From High Tea to Hot Springs: The Mother's Day Guide Worth Bookmarking
Victoria
Experience
Piper’s Playhouse at Crown Melbourne
Dining
The Langham | Afternoon Tea & Dessert Buffet
A tradition since 1865, reimagined in Melbourne. Free-flowing rosé, Ronnefeldt teas and pastries by the hotel’s pastry team, served in the softly lit elegance of Aria Bar & Lounge. From $129.
Wellness
Total Fusion
For the mum who values movement and restoration. Within the LIV Aston precinct—thermal bathing, a wellness lounge and a considered community space that goes well beyond a standard gym day. A thoughtful gift that lingers.
Spa
Branford Spa at 1 Hotel Melbourne
The Rose Ritual, a petal foot bath, aromatic Bamford rose oil massage, Kneipp Rose Quartz eye mask, and a closing head and shoulder ritual using Rose Nurture Balm. A gift for someone who deserves a full hour of nothing but care.
Book the treatment →Dining
From Here by Mike at 1 Hotel Melbourne
Culture
Opera Australia
From La Traviata to The Merry Widow—a season of live performance that lingers long after the final curtain. A gift for the mum who loves theatre at its most magnificent, on stages in Melbourne and Sydney.
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New South Wales
Dining
Altitude Restaurant at Shangri-La Sydney
High Tea with the Opera House at your shoulder by day, or a candlelit dinner above the harbour by night. Executive chef menus spanning three to seven courses, with champagne flowing throughout. One of Sydney’s most spectacular settings, used beautifully.
Experience
Kafe Kooks - Roti Masterclass
$85 per person for an evening of stretching, flipping and cooking authentic roti paratha with Suresh—then settling in for a five-course shared feast. Progressive, social and far more fun than a typical Mother’s Day lunch.
Dining
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Wellness
Hide Byron Bay
South Australia
Dining
Orleana, Kingsford The Barossa
A beautifully set lunch in the Barossa, shaped by season and quiet generosity. A complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival and an afternoon that unfolds entirely at its own pace. More than a meal—an invitation to pause and say thank you properly.
Culture
Immersive Light and Art - Empress Joséphine’s Garden
Adelaide premiere of a large-scale digital exhibition by AGB Creative, tracing Joséphine Bonaparte’s extraordinary botanical legacy and its surprising connection to early French voyages to Australia. Multi-sensory, cinematic and genuinely moving.
Dining
Luma Restaurant & Bar
High Tea at a two-hatted favourite—savoury bites, delicate sweets, freshly baked scones and a flowing beverage offering. Relaxed and considered in equal measure.
Book your seat →Dining
Yakisan
A five-course shared menu for $125 per person, closing with the signature SANI Bear dessert by SANI Bakehouse. Generous, considered and designed to bring everyone to the table around Mum.
Reserve now →Queensland
Stay
Mondrian Gold Coast
The kind of weekend she’d choose for herself—$50 off any treatment at CIEL Spa, a complimentary touchless therapy and a cocktail at Haven or LiTO. Design-led, coastal and properly indulgent. Available for stays including Sunday 11 May.
Book the stay →Dining
Goldfinch Restaurant, Brisbane CBD
Warm raisin scones, handcrafted desserts and a Belgian chocolate fountain—a High Tea that balances classic comfort with moments of real delight in the heart of the city. Relaxed, polished and very easy to love.
Reserve your table →Can’t be with Mum? Send something instead.
These thoughtful gifts are made to post—ensuring she feels celebrated, wherever you are.
Mukti Organics
Skin-type matched, hormone-conscious skincare that actually works. Marigold Hydrating Creme, Barrier Repair Serum, Vitamin B Elixir. From $84.
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Everlasting Candle Co.
The classic gift with a considered twist. Wylie, Jervis and Neva signature collection sets. From $80.
Shop now →Wilfrid & Heath
Jewellery she’ll wear every day—effortlessly wearable, thoughtfully designed. A quiet reminder of you, long after the occasion.
Shop now →Ella Baché Gift Card
The gift of time for herself—from a 75-min rebalancing facial to a full 2.5-hr luxury ritual with full-body massage. From $170.
Shop now →L’Occitane en Provence
A personalised in-store facial experience with the $60 booking fully redeemable on same-day skincare. Or upgrade to the Precious Moment eye-focused treatment for $75.
Book a facial →Betty Basics
Limited-edition pyjamas where 100% of profits fund dignity-restoring clothing packs for women in crisis. A gift that gives back. $119.95.
Shop now →Beysis Personalised Keyring
Solid brass, custom-printed with her name or initials. Designed in Sydney, dispatched in 1–2 business days. Chic, personal and carried with her daily.
Personalise yours →Peninsula Hot Springs
Gift certificates from $60 for thermal bathing, private experiences and the adults-only Spa Dreaming Centre on the Mornington Peninsula.
Buy a gift card →Carrière Frères
Damascus Rose wax palet, hand-made in their workshops—or the quintessentially autumnal Chestnut candle, woody and softly smoky. From $79. Via Libertine Parfumerie.
Shop now →Trudon Figuerie Room Spray
A Mediterranean fig grove in an instant mist—fig leaves, moist earth and subtle warmth. Verdant, refined and entirely transporting.
Shop now →Papa Salt Gin
Bright, coastal and distinctly Australian. Layered botanicals with citrus, florals and gentle spice. Made for slow, sunlit moments and shared celebration.
Find a bottle →Maison de Sabré Palais Bag
Timeless, refined and designed for everyday elegance. A piece she’ll carry with her wherever she goes—a lasting reminder of love.
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Ultra Lux — The Journey
Gift Mum More Than a Day:
A Seabourn Journey She’ll Never Forget
One of Australia’s last great frontiers, red cliffs, ancient Wandjina rock art, tidal waterways and waterfalls straight into the sea. The 10-Day Kimberley Expedition reveals a coastline few ever see, from the intimacy of a small luxury ship where every detail is quietly managed by your suite host. Fine dining, Zodiac excursions through secluded gorges, sunrise from the verandah. All-inclusive and entirely effortless.
All-inclusive Verandah Suites from AU$21,099 per person - Various travel dates 2026 - 2027
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