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WONDERING what to do this Father’s Day?
There are plenty of great options on the Gold Coast for treating your dad. Check out our list:
O’REILLY’S CANUNGRA VALLEY VINEYARDS
Event: Saturday and Sunday at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
Details: Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a Hinterland escape to the stunning O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards and enjoy a picnic with live music.
Cost: $120 a basket (two adults with selected drinks package), $39 for extra adult (basket only, no drinks package) and $15 a child Bookings: Call 5543 4011
JW MARRIOTT
Event: Father’s Day surf and turf at the JW Marriott Details: Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with beef tenderloin, half-grilled lobster, truffle potato and bearnaise sauce at Citrique’s seafood buffet, showcasing locally harvested seafood. Non-seafood options available.
Cost: $149 a person or $165 a person including a two-hour beer and wine beverage package; $59 a child or $69 a child including a soft drink package (five to 12 years). Bookings: Call 5592 9800 or email citrique.reservations@ jwmarriott.com
THE MAN TEA AT QT SURFERS PARADISE
Event: The Man Tea at QT Surfers Paradise
Details: Enjoy a tea party catered for dad, packed with tasty treats including tempura bug rolls, cheeseburger dumplings, smoked pork shoulder, truffle and parmesan fries and more. Cost: $55 a person, including select craft beer Bookings: Call 5584 1200 or email bookings_qtgoldcoast@ evt.com
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Event: Three-course brunch at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Details: Head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary from 8.30am on Sunday to enjoy a three-course brunch fit for a king with live music while the kids play on the lawn.
Cost: $45 for adults and $29 for children
Bookings: Call 5534 1266 or go to currumbinsanctuary.com.au
SOUTHPORT SHARKS FRENZY
Event: All You Can Eat Buffet at Frenzy’s.
Details: Take your pick of breakfast, lunch or dinner for Father’s Day and enjoy a buffet meal with a free schooner of beer or soft drink. Cost: Prices range from $18 to $39.90 a person Bookings: Go to southportsharks.com.au
THE ISLAND SURFERS PARADISE
Event: Father’s Day family feast at The Island.
Details: Enjoy a Father’s Day feast with a shared-style menu. Dad also receives a cold glass of beer on arrival, coupled with a pop-up on-site barber to keep him looking sharp, and a side-splitting family-friendly comedy routine by Anna Brennan on parenting fails.
Cost: $60 for adults, $35 for kids aged 13 to 17, and $25 for guests aged four to 12. Bookings: Go to theislandgoldcoast.com.au
SEAWORLD CRUISES
Event: SeaWorld Father’s Day Gold Coast Cruise
Details: Enjoy lunch on the water exploring the Gold Coast’s beautiful waterways in SeaWorld’s newly refurbished sightseeing vessel. Dad might especially enjoy the 1.5-hour beertasting cruise option, which is on offer for $79. Cost: Lunch cruise adults $59, afternoon cruise adults $25 Bookings: Go to seaworldcruises. com.au.
THE STAR GOLD COAST
Event: Father’s Day meals at The Star Gold Coast. Details: From casual to fancy, take Dad to The Star for a Father’s Day meal at either the Garden Kitchen & Bar, The Lawn, Cucina Vivo, or Nineteen at The Star. Cost: Varies between restaurants. Bookings: Call 5592 8757 or email stargcdining@star.com.au
TOPGOLF GOLD COAST
Event: Father’s Day at Topgolf.
Details: Tee up your Father’s Day plans by booking a two-hour bay package at Topgolf at Oxenford, with a food and beverage credit, unlimited soft drinks, and a lifetime membership for each player.
Cost: A single bay for up to six players – $350 (including $175 food and beverage credit). A double bay for up to 12 players – $700 (including $350 food and beverage credit).
Bookings: Call 1300 008 442 or go to topgolf.com.au.
JET SKI TOURS
Event: Jet Ski Safaris Gold Coast
Details: If your dad is a bit more adventurous, book him in for a thrilling ride ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.
Cost: From $130–$390 Bookings: Call 5526 3111 or email: bookings@jetskisafaris.com.au