Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

If you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, an enriching RedBalloon experience is a wonderful way to thank your mum (or your wife) for a job well done. From hot air ballooning to wine tasting and fine dining, RedBalloon is your one-stop shop for thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts.

Whether you’ve already started planning your Mother’s Day presents or you’re leaving it to the last minute, the best place to shop is at RedBalloon. Cut the hassle out of trawling the malls and jump online to find the best gifts for Mum. We guarantee she’ll score something she’ll absolutely adore.

When is Mother’s Day in Australia?

In Australia and New Zealand, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. Therefore, Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday 11th May. However, keep in mind that Mother’s Day may fall on a different date in other countries. For example, in the UK, the next Mother’s Day is on March 30th, 2025.

Whether you’re celebrating your mum, wife or another special woman in your life, save the date so you can start brainstorming Mother’s Day gift ideas in advance. Treat her to an unforgettable experience this year with RedBalloon.

Mother’s Day activities

Forget that box of Ferrero Rocher. The best gift you could give mum this Mother’s Day is a fun activity the two of you can do together. After all, mums love nothing more than spending quality time with their children. RedBalloon has a wide array of fabulous shared activities to make Mother’s Day extra special this year.

Our High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour, for example, sees the two of you enjoy sparkling cityscape views while sipping bubbly and munching sweet and savoury treats. For land-based gourmet goodness, spoil mum with a two-person Royal Botanic Gardens Picniccurated by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen.

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts

Flowers and pampering packs are so passé. Give mum something she’ll remember forever with a unique Mother’s Day gift idea from RedBalloon.

If she enjoys a cheeky tipple, try this Gin-Making Class with Cocktail and Antipasto Plate. The educational, two-hour session sees her learn spirits-making secrets from a skilled distiller and craft a one-of-a-kind bottle to take home. Mums more into tangy coagulated textures will love this Haloumi Cheese Making Class, which includes bottomless bubbles and about 250 grams of your own handcrafted cheese to keep. Or for something more indulgent, the Brunch Alpaca Experience lets her cuddle cute camelids after a nourishing bacon-and-egg meal.

Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts

You’ve left your Mother’s Day gift shopping until the last minute and have no idea what to get her. Don’t sweat it. RedBalloon is here to save the day with an array of awesome last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas.

All our RedBalloon gift vouchers and gift cards get sent to your email instantly, so you can print them out (or forward them on) straight away. While you’re free to suggest a specific adventure, our vouchers and cards are valid for any experience in the entire RedBalloon network. With over 5,000 experiences throughout Australia, Mum’s bound to find something she loves. And with a generous five-year validity, she won’t have to cash your gift in anytime soon.

Top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas

If you’re wondering what gift to buy for Mother’s Day, check out our curated top 10 list.

Dining experience: With degustation menus, harbourside dinners, and more, you’ll find the best foodie gifts for Mother’s Day.

Hot air balloon ride: Take your gift-giving to new heights with a hot air balloon ride. There is nothing more magical than celebrating Mother’s Day floating peacefully above the world as the sun rises. Available throughout Australia, including the Hunter Valley, Gold Coast, Yarra Valley, Alice Springs, and more.

Getaway: Help her escape the daily grind with one of our luxurious getaways. We’ve got beachside escapes, countryside retreats, 5-star hotels, city staycations, and more.

Cruise: Let your mum set sail and enjoy a majestic day at sea. Experiences like twilight sailings, dining cruises, and sightseeing voyages are a 10/10 experience she’ll never forget.

Mother’s Day pamper package: Indulge Mum in some well-deserved pampering with a massage or day spa package. Favourites include a hot spring bath, a shea butter massage, and even a blissful home massage so she can indulge without leaving the house.

Helicopter flight: Imagine the look on Mum’s face when she sees you’ve gifted her a bucket-list experience like a helicopter flight. She’ll love soaring over the city, a private flight with a picnic lunch, or a scenic flight over picturesque Australian locations.

Wine tasting and tour: If your mum loves her vino, treat her to a Mother’s Day winery tour and tasting experience. We’ve got countless winery tours in Australia’s best grape-growing regions, including the Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley and beyond.

High tea: What Mum wouldn’t love a decadent high tea experience with a plus one (i.e., you)? With options like a high tea with champagne and goodie bags, a deluxe afternoon tea, and a high tea cruise on Sydney Harbour, she’ll be spoilt for choice.

Classic car hire: Bring out the inner rev head in your mum with a classic car hire experience. She’ll have the time of her life cruising in the fast lane with these amazing old-school rides.

Cooking class: Combine her love of food and learning new things with a cooking class. With a range of experiences across cuisines like Asian, Moroccan, pastries and seafood, she’ll love tasting her freshly made creations. Classes can cater for up to four people, meaning the whole family can learn together.

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