The Best Spots in Canberra for Mother's Day Celebrations

Mother's Day is a special occasion and finding the best spots to celebrate in Canberra can enhance the experience. Here's a curated list of top venues for enjoying Mother’s Day with lunch, dinner, drinks, and more.

1. Mother's Day at the Hyatt Hotel

• Date: 11 May
• Location: The Hyatt Hotel, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra
• Offers:
  • High Tea: $110 per person, $55 for children (6-12 years)
  • Buffet Lunch: $148 per person, $74 for children (6-12 years)
• Highlights:
  • High Tea at the iconic Tea Lounge with exotic teas and fine dining.
  • Buffet Lunch with live cooking stations and a variety of dishes.

2. Mother's Day High Tea at Woden

• Date: 11 May
• Location: 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)
• Features:
  • Bottomless mimosas, traditional finger sandwiches.
  • Freshly baked scones with cream and preserves.

3. Mother's Day at The Marion

• Date: 11 May
• Location: 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 per person
• Experience:
  • Freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, savoury pastries, and petit cakes.
  • Wide range of Ronnefeldt teas available.

4. Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast at the National Zoo

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Rhino Bistro - National Zoo and Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla
• Cost:
  • $135 per adult, $80 for members
  • $80 per child, $50 for members
  • $345 family package (2 adults and 3 kids), $195 for member families
• Includes:
  • Full buffet breakfast and special zoo enrichment sessions.

5. Mother's Day Buffet at Jamison

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Cnr Catchpole & Bowman St, Macquarie ACT
• Cost: $63 non-members, $55 members, $39 per child (up to 12 years)
• Details:
  • All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with options like fresh fruits, eggs, bacon, hash browns.
  • Mimosas available for an additional $8 per glass (members price).

6. Mother's Day High Tea at National Portrait Gallery

• Date: 11 May
• Location: National Portrait Gallery
• Cost: $35 for children (12 and under), $90 for adults
• Highlights:
  • Elegant High Tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.
  • Glass of bubbles and tea or coffee.

7. Mother's Day Lunch at the Yacht Club

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Southern Cross Yacht Club, Lotus Bay, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla
• Cost: $130 non-members, $110 members
• Experience:
  • Three-course menu featuring fresh Australian seafood.
  • Bottomless Prosecco for Mothers.

8. Mother's Day Lunch at Midnight Hotel

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Midnight Hotel, 1 Elouera Street, Braddon
• Cost: $75 per person, additional costs for drink pairings
• Features:
  • Three-course share-style lunch with highlights from the winter menu.
  • Option for a two-hour drinks package.

9. Mother's Day High Tea at Adore Tea

• Date: 10 & 11 May
• Location: Adore Tea, Unit 2/2 Dacre Street, Mitchell
• Cost: $79 per person
• Offerings:
  • Three-course menu with premium teas.
  • Sweet and savoury treats.

10. Mother's Day at home gift hamper

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Your place!
• Cost: $55 to $127.30
• Options:
  • Hampers featuring fine chocolate, Prosecco, skincare, and bath salts.
  • High tea hamper with teas, scones, and sandwiches.

11. Mother's Day at Marble & Grain

• Date: 11 May
• Location: Marble and Grain, 25 Mort St, Braddon
• Cost: $105 per adult, $40 per child
• Highlights:
  • Three-course lunch with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

12. Mother's Day at the Durham Castle Arms

• Date: 11 May
• Location: The Durham Castle Arms Pub, Kingston Shops, 52-54 Jardine St, Kingston
• Cost: $28 for a Sunday roast with a complimentary mimosa
• Experience:
  • Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with Sunday roast or a parmi.
  • Complimentary mimosa for mums.