Mother’s Day (Sunday 11th of May 2025) is the perfect time to show your mum or someone special in your life just how much you love them.
Discover a list of the best things to do on Mother’s Day in Brisbane, whether it be a fun run, a delicious meal or simply strolling through a market.
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Where to Enjoy High Tea on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day High Tea at Bacchus
Pamper mum this Mother’s Day weekend with a special high tea at Bacchus Restaurant, South Bank. Guaranteed to be a truly memorable experience, this event includes savoury and sweet treats, a glass of sparkling on arrival, Harney & Sons tea and barista coffee, and live entertainment. All ages welcome.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Bacchus Restaurant is available on Saturday 10th May at noon and 2pm, and again on Sunday 11th May 2025 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. For bookings and to find out more here.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Newstead House
To give mum an unforgettable experience at Brisbane’s oldest European-style residential property, head to Newstead House this Mother’s Day. Guests can celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic fruit punch while devouring a selection of delicious sweet and savoury treats, all capped off in a stunning setting with gorgeous river views.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Newstead House is available on Sunday 11th May 2025 at 10am and 1pm (2 hour sittings). Bookings can be made at Newstead House.
Mother’s Day Champagne High Tea or Lunch at Customs House
What better way to spend Mother’s Day than relaxing by the Brisbane River with views of the stunning Story Bridge? Cap this off with a 3-course lunch or an afternoon Champagne high tea and you have an ideal way to spoil mum. Guests can enjoy these impressive dining events from 11.30am for lunch or 10.30am or 3pm for high tea.
Mother’s Day Champagne High Tea at Patina Restaurant is available on Sunday 11th May 2025 at 10.30am and 3pm. Further information and bookings can be made at Customs House.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Goldfinch
Get on mum’s nice list by treating her to a decadent high tea right in the heart of Brisbane at Goldfinch. Sip on a glass of sparkling wine and enjoy scones, quiche, tarts and tiramisu, when you devour this amazing high tea on Mother’s Day weekend.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Goldfinch is available on Saturday 10th May and Sunday 11th May 2025 with 2-hour sessions available from 12pm – 3pm. Bookings and details can be found at Goldfinch.
Mother’s Day GF High Tea at Dovetail Social
For those requiring a gluten free (and/or dairy free) high tea, you are in luck. Dovetail Social provides delicious high teas, which can be either gluten free, or gluten AND dairy free. Simply select your requirements when booking. You can also opt for an alcohol high tea or add a glass of sparkling wine – the choice is yours.
Mother’s Day GF High Tea at Dovetail Social is available on Saturday 10th May at 1pm and Sunday 11th May 2025 at 2.30pm. More details and bookings can be found at Dovetail Social.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Amora Brisbane
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at dapl, Amora Brisbane in Spring Hill. Guests will dine on cheesecake, tarts, scones, sausage rolls and the classic cucumber and dill sandwiches. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while sipping on a glass of Chandon Brut or Rose. Children’s pricing available for the younger members of the family.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Amora Brisbane is available on Sunday 11th May 2025, with sittings available between 1pm and 3.30pm. Bookings and details at Amora Brisbane.
Where to Enjoy Special Meals on Mother’s Day
Howard Smith Wharves
The options are almost endless if you head to Howard Smith Wharves for Mother’s Day, with Ciao Papi, Stanley, Felons, Greca, Yoko and Mr Percival’s all putting on special Mother’s Day menus. Also check out Gigi’s Homestyle Cooking Picnics, which are available to pre-order and collect on the day for you to take to your favourite park.
Victoria Park
The options are plentiful at Victoria Park on Mother’s Day. Treat mum to a delightful buffet breakfast in the Marquee, a Mother’s Day Chandon Lunch from midday, or a la carte dining in the bistro. Entertainment for the family including face painting, a jumping castle and live music, will bring a smile to little faces while mum relaxes and enjoys a meal.
Blackbird Restaurant
Indulge in a three-course feast for mum at Blackbird Restaurant from 12.30pm on Mother’s Day, which includes live music and gorgeous riverside views.
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Nestled in the quiet streets of New Farm, celebrating Mother’s Day with brunch (7am – 2.30pm) at The Balfour Kitchen and Bar is a wonderful way to commemorate this special occasion. Guests can enjoy a delectable brunch sitting on the hotel’s verandah or in their lovely courtyard whilst savouring specially-curated culinary delights.
Cloudland
Head to Cloudland on Mother’s Day to indulge in something special. Guests can enjoy a Mother’s Day buffet in the Rose Room, Garden Bottomless Lunch in Cloudland Garden, a relaxed meal on the rooftop, or Brunch with Bite (an 18+ event).
The Glen Hotel – Eight Mile Plains
Enjoy a buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Glen Hotel on Mother’s Day with live music anda giant obstacle course to entertain the kids. You can even send in a special message for mum to be displayed on the big screen.
Many sports club, café’s and restaurants also hold special meals and events on Mother’s Day, so check out your favourite venue for details.
Special Events on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Classic
Each year, Mother’s Day in Brisbane is celebrated with the Mother’s Day Classic – a family-friendly fun run. A sea of pink shirts flood Brisbane’s riverside as participants start their morning with a walk or run to raise funds for breast cancer research and to pay tribute to loved one’s affected by breast cancer.
There is a course for every fitness ability, starting with a 4km or 8km walk, or, for the more energetic, a 4km or 8km run. Similar events will be held all around Australia, so if you can’t make this one in Brisbane see where else you could participate.
For more information or to register head to Mother’s Day Classic.
Jazz & Shiraz – Ferny Hills
Mother’s Day afternoon means WINE TIME at George Willmore Park in Ferny Hills! Savour fine wines and unwind to soulful tunes in the park; pack a picnic and make the most of this free event, which includes onsite food trucks, and a licensed bar offering a selection of wine, beer and cheese platters.
Note: This is NOT a BYO alcohol event.
Find out more about Jazz & Shiraz here.
Markets on Mother’s Day 2025
With Mother’s Day celebrated on a Sunday, there are many Sunday markets in the Brisbane area which the whole family can enjoy. Grab a coffee, devour breakfast, enjoy live entertainment or buy Mum a last-minute gift, there is something for everyone at a local market.
Head to the Brisbane Kids Events Calendar to find just a few of the many markets which are held around Brisbane on Mother’s Day just waiting for you and your family to visit.
While there are lots of great Mother’s Day events being held on 11th May 2025, if you are looking for some more general inspiration to plan your own outing for your mum check out Mother’s Day Outing Ideas in Brisbane or Brisbane High Tea Places.
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