We've Rounded Up 12 Products That Your Dad Won't Re-Gift

Most of your dads probably don't even wear ties on the regular.

It’s Christmas time! And that means lots of shopping – and bloody awful crowds. Fortunately for you, we’ll be flooding our pages with gift guides this month, so keep an eye out for more here.

Dads are heinously hard to shop for.

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If you find something they like, they'll often berate you for spending the cash that could've gone elsewhere.

But being a dad is no easy gig and should you care to show your appreciation this holiday season – despite their protests – I've gathered 12 gifts they'll love.

1. For the dad who enjoys a nightcap, this bush-inspired and coast-inspired gin from Archie Rose's Summer Gin Project.

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Bush will remind him of summer evenings away from city lights, with flavours of local flora, including waxflower, native thyme, Dorrigo pepperleaf and pink peppercorn. Coast is the perfect accompaniment to beachside meals — it features wild sea lettuce, lemon myrtle, native strawberry gum, peach and coconut.

TL;DR alcohol, but a little bit fancy.

Buy a 700ml Bush gin bottle for $92 and a Coast gin bottle for $92 from Dan Murphy's.

2. For the dad whose accessories could use an update, these Hawkers Dark Hills sunnies.

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My dad has been rocking the same pair of aviators since I can remember. Not one to follow trends, he has a favourite look and is sticking to it — but that doesn't mean it can't be elevated. Jet black rims and rounded lenses, these sunnies will look good on any face.

Buy for $60 from Amazon Australia.

3. For the die-hard audiophile, these SONY WH1000XM3B headphones.

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I kid you not, out of the pool of dads I quizzed for this post, several named these exact headphones. Fitted with industry-leading Digital Noise Cancelling, touch control and compatibility with Alexa Assistant — so you can carry your virtual assistant with you wherever you go.

Buy for $349 from Amazon Australia.

4. For the dad who needs new go-to shoes, these Adidas Court 80S sneakers.

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Styled in the retro court shoe style dads are so fond of, this sneaker features contrasting textures — suede and smooth leather — to bring interest to a neutral palette. Best of all, it features an ultra-soft sockliner that adds cushioning for tired feet.

Buy for $75 from MYER.

5. For the dad who currently putters around the house in thongs, these ergonomic Birkenstocks.

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My husband/father of my offspring has these ratty old rubber thongs that are not at all good for his feet. Birkenstocks all come with anatomically-shaped foot beds that provide support to your arches — and this particular design comes with a toe strap, making it an easy transition from his worn-out thongs.

Buy from $86.50 from Amazon Australia.

6. For the dad who enjoys his Sunday morning crossword puzzle, this obscenely intricate LEGO Taj Mahal building kit.

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If your dad's idea of a good time is quiet solitude and a puzzle, this monstrously big LEGO set is for him. With over 1,000 pieces, it is crazy detailed, complete with arches, towers and the famous dome — no doubt he'll enjoy the challenge.

Buy for $359 from Amazon Australia.

7. For the dad who would prefer a camping trip to a resort stay, the GoPro MAX 360 camera.

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If your dad insists on capturing every fishing trip on camera, we've got you sorted. Lenses on either side of its body allow for a 360° image capture and six in-built mics make for their best sound yet. Horizon levelling does the work of a gyroscope for you — no shaky footage. And their new and improved app allows you to easily manipulate footage on your phone screen when transferred via Bluetooth.

Buy for $747 from Amazon Australia.

8. For the dad who is always trying to convince you to massage his back, this electric Shiatsu neck and back massager.

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Never again hear your dad moan about the cost of remedial massage. This beauty of an electric shiatsu massager combines deep kneading and a heating function to relieve muscle soreness and improve blood circulation. It's fitted with the ability to change direction and speed, so you can tailor your massage depending on the body part that you're working on.

Buy for $69.99 from Amazon Australia.

9. For the dad who likes to smell good, this Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne by Acqua Di Parma.

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This one is straight from a fragrance addict and father-of-one. In his words, "It's a fresh citrus that is long-lasting, but not going to kill anyone you walk by. Fresh fragrance without smelling generic."

Want a bit more detail? The fragrance house lists its notes as including bergamot, lemon, mandarin, orange, grapefruit; blended with notes of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, patchouli, white musk and amber.

Buy a 180ml bottle for $226.56 from Amazon Australia.

10. For the dad who likes to jump between books, this Kindle Paperwhite.

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Maybe he's been reluctant to make the move from paper to Kindle, but begrudgingly realises he's running out of bookshelf space. The all-new Kindle has a glare-free screen, the ability to highlight passages, look up definitions, weeks-long battery life and holds thousands of books — perfect for storing the entire Jack Ryan and Matthew Reilly series he's currently devouring.

Buy for $169 from Amazon Australia.

11. For the dad who has been rocking the same shorts since your infancy, these Kenji Flaming Flamingo Swim Shorts.

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These drawstring board shorts feature a fun, exaggerated, pink flamingo print on classic navy. Chances are you'll be sweating by the pool or shore this summer, so this is an addition to his holiday swag you know he'll use.

Buy for $49.95 from Myer.

12. And finally, for the dad who has always wanted a personal assistant, the Echo Show 5.

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I can't remember a time before smart speakers and I don't want to. The Echo Show 5 will convince your dad to go willingly into the technological-dependent future — from managing calendars, making to-do lists and planning his day with weather and traffic updates; to watching his favourite shows and listening to music and audiobooks. Not enough? Let him know he can video call his kids with just a voice command.

Buy for $79 from Amazon Australia.

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