Mums—sometimes we love ‘em, and sometimes we clash with ‘em. Still, it doesn’t change that they’re queens who deserve to be spoiled 24/7, but especially on Mother’s Day!
To help you celebrate the lovely occasion and treat your Mum, we’ve rounded up the best places and most exciting things to do for Mother’s Day in Melbourne. From magical hot air balloon rides to boozy brunches and everything in between, mum’s in for a real treat!
Can’t decide where to go? Here are our top picks for Mother’s Day 2022:
- Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Brunch at Rustica
- Have a (Mum)-osa at Rice, Paper, Scissors
- Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Chocolates and Desserts Tour
- High tea at the Langham
- Yarra River Dinner Cruise
- “Champainting” at Clarendon Street
- Bottomless brunch with a twist at Tokyo Tina
- Wine-hop Mornington Peninsula’s finest wineries
- Scenic strolls around Carlton Gardens
- Spa and pamper at Holism Retreat
- Sign up for a floristry class
1. Hot Air Balloon Flight
The perfect morning view to start the day!
You prob already know Melbourne like the back of your hand, but have you seen it from 2,000 feet high in the sky? Spoil your mum (and yourself) with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride in Melbourne and marvel at the spectacular landscape as you fly over the city and its suburbs! After the flight, the celebration continues with a champagne breakfast on Level 35 inside the swanky Sofitel Hotel.
First time hot air ballooning? Check out our Melbourne guide and learn more about this dreamy ride!
2. Brunch at Rustica
Great tasting coffee and peaceful ambience await in Rustica. Image Credits: @rustica_hq
If mum’s a coffee and pastry lover, a laidback brunch at Rustica might just be the perfect date! Set in Melbourne’s iconic shopping strip, this charming café has got yummy Aussie dishes and pastries made with sustainable farm produce for your fill. Enjoy freshly baked bread, richly brewed coffee, plus Instagram-worthy interiors where you can take your mother-daughter shot!
3. Have a (Mum)-osa at Rice, Paper, Scissors
Fill your bellies with good food and booze! Image Credits: @ricepaprscrs
Boozy dines more your thing? Rice, Paper, Scissors whips up a feast of Singaporean, Thai, and Vietnamese food with crazy cocktails. Whether you’re thirsty for a glass of fruity Thai Sangria or a hard drink of Oolong Slayer, you and your mum can spend Mother’s Day in Melbourne in total boozy bliss! Drop by its branches in Hardware Lane in CBD and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy for a good time—open from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Fridays to Sundays.
4. Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Chocolates and Desserts Tour
Indulge in chocolates that melt in your mouth!
Sweet treats and decadent chocolates await when you explore Melbourne’s famous laneways and arcades. You’ll chance upon the city’s colourful culture while sampling the finest sweets in town, from macarons and hot cocoa to chocolate cigars from Om Nom Kitchen and other proud chocolatiers!
5. High tea at The Langham
Tea is served! Image Credits: @nikethaniiyy.d
Among the city’s luxury hotels, The Langham Melbourne offers fancy delights you can’t taste anywhere else. From hand-made scones topped with fresh berries to exquisite teas from the UK, an afternoon of high tea at the 5-star hotel will make mum feel like royalty. And, because the day’s far from over, why not spend the night there too? Spoil your mum and the entire family with world-class accommodations!
Fancy isn’t for you? Try staying at these 12 trendy tiny houses in Victoria instead for your weekend getaway!
6. Yarra River Dinner Cruise
Start the cruise with a tasty seafood platter and drinks.
Trade the hotel for the riverside! One way to liven up Mother’s Day in Melbourne is to cruise along the scenic Yarra River while dining the five-star way. Climb aboard the Melbourne Cruising Restuarant and tour the city’s most iconic waters. The Yarra River Dinner Cruise menu includes an exquisite four-course dinner paired with amazing sights that make for a great night out!
7. “Champainting” at Clarendon Street
This activity is a must-try for art-loving mother-daughter duos. Image Credits: @tiffanyagoodall
Another bubbly way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Melbourne is having a paint and sip experience at Clarendon Street, where the Champainting studio is. Unleash your inner Picasso as the resident artists teach you how to sketch and paint your masterpiece while keeping it light and classy with a bottle of champagne.
8. Bottomless brunch with a twist at Tokyo Tina
Winners get a prize! Image Credits: @tokyotina_
New and quirky, Tokyo Tina’s Bingo Academy shakes up Mother’s Day in Melbourne with a serving of Japanese cuisine, theatrics, and friendly competition. For only $49, you and your mum will get to play a few rounds of Bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag superstar Valerie Hex, while dining on delicious plates of karaage chicken, kimchi rice, and crispy avocado bao. The brunch menu also comes with bottomless bubbles, beer, and spritz.
9. Wine-hop Mornington Peninsula’s finest wineries
Mornington Peninsula is famous for its hot springs, lavender gardens, and beautiful wineries. Image Credits: @czapp_arpad on Unsplash
For some quick out-of-town adventure, the Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail Tour will take you and your mum around Morning Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula to see stunning seaside wineries and sample the best blends from each. Visit Scotchmans Hill Vineyard, have a winery lunch at Jack Rabbit Café, and admire the view of old French mansions atop the Portsea and Sorrento Cliffs!
And if that’s not enough wine for mum, there are plenty more wineries in Mornington Peninsula to check out!
10. Scenic strolls around Carlton Gardens
Dig out your best red and white plaid mat, it’s time for a picnic! Image Credits: @thegrazingfoxmelbourne
Wander off the beaten path and fill your eyes with the sight of gorgeous greeneries at Carlton Gardens. Sitting on the outskirts of the CBD, this lush urban oasis is a Victorian-era park that’s well-loved for its peaceful and quiet ambience, perfect for picnics, early morning strolls, and photo-ops. It’s also here where you’ll find the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Museum, and the Big Vegan Market.
Is the day still too sunny to go home? Continue the mum fest at 4 of the loveliest picnic spots around the city!
11. Spa and pamper at Holism Retreat
Switch off and leave all your worries behind. Image Credits: @holismretreat
Has mum been stressed out lately? Spoil her with lots of love and deep tissue massages! For the ultimate pamper sesh, head to Holism Retreat at Hotel Chadstone. This 5-star spa calms the mind and body with its spa, yoga, facial, massage, and self-care packages that’ll treat her like the queen she truly is.
12. Sign up for a floristry class
Be florists for a day! Image Credits: @bloominmarvellousflowerschool
Flowers are meant to express our love and appreciation, and what better way to surprise your mum than with a bouquet of her favourite floras personally arranged by your hands? Bloomin’ Marvellous Flower School will teach you the ins and outs of creating a stunning bouquet made with the season’s blooms. Join the class and bring your mum along for an afternoon of champagne and flowery fun!
Your next Melbourne adventure awaits!
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