Hyatt’s High Tea always serves a tempting array of exotic sweet and savoury desserts. Photo: Hyatt.
Mother’s Day is approaching, and if you want to make the day special, it can be hard sometimes to know where to go, what to do and what there is to see.
Luckily, we’ve got your back with a special list of the absolute cream of the crop of events this Mother’s Day. Whether you’re after a dinner, a lunch, high tea, a special breakfast or even a visit to the zoo, you’re sure to find something to make sure mum has a magical time.
Watch the chefs work their magic at the Hyatt Hotel’s live cooking stations. Photo: Hyatt.
Mothers’ Day at the Hyatt Hotel
When: 11 May
Where: The Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra
Cost: High Tea: $110 per person, $55 children (6-12 years); Buffet Lunch: $148 per person, $74 children (6-12 years). Bookings required.
If decadent elegance is her style, treat her to Hyatt’s High Tea offering in the Hyatt’s iconic Tea Lounge. Hyatt’s High Tea brings the best of old-world style and grace to their heritage-listed building, providing the perfect setting to indulge in a wide range of exotic and classic teas, as well as fine dining and the great finger foods and treats that make high teas so special.
For a larger, family-centred occasion, the Hyatt’s Promenade Cafe offers a full family buffet lunch, featuring fine-dining touches such as live cooking stations, antipasto boards, high-quality hot dishes, a carvery station, and sweet and savoury desserts to suit every palate.
Your local CSCC hosts a special Mother’s Day meal to give back to the community. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Woden
When: 11 May, sessions at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip
Cost: $95 per adult, $65 per young adult (13 – 17 years), $45 per child (up to 12 years). Bookings required.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with the Canberra Southern Cross Club High Tea at Woden, hosted in the Orion Room. Indulge in bottomless mimosas, traditional finger sandwiches, a selection of sweets, and freshly baked scones served with fresh cream and house-made preserves. Book your spot for a relaxing day filled with delicious treats and sparkling drinks.
Highly-skilled chefs bring treats to you and your family at The Marion. Image: The Marion/Instagram.
Mothers’ Day at The Marion
When: 11 May, bookings available throughout the day for a maximum of 1.5 hours
Where: The Marion & Walter Café, Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Cost: Traditional High Tea: $90 per person. Sparkling High Tea: $100 per person. Taittinger Champagne High Tea: $125 per person. Children’s High Tea: $60 pp. Bookings required.
Indulge in a selection of freshly baked scones with creams and preserves, followed by delicate, finely cut finger sandwiches as well as savoury pastries and petit cakes, all of which are made on-site by a team of highly skilled chefs. To pair with these delectable treats, a wide range of Ronnefeldt teas is available.
Meet some of the amazing mums of the animal kingdom at the National Zoo. Image: Fareharbor.
Mother’s Day Champagne Breakfast at the National Zoo
When: 11 May, full buffet breakfast 8 am to 9:30 am, special enrichment sessions 9 am to 11 am
Where: Rhino Bistro – National Zoo and Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla
Cost: $135 per adult, $80 per adult for members, $80 per child, $50 per adult for members, $345 for families (2 adults and three kids), $195 for members’ families. Bookings required.
For a Mother’s Day on the wild side, the National Zoo and Aquarium is hosting a champagne breakfast with a full buffet, followed by an independent exploration of the zoo and then a very special enrichment session with the zoo’s education team to acquaint visitors with the various mums of the zoo where guests will learn about the role that mums play in the zoo and their importance to endangered species.
This Mother’s Day treat is all about fresh ingredients and a wholesome full brekkie. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
Mother’s Day Buffet at Jamison
When: 11 May, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Cnr Catchpole & Bowman St, Macquarie ACT
Cost: $63 for non-members, $55 for members, $39 per child (up to 12 years old). Bookings required.
Treat Mum to an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Jamison. Enjoy a wide selection of delicious breakfast options from fresh seasonal fruits and yoghurt to scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and golden hash browns.
Enhance the experience with refreshing mimosas for an additional $8 per glass (members’ price).
Combine the culinary and the artistic at the National Portrait Gallery’s High Tea. Photo: National Portrait Gallery.
Mother’s Day High Tea at National Portrait Gallery
When: 11 May, 11 am
Where: National Portrait Gallery
Cost: $35 for children 12 and under, $90 for adults. Bookings essential.
Indulge Mum on a leisurely Sunday morning stroll through the galleries of the National Portrait Gallery to see some of the people and artists who have shaped our national identity.
Follow this with an elegant High Tea on the Terrace overlooking the gardens and Lake Burley Griffin featuring a selection of finger sandwiches and savoury snacks, scones with cream and jam, and dainty sweet treats, all enjoyed with a glass of bubbles on arrival and brewed tea or coffee.
Enjoy the best lakeside views in Canberra at the Yacht Club. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
Mother’s Day Lunch at the Yacht Club
When: 11 May, 12:00 pm
Where: Southern Cross Yacht Club, Lotus Bay, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla
Cost: $130 for non-members | $110 for members. Bookings required.
Spoil Mum with a memorable Mother’s Day Lunch at the Yacht Club filled with great food, drinks, and beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the lakeside views while savouring a delicious three-course menu featuring fresh Australian seafood.
All Mothers will enjoy bottomless Prosecco, adding a finishing touch to the experience. A perfect way to show your appreciation.
Switch and swap options and packages to create the perfect meal for the mum in your life. Photo: Midnight Hotel.
Mother’s Day Lunch at Midnight Hotel
When: 11 May, 12:30 pm
Where: Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon
Cost: $75 per person, additional costs for drink pairings. Bookings essential.
From bottomless breakfast and a three-course lunch to late-night cocktails, Midnight Hotel’s signature venues are serving up memorable ways to treat the women who deserve it most this Mother’s Day – her way, all day.
At Braddon Merchant, the day begins with a leisurely breakfast and Bottomless Mimosa & Bloody Mary Package – $40 per person for two hours, served alongside their à la carte breakfast menu. Later, a three-course share-style lunch showcases highlights from the new winter menu. The experience can be elevated with a two-hour drinks package for $45, or $15 espresso martinis to toast the occasion.
Sophisticated and refined eating and drinking at Adore Tea. Photo: Adore Tea.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Adore Tea
When: 10 May and 11 May, bookings at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3 pm,
Where: Adore Tea, Unit 2/2 Dacre Street, Mitchell
Cost: Tickets are $79 per person; bookings are required.
Adore Tea offers a truly refined dining experience with a curated three-course menu featuring 11 special items, a selection of premium teas, and, of course, the sweet and savoury treats that one expects from high tea. This is a popular option that’s only offered two days a year, on Mother’s Day and the preceding day. If you want to treat your mum to a refined, special meal, Adore Tea must be on your radar.
Bring the joy of Mother’s Day home. Photo: Canberra Southern Cross Club Shop.
Mother’s Day at home gift hamper
When: 11 May
Where: Your place!
Cost: From $55 to $127.30, options here.
If mum is a bit burnt out and could do with a quiet one at home with the people she cares about most, the Canberra Southern Cross Club has Mother’s Day plans sorted with a variety of hampers at various price points and tastes for any mum. Some of the hamper options feature fine chocolate, Prosecco, skincare, and bath salts, while others, such as the high tea hamper, allow you to enjoy the best of delicate fine dining at home with teas, scones, and finger sandwiches.
Cool and refined, the interior of Marble & Grain provides a great backdrop to treat mum to something special. Photo: Marble & Grain.
Mother’s Day at Marble & Grain
When: 11 May, sittings at 12 pm and 1 pm
Where: Marble and Grain, 25 Mort St, Braddon
Cost: Adult tickets $105, children $40. Bookings required.
The sophisticated, suave scenery of Marble & Grain will host a Mother’s Day celebration to remember, featuring a crafted three-course lunch and a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival.
For a cruisy, low-key Mother’s Day lunch, head to the Durham Castle Arms and treat mum to a mimosa on arrival. Photo: Thomas Lucraft.
Mother’s Day at the Durham Castle Arms
When: 11 May, bookings from 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: The Durham Castle Arms Pub, Kingston Shops, 52-54 Jardine St, Kingston
Cost: $28 for a Sunday roast with a complimentary mimosa. Bookings required.
One of Canberra’s most beloved pubs is hosting a relaxed Mother’s Day experience. Book in on the big day to treat mum and the whole family to a delicious Sunday roast or Canberra’s best parmi. As a thank you to mums, they will receive a mimosa on arrival.
