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Places you can celebrate Mother’s Day in Melbourne 2023
This Mother’s Day, why not make it extra special for your Mum by indulging her in a delectable high tea, lunch or dinner at one of Melbourne’s stunning locations? With an array of options available, you don’t have to look too far to find the perfect place to celebrate this special day.
Here are our favourite places you can celebrate Mother’s Day in Melbourne 2023.
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LA DOLCE VITA – Mother’s Day Event
To those seeking a unique and memorable Mother’s Day experience, Mary Eats Cake is hosting a special La Dolce Vita Mother’s Day event. Mary Eats Cake’s venues will be transformed into a Mediterranean paradise for guests to indulge and celebrate the good things in life.
Indulge in a specialty Italian-inspired menu with unlimited tea and scones, a Limoncello cocktail spritz on arrival (non-alcoholic alternatives available) and much more as you celebrate the mothers in your life.
Date: 10 – 14 May 2023
Locations: Montrose. 13 Leith Road, Montrose and 558 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
Price: Adults from $115pp, Children (10 years and under) from $80, and Children 2 years and under are no charge.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is hosting a special Mother’s Day High Tea in the Leopard Lodge. Mums are invited, to indulge in a premium selection of treats including, sandwiches, sweets, savoury and scones, with a fun biscuit decorating and face-painting activity for the kids.
Date: Sunday 14 May 2023
Time: 10 am – 12 pm (with access to the Zoo from 9 am)
Location: Leopard Lodge, Melbourne Zoo
Price: Adults $105pp, Children (4-12 yrs) $55pp (Zoo Members receive a $10 pp discount on the adult price), children 3 yrs and under free (no catering).
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Eureka 89 Mother’s Day event
Eureka 89 will take all mother figures, to the highest restaurant in Melbourne for a special dining experience among the clouds for Mother’s Day, with a three-course lunch or a four-course dinner menu and all-inclusive beverage offering. Start this special day off with a signature cocktail, an entrée of spanner crab with apple, jalapeño and celeriac remoulade and finish with a Michel Cluizel chocolate dessert with pear, blackberry and honey textures. Diners will get complimentary Skydeck access to appreciate those 360 views even further.
Date: Sunday 14 May 2023
Location: Level 89/7 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Price: Lunch: Adults $180, 13 to 17 yrs $140, 12 yrs & under $60. Dinner: Adults $205, 13 to 17 yrs $160, 12 yrs & under $70
Mother’s Day at Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy is Australia’s premier preserved steam railway, with a journey that takes you through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. This Mother’s Day surprise Mum with a return trip from Belgrave to Lakeside and enjoy lunch at Lakeside Visitor Centre Railway Café.
Date: Sunday 14 May 2023
Location: 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave
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Mother’s Day High Tea at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building
The historic Royal Exhibition Building will open its doors this Mother’s Day with an exclusive high tea experience. The Mother’s Day High Tea at Royal Exhibition Building includes a two-hour High Tea experience inside the historic Royal Exhibition Building, a live harpist and all-day general admission to Melbourne Museum.
Date: Sunday 14 May 2023
Time: 11 am – 4:30 pm (Session 1: 11 am – 1 pm, Session 2: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm).
Location: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Price: Children (3 – 12 years) $53.36, Adults $126.59
Global Ballooning Australia Mother’s Day Special
Global Ballooning Australia offers an unforgettable experience to mums, with its hot air balloon flights over Mansfield and the picturesque Yarra Valley. Mums receive 20% off, by using this promo code: MUM20.
Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon Public Flight with Breakfast – For 2 – $750.40 ($375.20pp), save up to $187.
Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Public SUNRISE Flight only – For 2 – $686.40 ($343.20pp), save up to $171.
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