Our 8 Best Picks for Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts in Australia

Celebrate the most important woman in your life with these last minute Mother’s Day gifts in Australia! If you’re a last-minute shopper (it's okay, we've all been there), there’s no need to worry! We’ve got you covered with our curated collection of art, craft and foodie experiences across Australia. From helping Mum create her own signature scent in Sydney to making one-of-a-kind resin art pieces in Brisbane, it’s never too late to find the perfect gift she’ll really want this Mother’s Day.

Ready to dive right in? Discover our 8 top picks for last minute Mother's Day gifts in Australia, guaranteed to put a smile on her face.

1. Help Mum discover her signature scent in Sydney

Our first pick is an incredibly unique gift card for Mum that will not only allow you both to spend quality time together but also let her discover her signature scent. In this perfume making class at Kiss Ready Lips in Sydney, you and Mum will get the chance to blend custom fragrances while learning about the art of perfumery from experienced professionals. 

She’ll first get a science and history lesson on how fragrances work, pick her favourite scent from over 100 natural fragrances and take home two perfumes by the end of the class. Once armed with these newfound perfumery skills, she can continue to make it at home or come back to the studio for a re-fill! Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day gifts for your mum or last-minute gift cards, a perfume making class might just be exactly what you’re looking for. With fragrant aromas wafting in the air like citrus, vanilla or lavender and her loved ones by her side, Mum is sure to love this gift from you. 

Fellow Mum, Olivia C. attended this class with her daughter and they both had a great time:

"This class was so fun! I attended with my daughter and we found the entire session not only entertaining, but educational. We appreciated the insights about the history and science of perfume making, and it was great being able to take away our own custom perfume. We purchased the moisturiser add on and it is so silky and lovely. Would not hesitate to do this again!"

2. Spend quality time with Mum at a flower arrangement class in Melbourne

If you want to take Mother’s Day flowers to the next level, surprise Mum with a floristry class and help her learn how to make her own floral arrangement instead! Step inside this floristry studio in Melbourne and be guided by the lovely teacher and founder, Jemima at Bloomin’ Marvellous! She’ll guide you both through the step-by-step process of creating a gorgeous flower arrangement using a selection of seasonal blooms. Mum will get plenty of time to handpick flowers, arrange and design them and take home her own unique handmade arrangement. 

The best part? She’ll also get to sip on some sparkling champagne and spend quality time with you! After all, time is often the most precious gift for Mum and she’ll absolutely love these few hours with you, playing with florals and chatting over her favourite drink. So if your mother has a thing for blooming blossoms, make her Mother's Day extra special with this last minute gift idea.

3. Treat her to the ultimate skincare day in Brisbane

Does your Mum love a spa day (who doesn't?) Then get her this e-gift card to a skincare making class in Brisbane! As the perfect combination of relaxation and self-care, this workshop will leave your mother feeling pampered and glowing as she learns about natural skincare products and how they can enhance her beauty routine.

In this class, your teacher, Sarah, will help Mum learn to make natural skincare products, from an exfoliating bath salt/scrub to a calming body oil and much more! At the end of the class, Mum gets to take these skincare products home and treat her skin to the best spa day ever at home! Light up a candle, turn on her favourite music and let the skincare speak for itself. This experience is a truly wonderful Mother's Day gift and a well-deserved pampering session that she'll undoubtedly appreciate.

Discover our guide to choosing Mother's Day gifts she'll love here.

4. Find her creative flow at a resin art class in Perth

Help Mum explore her artistic side at a resin art class in Perth! Channel her inner artist and create stunning pieces of artwork under the guidance of experienced teachers at Collective Obsessions. All materials and equipment are supplied, so Mum can focus on having fun and mixing and pouring her favourite pigments, colours and inks to create these stunning abstract designs. Even if Mum is a complete beginner to resin art, no problem! This class is open to all levels of experience, where she can create all sorts of resin art homewares that will add a pop of colour to her living space. With this resin art class, you’ll find one of the most unique Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia that will allow your mum to unleash her creativity while creating something beautiful she can cherish forever.

5. Learn how to create glass art in Adelaide

For those of you in Adelaide, we have the perfect last-minute Mother's Day gift idea—a glass art workshop by Joy Levins. Spend a lovely Sunday afternoon together and enjoy the mindful process of glass making with Mum! In this particular class, you’ll be making a botanical leaf sculpture using glass. Your teacher will have already cut the glass for you, so it’s about piecing the artwork together. If your Mum loves a good puzzle or two, she’ll certainly adore this thoughtful gift.

"Joy is an absolute delight! She is patient, passionate about her craft! Joy explained the process I would be going through in ‘sculpting’ my glass leaf, having all materials prepared beforehand and there was no trouble in requesting different colours in glass! Her help with the design was suggestive without being intrusive. My finished product is amazing and thoroughly recommend for everyone to do this and any of Joy’s classes!"

6. Make silver or gold rings to match each other in Canberra

If you're looking for an unforgettable Mother's Day gift in Canberra, gift Mum this jewellery making class with blonde. You and Mum will learn how to make beautiful rings to last forever. Your expert jeweller will guide you step-by-step through the process, from designing the ring to hammering the metal into shape and finally polishing it to perfection. For a fun idea, make matching silver or gold rings with Mum! Engrave these rings with each other’s initials, a quote that speaks to your relationship or perhaps with 'mother' and 'daughter'/'son'. Whatever Mum chooses, you'll both have a bespoke piece of jewellery, handcrafted by each other, that you can wear as a symbol of your bond. Nothing last-minute about that!

7. Spoil Mum with a candle making class in Tasmania

Candles are a popular gift for Mother’s Day, and pretty easy to grab last-minute, but if you want to take that gift and make it more special, this candle making workshop in Sydney is a relaxing activity for you and Mum, with a super cute crystal candle to take home at the end. Mum will learn how to mix fragrances and waxes and make a geode-looking creation. She’ll love being able to choose her favourite fragrances and colours for her custom creations!

8. Decorate (and eat) Mother’s Day cake in Brisbane

If Mum can’t say no to a sweet treat, this Mother’s Day cake decorating class in Brisbane is held the day before Mother’s Day and features pink buttercream and lessons in piping cute florals. A couple of delicious hours later, you and Mum will each have a box of six beautifully decorated cupcakes to enjoy on the special day. 

Last-minute doesn’t have to mean last thought. In fact, these Mother’s Day gift ideas come together in a flash but leave a lasting impression.

If you’re still unsure, an e-gift card keeps things flexible while still feeling personal. It lets Mum choose what she’s in the mood for, whether that’s a relaxing skincare session, a creative workshop or a foodie adventure she didn’t even know she needed.

So if the clock’s ticking, don’t panic. You’re not behind, you’re just one great idea away from a Mother’s Day she’ll genuinely remember.