Mother’s Day in Brisbane: Dining options and things to do

Take the fuss out of breakfast this Mother’s Day with a full all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet.

• Inclusions: BBQ buffet, drinks and dessert
• Location: Southport
• Cost: From $30 per person

Bring breakfast to a whole new level with a mesmerising hot air balloon experience and a bite to eat afterwards.

• Inclusions: One-hour hot air balloon ride, restaurant breakfast, flight transportation and full commentary
• Location: Greater Brisbane
• Cost: $370 per person

Get out and about with mum this Mother’s Day with a trip to Queensland’s wine country.

• Inclusions: Wine tour and tasting, set menu lunch, glass of wine with lunch
• Location: Mount Cotton
• Cost: $154 for two people

Indulge the taste buds and all your senses with a complete itinerary spent among the vineyards this Mother’s Day.

• Inclusions: Wine tasting tour and two-course lunch
• Location: Mount Tamborine
• Cost: $160 per person

Head out onto the water with a scenic river cruise followed by a delicious lunch in the afternoon.

• Inclusions: 1.5-hour scenic cruise, morning tea, lunch and commentary
• Location: South Brisbane
• Cost: $69 per person

Get an all-inclusive package this Mother’s Day with views of the skyline from the Brisbane River.

• Inclusions: Evening dinner cruise on a paddlewheeler, seasonal buffet and live entertainment
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Cost: $200 for two people

Enjoy the decadent flavours of Morocco with a fully catered dinner perfect for two.

• Inclusions: Five-course shared banquet
• Location: Fortitude Valley
• Cost: $99 for two people

Not sure what to do this Mother’s Day dinner? Stick to the classics you know she’ll love.

• Inclusions: Two-course parmigiana meal with wine
• Location: New Farm
• Cost: From $35 per person

Leave the cooking to someone else this Mother’s Day with all your seafood favourites.

• Inclusions: Seafood platter, all-you-can-eat dessert and salad and a bottle of wine
• Location: Main Beach
• Cost: From $99 for two people

If your mum loves those Italian flavours, then indulge her with arancini, napolitano prawns, slow-cooked traditional Osso Bucco and Tortino al Cioccolato.

• Inclusions: Five-course Italian degustation with wine
• Location: Sandstone Point
• Cost: From $179 for two people

Dine on finger sandwiches, sausage rolls, caramelised onion and feta quiche, raspberry macaroons, mini cannoli and fresh scones.

• Inclusions: Two-hour picnic set-up hire, bottomless bubbles, personal waiter for drinks and a full picnic menu
• Location: Manly
• Cost: $690 for six people

Spoil Mum with scones, lemon meringue tartlet, baked passionfruit cheesecake, kookaburra chocolate fondant and so much more.

• Inclusions: 2.5-hour scenic river cruise, high tea selection, unlimited beverages and live entertainment
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Cost: $200 for two people

Each reservation includes a delicious cup of tea or coffee, finger sandwiches, scones (of course) and cake to finish it all off.

• Inclusions: High tea package
• Location: Sunnybank
• Cost: From $34 for two people

Pure Indulgence Skin and Beauty has Mum sorted with a complete luxury experience of the relaxation kind.

• Inclusions: 60-minute body massage, exfoliating back polish and consultation
• Location: Mount Gravatt
• Cost: $130 per person

She can relax and rejuvenate as an experienced professional takes her along for a facial and massage.

• Inclusions: Essential oil facial, back massage and hot stone ritual
• Location: Carindale
• Cost: $188 per person

Remove all the tension from everyday life with a complete unwinding experience in Brisbane’s West End.

• Inclusions: Infrared sauna, amethyst BioMat session and float pod all included
• Location: West End
• Cost: $175 per person

Give her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Brisbane from a bird's-eye view with a helicopter ride.

• Inclusions: 15- to 20-minute flight over Brisbane CBD
• Location: Brisbane
• Cost: $99 per person

Learn how to cook authentic Italian classics such as fresh pasta (from scratch) and focaccia.

• Inclusions: Three-hour cooking session, all ingredients, aprons, recipes, notes, refreshments and nibbles are included
• Location: Brisbane
• Cost: $155 per person

Enjoy a night at the Point Brisbane Hotel featuring gourmet breakfast, refreshments and a bottle of sparkling.

• Inclusions: One-night accommodation, breakfast at Lamberts Restaurant, cheese plate and wine, valet parking, Wi-Fi and late checkout at 12pm
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Cost: $229 for two people

This experience is a true hole-in-one with an overnight stay, food included and a day spent on the lush golf course.

• Inclusions: Overnight stay at Sirromet Winery, breakfast included, behind-the-scenes tour of the winery with tasting and two SupaGolf day passes
• Location: Mount Cotton
• Cost: $380 for two people

If Mum likes to be out on the water at any chance she gets, you can’t look past a guided kayak through the city.

• Inclusions: 1.5-hour guided kayak through the Brisbane River
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Cost: From $49 per person

Kickstart Mother’s Day with a thrill she’ll never forget. Climb atop Story Bridge for impeccable city views before taking her out to lunch.

• Inclusions: Bridge Climb to the top of Story Bridge
• Location: Kangaroo Point
• Cost: $137.60 per person

Take mum to new heights with a 360-degree view like none other – that’s right, close off Mother’s Day with a bridge climb after dusk.

• Inclusions: Bridge Climb to the top of Story Bridge
• Location: Kangaroo Point
• Cost: $139 per person

Want to keep things relaxed at home this year? Make her feel special with a luxury hamper package delivered straight to your door.

• Inclusions: Hamper with a bottle of Chandon Blanc De Blanc, a diffuser, candle, hand cream, soap, heat pillow, makeup bag and chocolate
• Location: Your home
• Cost: $239 per package