Mother’s Day Ideas in Brisbane for a Celebration to Remember

Looking for ideas for Mother’s Day Brisbane this year or wondering “what should I do for Mother’s Day in Brisbane?” This list will give you lots of good ideas, some of which I have done myself, for Mothers Day outings in Brisbane over the years.

Mother’s Day this year falls on Sunday 11 May 2025

We all agree that Mums are special people and should be spoiled on Mother’s Day. We’ve searched Brisbane to find the most unique and family fun breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinners for Mother’s Day Brisbane. We’ve even got a fun run and some pampering ideas too!

Listed below are my suggestions and ideas to help you celebrate a fun Mother’s Day this year and I have made an effort to include ideas that will suit every budget and every Mum.

1. Mother’s Day Breakfast at Victoria Park

• Address: 309 Herston Rd, Herston.

Here’s an idea for Mother’s Day and one we love so much, we booked the breakfast option for ourselves 2 years ago! 🙂

1) Breakfast Buffet | Victoria Park Marquee | 7:00am – 10am

Treat Mum to a bright start this Mother’s Day at our Buffet Breakfast in the Marquee. She’ll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before enjoying a relaxed morning with the family. There’ll be a jumping castle and face painting for the little ones, plus a photo booth and charity raffles supporting The Carers Foundation. It’s the perfect way to kick off a day all about Mum.

• $50 Adult
• $30 Child (Aged 4-13)
• $10 Child (Aged 3-1)
• Children under 1, FREE

2) Mother’s Day Chandon Lunch | Victoria Park Marquee | 12:00pm, 12:30pm or 1:30pm

Celebrate Mum in style at our Mother’s Day Chandon Lunch. Enjoy a glass of Chandon Brut on arrival, followed by a delicious buffet lunch, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for the whole family. There’ll be a face painter for the kids, a photo booth to capture the memories, and raffles in support of our charity partner, The Carers Foundation. It’s the perfect way to say thanks for everything Mum does.

• $90 Adult
• $45 Child (Aged 4-13)
• $15 Child (Aged 3-1)
• Children under 1, FREE

3) A La Carte Dining at the Bistro

Spend the day at the Victoria Park Bistro with breakfast, lunch or dinner surrounded by good food and great company. With face painting, a jumping castle, giant lawn games, live music, and our adventure playground, there’s plenty to keep the little ones happy while Mum relaxes. Our seasonal menu features everything from fresh, vibrant salads to hearty favourites and handmade pizzas—perfect for a laid-back family feast. Feeling competitive? Add a round of Putt Putt to the mix for even more fun with the whole family.

• 9am – 2pm Face painter
• 12pm – 4pm Live Music
• 11am – 4pm Jumping Castle

Or why not enjoy a friendly game of putt putt with the whole family? There’s no better place in Brisbane than Victoria Park Golf Complex to play a few friendly rounds. You can read our review here.

Celebrate your mum in style at award winning Victoria Park.

2. Mother’s Day High Tea at Bacchus

• Address: Rydges Hotel, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane.

We have done a high tea at Bacchus, South Bank, and we loved it! You can watch our video here. Bacchus is located in Rydges Hotel and at their Mother’s Day high tea you will enjoy a glass of sparkling wine (or non-alcoholic option) on arrival and be pampered with a delicious menu of sweet and savoury treats including freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a variety of cakes and pastries, accompanied by your choice of Harney & Sons tea or coffee. In 2025 there will be 2 events to choose from and on Sunday, you can experience unforgettable acoustic sets by award-winning live-looping artist Alisha Todd.

• Saturday: 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
• Saturday: $89 per person | Sunday: $99 per person

You are advised to book early here as this will definitely be a popular option for Mother’s Day in Brisbane! 

3. Mother’s Day at Newstead House

This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to an unforgettable experience at Brisbane’s oldest European-style residential property. On Sunday 11th May 2025, Newstead House invites you to indulge in a sophisticated High Tea on the elegant verandah, overlooking the stunning Brisbane River.

With two exclusive sittings at 10:00am and 1:00pm, guests will enjoy two hours of service with a beautifully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, served alongside freshly brewed tea and coffee, and a glass of sparkling wine or non alcoholic fruit punch to toast the occasion.

Prices: $109 per person

Find out more here.

4. Regatta Hotel

• Address: Level 2 of The Regatta Hotel, 543 Coronation Dr, Toowong.

This year the Regatta Hotel has two offerings for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Breakfast

This is the one we booked last year! Yum! Treat Mum to a morning of indulgence paired with a delectable spread of culinary delights. Our chefs have crafted a special menu featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes, from fluffy pancakes adorned with fresh berries to savoury omelettes bursting with flavourful ingredients. With attentive service and a warm ambiance, the Boatshed promises to make this Mother’s Day one to remember.

Find out more and book here.

Mother’s Day Luncheon

Let mum take the day off from cooking and spoil her with a luncheon at The Iconic Regatta Hotel. Indulge in a delicious three course set menu that has been meticulously crafted by our head chef for this special day! Let’s make this Mother’s Day truly special together!

Prices: $75 per person

Find out more and book here.

5. Mother’s Day High Tea at Emporium Hotel South Bank

Plan the perfect Mother’s Day High Tea experience at Emporium Hotel South Bank where for one day only on Sunday 11 May, you can enjoy an exquisite high tea at your choice of setting in one of three iconic Emporium dining venues: Belle Époque, The Reserve Wine Bar & FIRMA. Each venue offers a special Children’s High Tea, so the whole family can enjoy a memorable experience.

Belle Époque

Transport Mum to Paris where she can sip and taste exquisite treats a la Parisienne! Savoury bites include cucumber cream cheese + smoked salmon sandwiches, roasted beef + onion chutney ciabatta and a grilled zucchini + haloumi cone. Indulge in cloud-like scones, served with raspberry + rose jam, passionfruit curd and vanilla Chantilly.

Prices: $85pp with unlimited tea and barista coffee or $99pp with a glass of Mumm Grand Cordon NV. Children: $45

The Reserve Wine Bar

This option invites guests to indulge in the same gourmet delights as Belle Epoque but with a glass of Maison Saint AIX Rose.

Prices: $95pp. Children: $45

FIRMA Restaurant

This one is for foodie mums! You will be delighted with smoked salmon and Oscietra caviar with savory whipped cream, roasted chicken + chive finger sandwich, mushroom, onion + feta tart and seafood vol au vent are just a few of the savoury bites you will taste. Along with freshly baked plain and apple + raisin scones, top off the memorable experience with dessert indulgences including hazelnut cheesecake with Oryola whipped ganache, éclair macaron of tropical fruit with passionfruit meringue crisp, peanut, raspberry + chocolate chip cookies and salted caramel chocolate delice with fudge brownie biscuit.

Prices: $95pp with unlimited tea and coffee or $115pp with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV. Children: $45

Find all 3 options here.

6. Sirromet Mother’s Day events

• Address: 850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton.

This Mother’s Day, Sirromet is hosting a number of special events to honour Mum in grand style. Our pick is the Tuscan Terrace 2 or 3 course lunch (or dinner) that includes a glass of Sirromet’s award-winning Nadine Blanc de Blanc sparkling. What we love about this choice is that it also includes free entry to their Mother’s Day Garden Party on The Lawn.

Show your love and gratitude by treating her to an indulgent experience she won’t soon forget.

Prices: $80pp

Find out about all their Mother’s Day events here.

7. Paradise Country Festival on the Farm 2025

• Address: Paradise Country, Pacific Motorway, Gold Coast.

Event takes place from 10 – 4pm with live music, tractor rides, food trucks, character meet and greets, adorable animal exhibits and more!

Join host Moyra Major from Hot Tomato for a day filled with live music, tasty food trucks, pony rides, character meet-and-greets, adorable animals, and more! Enhance your experience by upgrading to a delightful buffet breakfast or lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant.

(Entry not included with a Village Roadshow One Pass, One Pass Lite or Membership. Exclusive entry prices available.)

• Child $39
• Adult $49

Buffet Breakfast & Lunch upgrades available as listed below:

Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast Brisbane

If a hearty country style buffet breakfast sounds like the perfect way to start Mother’s Day, then bring the family along to the Farmhouse Restaurant. Soak in the gorgeous farm views and delight in wholesome bites! Served from 7.00am. Admission included.

• Child $45
• Pensioner $45
• Adult $69

Mother’s Day Buffet Lunch Brisbane

Is a Sunday sleep in more of mum’s cup of tea? Join us for a delicious country style buffet lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant that the whole family will love. Enjoy the likes of roasted meats, baked barramundi, seasonal vegetables, salads, sweets, soft drinks and more! Seatings from 11:30am. Admission included.

• Child $49
• Pensioners $49
• Adult $89

For more details click here.

8. Mother’s Day at Local Pubs & Hotels 2025

• The Glen Hotel (Eight Mile Plains) – Buffet breakfast – adults $46, kids (5-14) $22, 4 and under $5
• The Royal Hotel (Nundah) – Buffet breakfast – adults $38, teens $20, kids (6-12) $17, 5 and under $5
• The Crown Hotel (Lutwyche) – Buffet breakfast – adults $44, teens $20, kids (6-12) $17, 5 and under $5
• Waterloo Hotel (Newstead) – Buffet breakfast – adults $38, teens $20, kids (6-12) $17, 5 and under eat free
• Jindalee Hotel (Jindalee) – Buffet breakfast – adults $38, teens (13-15) $20, kids (6-12) $17, 5 and under $5
• The Kenmore Tavern (Kenmore) – Buffet breakfast – adults (16+) $44, teens (13–15) $20, kids (6–12) $17, under 5 $5

9. Sandstone Point Hotel Mother’s Day events

• Address: 1800 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point

Sandstone Point Hotel never disappoints with its array of options for every celebration. And Mother’s Day is no different. They have 3 options this year:

• Buffet breakfast
• Buffet lunch (Pumicestone Room)
• Buffet lunch (The Cellar)

Find all their prices and timings here.

10. Brisbane Mother’s Day at Cloudland

• Address: 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley – Rose Room, Level 3 at Cloudland.

Say thank you with a mouth-watering spread, including live food stations, alongside grazing tables stacked with goodies like cheese and charcuterie. With plenty of accompaniments and fresh, seasonal salads to choose from, mum will be spoilt for choice at this two-and-a-half hour foodie extravaganza.

• Adults: $89
• 13 – 17 years: $59
• 4 – 12 years: $49
• 0 – 3 years: Free

Tickets include full access to the food buffet stations, live entertainment and a welcome glass of Mumm Marlborough Prestige for mum.

11. Mother’s Day Classic 2025

Looking for some different Mother’s Day activities in Brisbane? The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run and walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Their aim is to deliver a fun, healthy and inspirational community event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.

This year, you can choose between Brisbane or Gold Coast to take part in one of their major events. Local events are also held in various towns around Queensland including Toowoomba and Hervey Bay. 

12. Mother’s Day Brisbane – day spas

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite day spas in Brisbane where you can make sure mum is REALLY pampered. Let her relax and unwind in blissful comfort and style. This is the best way to spend a Brisbane Mother’s Day!

13. More Mother’s Day buffet breakfasts

Got a mum in your life who loves a buffet breakfast? Brisbane has SO many great options to choose from – and they’re right here! Who wouldn’t love a big brekkie for Mother’s Day in Brisbane?

14. Country style lunch and leisure drive for Brisbane Mother’s Day

If your mum enjoys a leisurely drive in the country side and doesn’t shy away from a craft beer or cider tasting, head out to The Samford Hotel this Mother’s Day. Located in the secluded valleys of the South Pine River, Samford is a 30 minute drive north-east from Brisbane’s CBD.

With a full a la carte lunch menu served from 11am-4pm, meals starting from $21 and children’s playground to keep the little ones entertained, it’s a low stress, fun loving, family day out. Take the long way home and visit Mount Glorious, Lake Manchester, Jollys Lookout and Enoggera Reservoir.

Book The Samford Hotel

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Mother’s Day in Brisbane

We hope these Mother’s Day ideas in Brisbane have helped. If you can think of something that should have been included in our list of Mother’s Day celebrations, let us know in comments below!