It’s Mother’s Day on May 8 and while burned toast, gooey chocolate and another pair of flannelette PJs are a nice thought, why not whisk mum off her feet and out the door on a weekend of fun somewhere in Australia? To help you take your rightful place as favourite child (or partner) we’ve even come up with the hotels and event ideas to wrap mum around your little finger…all you need to do is grab one!
If your mum has an eye for crafty trinkets she’ll adore the Bowerbird Bazaar at Adelaide’s Design Market from 6-8 May. There are more than 75 stalls packed with wonderful textiles, ceramics, jewellery and more. Plus, she can even meet the artists!
Let mum slip into the sauna at the Rockford Hotel Adelaide, after a hard day’s shopping at nearby Rundle Mall.
See more great Adelaide hotel deals for 6-8 May.
Ditch the doilies and stale buttercake – dad and the kids can take mum to the Mothers Day Royal Picnic in Sydney on 8 May. While budding Biebers and mini Mileys bop along to 4 hours of non-stop entertainment, Mum can visit the Pamper Lounge and dig into her gift bag full of goodies.
Enjoy some peace and quiet together in a two-bedroom apartment at the BreakFree On George Sydney Apartments and dine at the onsite restaurant.
See more great Sydney hotel deals for 8 May.
Give mum an outlet for her creative streak with a day at the Arts in the Olives Festival in the Lost World Valley near the Gold Coast on 8 May. Amongst the breathtaking surrounds of the olive grove, there are workshops on basketry, batik and felting before all the mums and their flocks break to indulge in gourmet food and wine.
Leave room for the smorgasboard of dining options at the RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, which has five restaurants, including Japanese cuisine.
See more great Gold Coast hotel deals for 8 May.
Head on down to the Pemberton Autumn Festival in WA on 7 May for a day of mum-friendly entertainment. Settle in for a picnic and listen to live music, check out the arts, crafts and photography – not to mention, drool over fancy club cars – plus bouncy castles, tug-o-war, showbags and facepainting for the kids.
But no-one’s going anywhere until mum’s finished her breakfast in bed at the Karri Valley Resort.
See more great Pemberton hotel deals for 7 May.
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The Pemberton Autumn Festival sounds great – pity it’s so far away!
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