Treats for Dad at National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Melbourne

Unique and quirky gift ideas that'll be at the Show this August 22 - 24 include everything from metal detectors to remote control rock crawlers - much better than socks and undies for Father's Day.

"If the special men in your life love boating, fishing, caravanning, 4x4s or the great outdoors, you would be crazy to miss this year's show where we have tens of thousands of products on display, many at special show prices," Paul Mathers, Event Director said.

"The team at Miners Den will have the brand new Minelab SDC 2300 Metal Detector which has found the smallest piece of gold ever located by a pulse induction machine and can detect fragments weighing less than 1 gram!" continued Paul.

"This means prospectors can discover gold in previously thrashed areas, and given Victoria's rich gold mining history, Dad could be literally sitting on a 'gold mine'."

For the Dad who has everything (and likes a tidy boot), there is the innovative new Stayhold boot organiser, a solid plastic product that grips the carpet in your car and acts as a barrier to hold loose items securely against the side wall in your car trunk or boot.

Meanwhile, at the Hearns Hobbies stand, visitors can test their skills with the new EXO 4x4 radio control rock crawler model car on a purpose built track.

Click-happy Dads will love the Quik Pod available at the Activ Concepts stand - it's a salt water proof, lightweight, extendable camera boom suitable for all cameras and, best of all, it has a built-in 'selfie' mirror.

This year's show, held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, features over 34,000 square metres dedicated to boating, fishing, touring, towing and 4x4s, making the Melbourne event the premier exhibition for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

The 2014 National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from August 22-24, please go to www.4x4show.com.au for further information and to purchase tickets.