Father’s Day in Canberra: Things to do and dining options for 2025

These are our top activities and restaurant picks for dad’s special day in our capital city.

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You won't be short on choice when it comes to treating dad this Father's Day in Canberra. From an indulgent breakfast delivery to a virtual wine-tasting experience, we've got you covered with our top recommendations for things to do and places to order a meal on 4 September.

Our top picks for Father's Day lunch in Canberra

2-Course Steakhouse Lunch with Drink

2-Course Steakhouse Lunch with Drink from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2-course lunch with glass of house wine, beer or soft drink for 2
  • Location: 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra
  • Cost: $99 for 2
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Private Tasting with Winemaker and 3-Course Lunch for 2

Private Tasting with Winemaker and 3-Course Lunch for 2 from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Private tasting experience, 3-course lunch for 2
  • Location: 810 Norton Road, Wamboin
  • Cost: $420 for 2
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Ultimate Seafood Experience

Ultimate Seafood Experience from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2-course seafood lunch or dinner for 2 with drinks
  • Location: 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra
  • Cost: $165 for 2
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Our top picks for Father's Day dinner in Canberra

3-Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine

3-Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 3-course lunch with glass of house wine, beer or soft drink for 2
  • Location: 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra
  • Cost: $158 for 2
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Takeaway Vegan Pho with Entrée at Utopia Vegan

Takeaway Vegan Pho with Entrée at Utopia Vegan from Groupon

  • Inclusions: Vegan pho soup with entree
  • Location: Shop 5, 28 Challis Street, Dickson
  • Cost: From $18 per person
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Takeaway Italian Dinner

Takeaway Italian Dinner from Groupon

  • Inclusions: Voucher for Italian takeaway food
  • Location: 4 Iluka Street, Narrabundah
  • Price: From $35
  • Available for takeaway? Yes
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    Our top picks for meal kits you can get delivered to your doorstep for Father's Day

    Australian Craft Beers At Home Tasting

    Australian Craft Beers At Home Tasting from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Different flavours of beer, a beer glass guide and an optional personalised gift card
  • Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia
  • Cost: $79
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    Mixed Wine Kit

    Mixed Wine Kit from RedBalloon

    • Inclusions: a bottle each of Craftsman Ingenuity Series Chardonnay, Chapel Hill The Parson Shiraz, Gilardi 'Ravelet' Rose, Riddoch Coonawarra Cuvee Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV, Dorrien Estate Bin No 7 Shiraz Cabernet and Casalforte Pinot Grigio
    • Location: Can be delivered for free to your chosen address
    • Cost: $120
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    Homemade Pasta Kit

    Homemade Pasta Kit from RedBalloon

    • Inclusions: Homemade pasta-making kit presented in a gift box with satin tissue and ribbons, pasta-making machine, Molini pizza fine Italian flour, a bottle of Riparosso Illuminati, Don Antonio pasta sauce, a personal gift message and delivery.
    • Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
    • Cost: $149
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    Homemade Spanish Paella Kit

    Homemade Spanish Paella Kit from RedBalloon

    • Inclusions: Paella kit presented as a gift with satin tissue and ribbons, paella pan, Spanish paella rice, paella spices, a bottle of Tocado Macabeo white wine, a bottle of Tocado Grenache red wine, a spatula, a personalised message and delivery.
    • Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
    • Cost: $139
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    Top things to do on Father's Day in Canberra

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