What To Do on Mother’s Day in Australia

Are you wondering what to do this Mother’s Day in Australia? Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got you covered! This year in Australia Mother’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, the 12th of May, 2024. Here are some gift ideas and fun ways that you can enjoy Mother’s Day in Australia with your mum.

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Let’s dive straight into what to do on Mother’s Day in Australia.

You can’t really go wrong with a sweet Mother’s Day traditional activity.

• Wake mum up with a delicious breakfast in bed
• Write a personalised card. Include a photo of you two together
• Buy flowers and place them on the table for her to wake up to
• Buy your mum her favourite chocolates
• Make her a home-made thoughtful gift

Would you like to keep your Mother’s Day in Australia affordable and within your budget? Try out these memorable experiences.

• Coastal beach walk
• Scenic walk/hike
• Bike riding
• Go free camping under the stars and have a campfire
• Have an outdoor picnic. Try out these picnic recipe ideas
• Explore the botanical gardens
• At-home pamper sesh (face masks, eyebrows, manicure, massage, hair mask & scalp massage, do her makeup, etc)
• Make mum a home-made breakfast/lunch/dinner/dessert
• Romanticise her day- make her and the day feel extra special & loved! You could do little things, like lighting a candle with dinner, cleaning the house for her, leaving a hand-written note for her to wake up to

Unique Mother’s Day in Australia Experiences

1. Outdoor Adventures
   • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride
   • Horse Riding
   • Go for a long walk
   • Parasailing
   • Whale watching cruise
   • Go to an outdoor workout class together
2. City Explorations
   • High tea at beautiful venues
   • Try an art class: pottery, kokedama class, paint & sip, floristry class
   • Go to a Bathhouse together (spa, sauna and relaxation)
3. Food and Wine Experiences
   • Winery tours and food tastings
   • Cooking classes
   • Gourmet dining experiences
   • Go out for coffee/tea and cake
   • Visit the markets
   • Lunch/dinner cruise
4. Entertainment
   • Go to the theatre or a musical performance
   • Check out some live music
   • Art exhibitions, museums and galleries
   • Comedy show
   • Watch a movie

Surprise your mother with a special gift this Mother’s Day in Australia.

• Write her a personalised card
• Picnic rug
• Portable picnic table
• Buy her an experience for you two to do together
• Book Mum a massage
• Spa, beauty and wellness package
• Treat her to her favourite meal
• Buy her favourite music concert ticket
• Luxury bath caddy tray
• Cooking Pans set
• Gardening equipment and plants for her garden
• An airfryer
• Photo album of your favourite memories together
• Kindle eBook Reader
• Cosy throw blanket for the winter
• Winter socks and mugs
• Her favourite beverage
• Book her a holiday/ mini getaway
• Robot Vacuum
• Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set 
• Bake her a cake, cookies, slice or sweet treat
• Natural Candles
• Decorate a jar and fill it with notes of all the reasons you love her
• Indoor Herb Garden
• Blue light-blocking glasses

Are you unable to visit your mum in person this Mother’s Day? However, do you still want to make her feel special and appreciated? Try out these ideas.

• Send her flowers delivered to her home
• Send her a gift in the mail
• Facetime/ call her
• Buy her an experience to enjoy on Mother’s Day e.g a movie ticket, a gift voucher

I struggle so deeply
to understand
how someone can
pour their entire soul
blood and energy
into someone
without wanting
anything in
return

— Rupi Kaur

I hope this blog post helps you make this Mother’s Day feel special, heart-warming and memorable.

How are you spending your Mother’s Day? ☺️ Let me know in the comments sections below.

Author: Lana

Welcome! Lana is the founder of Living Her Way. She's passionate about all things Travel and Self-Empowerment. Lana's mission is to inspire you to live a more happy and fulfilling life your way each day.