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Gift ideas for every Mum this Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day fast approaching (Sunday 9 May), this year we have done the hard work for you with 12 ways to spoil Mum! From helicopter flights to high tea at home, there is something to suit every-mum.
We'll be updating this list so if we're missing your favourite local business
Personalised earrings for Mum
NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND (Minjerribah)
Nothing says I love you quite like a personalised piece of jewellery. Look no further than a pair of completely customised and handmade woven or crocheted raffia earrings by the talented Paula Boo, an artist creating on the shores of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Select the design, size and colours online and confirm your order with Paula. If you are on Minjerribah, pop into the Island Arts Gallery for more handmade gift ideas for Mum from a variety of island based artists.
Mindful indulgence
CLEVELAND (Nandeebie/Indillie)
A deliciously indulgent new treatment is available at Yes Please Skin Clinic just for Mother’s Day, it’s so luxurious you’ll want to treat yourself too! Pieced together with Mum in mind, featuring the skin clinic’s signature face dance massage, inhalation techniques, LED Light Therapy and a free Dermalogica gift pack– what are you waiting for? Book online.
Mother’s Day lunch at Lurleen’s
MOUNT COTTON (Jungalpin)
Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day amongst the lush scapes of Sirromet Winery, enjoy a spectacular four-course menu at Lurleen’s paired with matching wines, bottomless sparkling and a special gift for Mum. Go the extra mile and enhance her lunch experience and take to the sky, treating her to a 15 minute scenic flight over the hinterland of Redlands Coast and breathtaking Moreton Bay. Book online.
A three course lunch wrapped in ocean views
CLEVELAND (Nandeebie/Indillie)
Soak up the fresh, salty air from the veranda of The Lighthouse Restaurant situated right on the waterfront at Cleveland Point. Wrapped in ocean views, the award-winning seafood restaurant is serving up a so-fish-ticated three course lunch this Mother’s Day. Bookings required.
Give the gift of rest and relaxation
CLEVELAND (Nandeebie/Indillie)
Is Mum overdue for some pamper time? Stephanies Vintage Spa have made it easy for you and are offering three gorgeous spa packages to choose from that will have your Mum feeling rested and rejuvenated this Mother’s Day. Book online.
High tea fit for a Queen
THORNESIDE (Cullen Cullen)
You can’t go wrong with a specialty high tea! This Mother’s Day the Blue Tongue Pantry are putting on quite the spread with an assortment of savory and sweet treats. Call 0427 664 480 to make a booking! More info.
Fresh flowers straight from the farm
CAPALABA (Kapallaba), BIRKDALE (Cullen-Cullen) & THORNLANDS (Nandeebie/Indillie)
You can’t go wrong with a gifted bunch of fresh flowers picked straight from a local farm. Make your selection from the farm gate or have them delivered direct to Mum’s door. Redlands Coast is spoilt for choice with a number of flower farms scattered across our hinterland including Redlands Fresh Flowers, The Flower Farm and Capalaba Carnations. Happy choosing!
Picnic in the park
BIRKDALE (Cullen Cullen)
Treat the special women in your life with a Mother’s Day Picnic Box available to order from The Bloom Room Café. They are the perfect addition to a picnic in the park, by the beach or to take home and devour! This year’s box features a drool-worthy selection - think ham and cheese croissants, brownies, muffins, maple and pecan danishes, pizza twists, and mini donuts! More info.
Perfect smorgasbord of local produce
CAPALABA (Kapallaba) & VICTORIA POINT (Warrer Warrer)
This Mother’s Day, say thanks to Mum by piecing together the perfect smorgasbord board of local produce. Get your hands on one of Lang’s Gourmets Chutney Trio Packs and source fresh and local produce from Salads Made Fresh. To make it easy for you, they are both are available for online orders! Head to their website’s to find out more.
Handmade high tea in the treetops - SOLD OUT
MOUNT COTTON (Jungalpin)
Spend some quality time with Mum in a beautiful location set amongst the treetops. Enjoy a handmade high tea at Mount Cotton Retreat with views to the natural bushland all around you. The beautiful high tea includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats as well as non-alcoholic spritzer on arrival and bottomless plunger coffee and leaf tea. Limited availability, bookings essential. Please note, this product is now sold out.
For the Mum with a green thumb - SOLD OUT
CAPALABA (Kapallaba)
If your Mum has a green thumb, she’ll love an Orchid Mini High Tea workshop at IndigiScapes. On the day you learn more about our local native orchids and prepare your own to take home and appreciate. A perfect Mother’s Day gift to share while enjoying a delicious high tea prepared by the IndigiCafe. Afterwards take a peaceful self-guided stroll through the native botanical gardens and explore the bushland trails that surround the environmental centre. When: Saturday 8 May. Bookings and more info. Please note, this product is now sold out.
Mother’s Day high tea @ home - SOLD OUT
CAPALABA (Kapallaba)
Whisky Business are bringing back their deconstructed Mother’s Day High Tea again this year and it’s looking super cute and more delicious than ever! Share a selection of hand-baked petite treats from the comfort of home. Gluten free options available. Order online. Please note, this product is now sold out.