Where to take Dad for Father's Day

Looking to treat Dad this Father’s Day? If you’re thinking of heading out for brunch, lunch or dinner and need a few ideas we have you covered with our top picks all with parking close by

Auckland

For Aucklanders we have lots of options from Lunches out, games and even a way to help Dad destress.

Father of all Feasts – for a special one of event, head to Esthers for the ultimate roast. The set menu will get you huge brownie points starting of with an ice cold Heineken for Dad, Esther’s iconic puff bread and taramasalata and kingfish crudo. The starter is a delicious roasted butternut pumpkin with hummus, orange chilli oil. Then the main feast event is a beef roast dinner with gravy, duck fat roast potatoes and of course a Yorkshire pudding. To finish of the epic feast they’ll be flaming crepes, flambéed right in front of Dad for added theatrics. This event des require booking, for more information, click here.

Nearby parking options:

Farmers – 21 Hobson Street
Viaduct carpark, 15-17 Sturdee Street
Vogel Lane – Vogel Lane

Break the code together – If your Dad likes puzzles then why not complete an Escape game together for Father’s Day. Escapade is has many different indoor and outdoor Escape options. You could all compete the challenge together or compete against Dad! For more information and a list of rooms and options, click here.

Nearby parking options:

Kitchener Street
205 Queen Street
Elliott Street
Durham Lane

Need to help Dad destress – take him to Sweet Axe for an afternoon on axe throwing perfect for releasing any tension and it’s a fun and exhilarating day out! Even better take him on Father’s Day to compete in the Father’s Day family throwdown, where one Dad will be crowned the ultimate axe thrower! For prices and more information, click here.

Nearby parking options

Karangahape Road
16 Howe (ParkMate only)
Gundry Street
Saint Benedicts

Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath – For a free activity pack the bikes and cycle the pink cycle lane through the city! Here Dad can enjoy the city views while having a family fun day out. The path starts at the corner of Nelson and Union Street. You could even stop of and treat Dad to an ice cream or coffee for Father’s Day.

Nearby Parking options:

16 Howe Street (ParkMate only)
Gundry Street
124 Nelson Street
Karangahape Road (closes at midnight)

Wellington

Here are some ideas for what to do for Father’s Day in Wellington.

Treat Dad to a high tea – The Bolton hotel are hosting a delicious Father’s Day high tea from Friday 30^th September to Sunday 1^st September. Here you can celebrate Father’s Day with a high tea but with a Dad twist, they’ll be all the classic favourite Dad foods from scotch eggs, a steak and ale pie and classic sweet treats. For tickets and more information, click here.

Nearby park options:

Mowbray Street
North Terrace
Ballentrae Place

The Wellington Food Show – if your Dad is a foodie, then take him t the ultimate foodie day out! It’s perfect timing as the Wellington Food Show is on at Sky Stadium over Father’s Day weekend. Here Dad find some of Aotearoas finest food producers and enjoy the many free samples and food show special deals. For tickets and more information, click here.

Nearby park options:

Thorndon Central
CentrePort Zone C Carpark
Pipitea Marae
48 Mulgrave Street

Wellington Cable car – Celebrate Dad by having a trip on the Wellington cable car, on Sunday all Dads can travel on the cable car for free when travelling with a paying kid or kids. Even better as part of the Father’s Day offer Dads can also redeem a free drink with any purchase at the Cable Top Eatery. This would make the perfect family day out and treat for Dad while also entreating the little ones.

Nearby parking options

HSBC Tower
James Cook Hotel
8 Gilmer (ParkMate only)
Plimmer Tower

Te Papa - For a free day out for Dad take him to Te Papa! You could spend hours here exploring art, cultural artefacts, history and flora and fauna species of NEW Zealand. The museum id free to enter and is spread over 6 floors.

Nearby parking options:

Chaffers Street
260 Wakefield Street (ParkMate only)
25a Taranaki Street
Bond Street

Christchurch

For those in the South Island we have fun filled ideas for a great day out for Dad.

Matt Heath’s Dad’s Day Brunch – Spoil Dad by heading to The George for a special Father’s Day brunch with author Matt Heath! You may know him from the old school days of The Y Masterpiece tv show, the band Dej Voodoo or from Radio Hauraki or The Alternative Commentary. T the Father’s Day event Matt will bring a witty and wise look at how to make a better life with is new book A Life Less Punishing: 13 Ways to Love the Life You’ve Got. For tickets and more information, click here.

Nearby parking options:
48 Peterborough Street
335 Durham Street
118 Victoria Street

Break the code together – If your Dad likes puzzles then why not complete an Escape game together for Father’s Day. Escape Artist has 7 different indoor rooms to choose from. You could all compete the challenge together or compete against Dad! For more information and a list of rooms and options, click here.

Nearby parking options:

The Terrace carpark
126-130 Hereford Street
78 Worcester Boulevard
The Hereford Street carpark (please note this carpark closes at 9pm)

Earl – Treat Dad like a king and take him to Earl for a Father’s Day lunch. For Father’s Day the chefs have gone all out with juicy steaks, fresh seafood and gourmet seasonal dishes. Earl promises to bring a cosy family friendly vibe with top notch service. For more information or to nook click here.

Nearby parking options:

160- 186 High Street
138 – 142 Lichfield Street
141 Manchester Street
110 Lichfield Street

Christchurch botanical Gardens – for a free day out pack a picnic and head for a walk around Christchurch Botanical Gardens. The garden is in the heart of the city and has some of the finest collections of exotic and local plants.

Nearby parking options:

Tu Waka Waipapa
56 Worcester Boulevard
63 Worcester Boulevard
The West End Carpark