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Looking for thoughtful and meaningful things to do for Mother’s Day? We’ve got the perfect guide to the best Mother’s Day gifts in Australia. From creative workshops to indulgent tasting experiences, these Mother’s Day activities are all about slowing down, trying something new and making memories that last longer than a bouquet ever could. Memories are one of the best gifts you can give, and a fun experience is something she will cherish far beyond the day itself.
If you’re looking for unique and heartfelt ways to celebrate, here are six meaningful things you can do with your mum this Mother’s Day in Australia.
Take Mum on a wine tasting experience
Give Mum an indulgent experience with wine tasting. These experiences are led by wine experts who can teach Mum about different types of wines, their origins, and the best food pairings. Whether your mum is a wine connoisseur or just enjoys an occasional glass, this experience is a fun way to learn something new together, discover new flavours and enjoy each other’s company. This could be the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day together.
If you’re looking for a Sydney outing, we recommend this Hunter Valley food and wine tasting experience. Spend the day with Mum, visit a variety of wineries and taste their delicious food, cheese and wine!
Head to a ceramic painting class with Mum
If your mum is the creative type, gifting a ceramic painting class is a thoughtful and meaningful way to spend the day together. This hands-on activity allows you both to design and decorate your own ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, plate, or pot planter.
Ceramic painting combines the best of art with the best of pottery. At the end of the class, you’ll both have something tangible you can actually use. Perhaps your new favourite mug or personalised dinner plate. It’s like a gift and an experience in one, and it’s super calming to boot.
Embrace her green thumb with gardening classes
For all the Mums who love spending time in the garden, take her to a gardening class. Whether she’s a seasoned gardener or just starting out, a gardening workshop is a fun and educational way to celebrate her passion for plants.
With topics like growing your own herbs, designing floral arrangements, or even caring for succulents and terrariums, gardening classes can cover a lot of ground. If she’s interested in sustainability, you could even find a workshop on composting or eco-friendly gardening techniques.
Not only will your mum learn valuable skills, but she’ll also have the joy of bringing home her new plants or garden creations. Plus, working with plants has been shown to reduce stress and boost happiness—what better way to spend Mother’s Day together?
Make matching jewellery together
Jewellery is a classic Mother’s Day gift, but instead of buying something from a store, why not create something unique together? In a jewellery making class, you and Mum can design and make personalised pieces together that hold special meaning.
From delicate beaded bracelets to elegant silver rings, there are endless possibilities for what you can make at jewellery making courses. As a fun activity, you and your mum can create matching pieces, so you’ll always have a little reminder of your time together. For more wholesome things to do this May, check out our guide to the best Mother's Day activities for adults.
Need a recommendation for which jewellery making class to choose? This silver ring making class is much-loved amongst our community:
“My daughter and I did the silver rings workshop with Helene from Tall Trees in Olinda. Helene was so knowledgeable about her craft and patiently taught us how to make them step by step. We had so much fun and the completed rings were beautiful. The studio was very well set up and had everything we needed and we learnt so much about the process. I would highly recommend this workshop as we got to do most of it ourselves and Helene also made it very enjoyable.” - Michelle M.
Explore her artistic side at a watercolour painting class
For Mums who deserve a little break, a watercolour painting class is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Watercolour painting is a relaxing and meditative activity that allows you both to slow down, become one with the brush and paint to your own imagination.
Your local passionate artist will teach you techniques like blending colours, creating soft textures, and bringing a painting to life. The best part about watercolour painting is that it’s a very forgiving medium—any mistake can become part of the artwork! Your mum doesn’t need any painting skills or experience, just a willingness to learn. By the end of the workshop, you’ll both have your own beautiful watercolour paintings to take home and proudly admire. Mum might just have a new conversation starter in her home whenever guests come around!
Searching for fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Perth? Take Mum to this botanical watercolour painting class, like Madeline M. did!
“I took my mum who had no previous experience and she had fun! The tutorials are nice and descriptive and there is constant support from the absolutely lovely teacher. It was a very welcoming environment to ask questions and chat about techniques or any issues. I got so engrossed in my work that I totally forgot about my cup of tea! Very mindful indeed, a few hours of productive but quiet time to just do something fun with no expectations.”
Cook up something special together
Swap the usual restaurant booking for something more hands-on with a cooking class this Mother’s Day. Whether it’s handmade pasta, dumplings or decadent desserts, cooking classes will make you both whizzes in the kitchen.
You’ll laugh through the messy bits, learn new skills and sit down at the end to enjoy something you’ve created together. It’s part activity, part celebration and a great option if your mum prefers doing over sitting still.
Plus, unlike a restaurant meal, you’ll take the recipes home with you, so you can recreate the experience long after Mother’s Day is over.
The best Mother’s Day gifts aren’t always the ones you can wrap. Sometimes, they look like paint on your hands, a shared table or a glass raised together at the end of the day.
Whether it’s wine tasting, painting, gardening, cooking or making jewellery, these unique Mother’s Day activities are all about connection. Choose an experience that feels like her, and you’ll give her something far more memorable than a last-minute gift—time well spent together.
