s Day sales is worth a look too.
RedBalloon has been Australian-owned and run since 2001, that’s 25 years of handpicking experiences. More than 2.5 million people have gifted through it, and it holds a 4.6 star rating from over 150,000 reviews. There are 1,554 Father’s Day experiences to choose from, so there is something for the dad who wants a thrill and the one who just wants a good lunch. Browse the full Father’s Day range to find his.
At a Glance
- Dads who would rather be on the water: Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise
- The dad who always wanted to fly: Hunter Valley Flying Lesson
- The petrolhead dad: Sydney V8 Race Car Drive
- The dad who rates a good feed: Luke Nguyen Botanic House Lunch
- A low fuss dose of adventure: Port Stephens Quad Bike Tour
1. Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise – 2 Hours
The Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise is a two hour trip out of Huskisson on the NSW South Coast, and the cheapest thrill on this list at from $75. It is the easy call for the dad who prefers the water to a racetrack, and it holds a 4.5 star rating. Book the Jervis Bay cruise with Instant Book and the date is locked in.
- Price: from $75
- Location: Huskisson, NSW
- Duration: 2 hours
- Booking: Instant Book
- Rating: 4.5 stars (2 reviews)
2. Learn to Fly an Aircraft over Hunter Valley – 30 Minutes
Want to put Dad in the pilot’s seat? The Learn to Fly an Aircraft over Hunter Valley experience is a 30 minute flight departing Cessnock, with an instructor beside him. It costs $190 and carries a perfect 5 star rating from 32 reviews, which is about as close to a sure thing as gifts get. Book the Hunter Valley flying lesson for the dad who has always wanted a go.
- Price: $190
- Location: Hunter Valley, departing Cessnock, NSW
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Rating: 5 stars (32 reviews)
3. V8 Race Car Driving 6 Laps – Sydney
The V8 Race Car Driving 6 Laps puts Dad behind the wheel for six laps of Sydney Motorsport Park. It is on sale at $425, down from $499, a saving of $74. With a 4.4 star rating from 270 reviews, the Sydney V8 drive is one of the most reviewed experiences here, and it is Instant Book.
- Price: $425 (was $499, save $74)
- Location: Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
- Includes: 6 laps
- Booking: Instant Book
- Rating: 4.4 stars (270 reviews)
4. Luke Nguyen Lunch Menu with Wine at Botanic House – For 2
For the dad who prefers a good lunch to a fast car, the Luke Nguyen Lunch Menu with Wine at Botanic House is a 90 minute lunch for two in Sydney CBD, built around chef Luke Nguyen’s menu with wine. At $340 for two and a 4.8 star rating from 792 reviews, the Botanic House lunch is the crowd favourite of the group. It is Instant Book and made for two, so you can join him.
- Price: $340
- Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Group size: For 2
- Rating: 4.8 stars (792 reviews)
5. Port Stephens Quad Bike Sand Dunes Adventure Tour – 1 Hour
The Port Stephens Quad Bike Sand Dunes Adventure Tour is a one hour ride across the Port Stephens sand dunes, on sale at $101, down from $119. It holds a 4.8 star rating from 36 reviews and books instantly, so the Port Stephens quad bike tour is a low fuss way to give Dad a proper adventure.
- Price: $101 (was $119, save $18)
- Location: Port Stephens, NSW
- Duration: 1 hour
- Booking: Instant Book
- Rating: 4.8 stars (36 reviews)
How to Choose a RedBalloon Father’s Day Experience
Start with what Dad actually loves. For the adrenaline type, a V8 race car drive or quad bike tour lands well. For the relaxed type, a whale watching cruise or a long lunch for two is the easier win. Every experience shows its price, location and star rating up front, so there are no surprises.
Then stack the savings. RedBalloon‘s Father’s Day sale takes up to 20% off, and the code DAD50 adds a further $50 off at checkout. Many experiences are Instant Book, so you can lock one in today. Chasing more deals? Our Afterpay Day guide covers the other big sales worth timing.
RedBalloon Father’s Day Gift FAQs
Up to 20% off Father’s Day experiences, plus an extra $50 off when you use the code DAD50 at checkout.
Yes. RedBalloon has been Australian owned and run since 2001, which is over 25 years.
If you find a better price with one of RedBalloon’s operators, RedBalloon credits the difference to a RedBalloon voucher.
RedBalloon holds a 4.6 star rating from more than 150,000 reviews, and has been gifted by over 2.5 million people.
There are 1,554 Father’s Day experiences to choose from in the RedBalloon range.
Some experiences offer Instant Book, including the Jervis Bay cruise, the Sydney V8 drive, the Luke Nguyen lunch and the Port Stephens quad bike tour.
Father’s Day is the one gift you can plan in five minutes and still look like a hero. Take up to 20% off, add the code DAD50 for another $50 off, and give Dad a day he will actually remember. Shop the RedBalloon Father’s Day range before the sale wraps.
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