50th Birthday Presents for Him

UGH! What do you buy men?

If it’s for a milestone birthday like a 50th, we think it’s better to go in together for one great group birthday gift. GroupTogether makes it so easy to collect money and let everyone sign the card online. Give one great gift and a card they'll cherish forever.

But if you need to get a gift from just you, we’ve got you covered for that too. The trick is to understand his interests. Is he a reader, a happy camper, learning a new sport or hobby, a style aficionado, or more “steak and eggs”? Here are some ideas to get you inspired.

Gifts Under $50

Behr bottle opener - $35 at behrandco.com.au

Need a 50th birthday gift for men that ticks all the boxes? We’ve got you. This Behr bottle open has it all…Function - tick Stylish - tick Looks expensive - tick. (it’s weighty and solid brass). Plus it’s really easy to engrave with a monogram or bday wish

Places we swim - $34 at booktopia.com.au

This gorgeous book is beautiful to look at even if you don’t actually get beyond your local beach. But for those who take any opportunity to dive into cold, natural waters, it’s a brilliant resource. Places We Swim is a travel guide to Australia’s best beaches, pools, waterfalls, lakes, hot springs and gorges. Exhaustively researched, Places We Swim includes vital travel information like how to get there, what to bring, and the best nearby food and sites. A perfect 50th birthday idea for your adventurous man.

Personalised newspaper for your birthday - $32 at etsy.com

A cute 50th birthday idea. You punch in your friend’s birth date and name, include a pic of them and hazzah, they send you a printable file with him on the front cover of a newspaper as though it was the day they were born.

Craft Beer Tour - $50pp at redballoon.com.au

A fun 50th birthday idea that will help them create lasting memories. In the last couple of years, craft beer has become a big thing; and what better way to mark the occasion than to do a day craft beer tour with the boys! Tours are available in almost all capital cities and generally include transportation, taken to approximately 3-5 craft breweries and lunch. Definitely, a day to remember or forget depending on how much beer they drink! This one is for 2 hours. We suggest giving this gift as a Redballoon gift card so that they can choose exactly when works for them and the gang.

Collect money for a group gift - FREE at GroupTogether.com

Prefer to pool resources and get one great gift like an artwork or a kayak but don’t want the nightmare of chasing and keeping track? Check out GroupTogether.com. Used by over 1m Australians to make it EASY as to group gift. Create and share a link with everyone. They just click to pay safely online and add a personal message plus pic to the card. Sooo easy. You can either withdraw the money or give a gift card so your friend can choose themselves.

Gifts $50-$100

Ralph Lauren Cap - $99 at ralphlauren.com.au

Help stop your friend from burning the bejeezus out of their head with a quality cap from Ralph Lauren. We love Ralph Lauren because their pieces are timeless classics that can be worn with anything! A great option as a male 50th birthday gift.

Tasman Stainless Steel bracelet - $89 at armsofeve.com

Lots of men love jewellery but find it hard to choose exactly what they like. So if you’re looking for a gift for a 50 year old men who might want to up his youthful vibe, this could be just the thing. Arms of Eve stainless steel bracelet is minimalist and hard wearing so it works with a suit or a surf board. Plus it comes gift wrapped in a gorgeous box too.

WeWander experiences - $109 wewander.com.au

We love the idea of letting your friend indulge in an experience that’s been on their bucket list. At 50, they probably have lots of stuff, but there are never too many fun days. Whether he’s into whiskey tasting, a kayak tour or jetboating, with 450 different experiences to choose from nationally, there’s something for everyone. This gift would make a gorgeous 50th birthday ideas for couples who would love to make some memories together.

Personalised guitar pics - $50 hardtofind.com.au

It’s already cool to be a guitar player but having these beautiful monogrammed picks and beech wood keepsake box makes it feel like an heirloom. This piece would be a great 50th birthday ideas for men who love their music.

Gifts $100-$200

Tickets - $175pp for Seinfeld at ticketmaster.com.au

Tickets To A Game or Show VIP Tickets to their favourite sport (or band!) - how good! A once-in-a-lifetime experience you could spend together is a great 50th birthday idea. Plus giving VIP tickets makes it that extra bit special. Maybe you go for a game that is in another city, so package it with accommodation and dinner. Seinfeld tickets (June 2024) for the fellow fans!

Dune 4WD Directors Chair with side table - $110 at anacondastores.com

For watching kids’ sports or for the happy camper, you really can’t go wrong giving them this as a 50th birthday ideas. It’s sturdy enough for a “generous” man and still only 3.5kg. It folds relatively flat so it doesn’t take up much room in the boot and the air holes in the back of the seat make it less sweaty for Summertime because it’s not just the little sportsman who can work up a sweat. The table is useful and stable with a recessed place for his XXXX to stay secure.

Blys home massage voucher 60 min - $119 at getblys.com.au

It’s not just women who love a massage. Whether his body needs therapy from too much exertion or stress, a one hour massage at home is many men’s idea of bliss. Afterwards, it’s one step to have an afternoon nap.

Personalised golf balls - $100 for 12 personalised balls at customwizard.com.au

For the golf lover, there are never enough good balls. Why not take a great brand of balls and make them personal? Add a simple name, a classy monogram or a fun photo. It’s all online so you don’t even have to run around. Just choose which brand, Titleist is always safe. About $100 for a dozen, less for cheaper models. A winner 50th birthday ideas for your golf loving men!

Harley Davidson ride - $140 for 60 mins at redballoon.com.au

Hire A Harley Davidson Or Sports Car For A Day. It's fascinating to us women how many men found the idea of renting a Harley for a day to be an exciting adventure! They relished the opportunity to chart their course while riding the bike and savour the exhilarating freedom of the open road, even if it was just for a day. A great 50th birthday present for the petrol head of the family!

Gifts $200-$500

Bluetooth speaker - $230 at Ultimate Ears

A great 50th birthday idea for the music lover or just a good time lover. Bluetooth speakers create surprisingly loud and excellent sound. If your friend doesn’t have one, this is a no-brainer for travel, boating, garden or hosting. It has 20 hours of playtime and is waterproof. Plus it being Bluetooth means it’s completely mobile. 50th birthday ideas can be this easy. Decision made!

Formula One Car Laps - from $300 at redballoon.com.au

Or let all his dreams come true by choosing this drive a Formula One style car. Adrenaline to the max!!

• NSW: F1 for $439 for 10 laps at Eastern Creek or V8 for $450 for 6 laps
• VIC: F1 for $299 for 6 laps at Wodonga or V8 for $340 laps at Sandown
• QLD: V8 for $269 for 5 laps in Brisbane.

If this doesn’t tickle your fancy any type of experience makes a great gift for men - V8 Supercar Laps, skydiving, or learning to fly.

Bridgeclimb - $344pp Sydney Harbour Bridge at bridgeclimb.com, or $139pp Brisbane’s Story Bridge at storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au

There are a few iconic bridges that now allow climbers to go up at sunset and experience a spectacular view of the city. A certain level of fitness is required, although you certainly don’t need to be a gym junkie! A great 50th birthday ideas you could experience together.

Hobby equipment - anacondastores.com

You really can’t go wrong with buying equipment for their hobbies. Kayaking, fishing, camping, riding - whatever his hobby there's NO DOUBT he has some equipment on his wishlist. Often these things are an investment so it's the perfect 50th birthday idea you can group gift! Now every time he pulls out those new clubs he’ll think of his darling friends and family!

Ultimate Experiences Gift Box - $300 at wewander.com.au

The thing we love about these experience boxes is that your friend can choose and it doesn’t have a big price on it. The box gets sent to them or to you to give and then they choose from 700 experiences from food and wine to adrenaline, bridge climb to wine tasting. Here’s just one example - a kayak paddle for up to 3pp with a picnic and umbrella all customised to your liking. What a great day! A really memorable 50th birthday present idea.

Carry All Weekender - $375 + extra to personalise with a name at july.com

July Carry All Weekender. Hate checking luggage? This is a game changer for a frequent domestic or business class traveller. It’s a stand-alone piece of luggage but you can slip it over your wheelie carry on and together it carries a similar amount to a full check in piece of luggage. Plus you don’t even have to carry it #win. It’s also super efficient to pack because it butterflies open 180 degrees. You can pack work clothes on one side and weekend clothes on the other. A functional and gorgeous 50th birthday ideas for your traveller man.

Jac + Jack Cashmere Jumper - $450 at jacandjack.com

Can’t go wrong with this gorgeous jumper as a 50th birthday present, classic for any man. Treated well, it’ll last forever and always be soft, warm and light. Maybe GroupTogether for it to let everyone chip in). Jac + Jack are an Australian fashion brand that always keep a classic crew neck cashmere jumper. Choose grey or black to hide a dad bod and he’ll be chic as well as cuddly.

Gifts $500+

Garmin Sports Watch - from $499 at garmin.com

Garmin or Apple you ask? Here’s the answer. The Garmin has a more “athletic” aesthetic as opposed to the “classic” Apple watch look. It’s a little more rugged so a perfect 50th birthday ideas for your outdoorsy men. Garmin also has greater depth for the runner or fitness enthusiast. Its workout creation tools are endless. The Suggested Workouts feature for runners and cyclists is brilliant, powered by a statistics algorithm engine that can tell what your body is up for, and what you need to make progress. Garmin’s Training Load feature, available in its high-end watches and some mid-tier ones is also impressive. It measures your cumulative exertion over time and is one of the quickest and easiest ways to see how hard you’ve been working over the last few weeks.

Mont Blanc Pen - $700 at montblanc.com

A Montblanc Pen or Briefcase is an ideal 50th birthday ideas for the corporate man. A stylish pen or briefcase like Montblanc will bring a little cheer to his stressful work days. Plus, it will last for years! If you're thinking about a briefcase-style bag, find out what he's currently using so you can look for a similar function.

Ooni Pizza oven - $498 at anacondastores.com

A pizza in 60 seconds. Yes please?! Better still, 10 pizzas in 10 minutes - heaven! There’s something brilliant about being able to make your own woodfired pizzas for a crowd, in your backyard or camping. What we particularly love about this one (apart from being small and light enough to store in the cupboard) is that you can use gas when you want no fuss and wood when you want the authentic, wood-fired flavour. A great male 50th birthday gift if you ask us!

Bambino Plus Espresso Machine - $619 at breville.com

Consistently rated the best espresso machine for beginners, this is the “go to”. The Breville Bambino Plus is simple to use and produces consistent espresso shots and silky frothed milk.

50th birthday ideas don’t have to be hard! We hope you found some inspiration and don’t forget you can lighten the load on your wallet by pooling resources as a group with GroupTogether. We always think it’s best to get one really great gift, especially for a big birthday like 50!