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When Mum says she doesn’t want anything this year don’t get her a thing, surprise her with these unique Mother’s Day gift ideas and gift her an experience she’ll adore. From feeling the earth with gardening and pottery to indulging in gorgeous scents at a perfume making workshop, these creative and unique things to do across Australia are a great way to get her out of the house. Plus she'll learn some new skills as she makes her own DIY projects. And let's not forget all the memories she'll make!
In 2025, help Mum rediscover her me-time with a Mother's Day gift focused on her interests. Of course, there's nothing wrong with buying her a bunch of flowers but to truly make your gift stand out, we have some genius gift ideas that will have her wondering if you’ve suddenly become a mind reader! Whether she loves solo time to relax or treasures time spent with her children, the beauty of an experience gift is you can give her what she desires!
Let's face it, Mum doesn’t need another bottle of store-bought perfume or any sort of clutter, so let’s get her feeling awesome, uplifted and appreciated with our curated selection of gift experiences for her this year.
Help Mum embrace her green thumb
Is your mum a bit of a green thumb? If she watches gardening shows or reads gardening magazines, encourage her to put her passion into practice and get her hands dirty at one of our gardening experiences in Australia. As most green-thumbed gurus and plant-lovers would know, gardening is both calming and meditative. What’s more, it’s a rewarding experience that empowers us to tune into the rhythms of the natural world and learn about the art of self-sufficiency. There are loads of different types of gardening classes in Australia to choose from – from herbs for healthy living to gardening in small spaces – so you can make an informed decision as to which will suit her best for her Mother’s Day present.
For something a little different but still outdoors, take her on a truffle hunt in Gembrook! You and your mum can visit a working truffle farm and join Willow the truffle hunting dog for a unique experience in the great outdoors. You'll learn all about truffles and how they grow and unearth real truffles from the ground (with the help of Willow). It's a unique Mother's Day gift that gets her out and about in the sunshine with her favourite person (you!).
But not all gardening experiences are about stepping foot in an actual garden or farm! If you’re looking for Mother’s Day present ideas in Sydney, your mum might love a DIY terrarium workshop instead. She’ll certainly get her hands dirty and learn all about how to create a succulent ecosystem to put in her home. With terrarium workshops all over Australia to choose from, they are one of the most popular gift experiences for her because of their meditative nature and hands-on learning environment.
Sink into pottery classes for Mum
Many Mums spend their time running around after their children, looking after the home and juggling the demands of work as well. Often, this means there are not a lot of opportunities for her to spend time doing more of the things she loves. If that’s the case for your mum, why not help her switch off and unwind with a pottery workshop? With thousands of pottery classes in Australia to choose from, there are plenty of different types of classes to make the best gift for your mum.
Discover a fun beginners kintsugi workshop in Melbourne and your mum might end up with a new hobby in hand! Kintsugi is a beautiful Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery with gold. In this class, your mum will learn the basic techniques and practices of kintsugi while supporting local makers. See what others had to say about this experience:
"I found this class (that had been gifted to me) to be a very pleasant and mindful experience. The atmosphere was relaxed as the space had been well prepared before the class arrived, the directions were clear, and the tutor was both very approachable and knowledgeable. The time quickly flew, and I enjoyed simply focusing on the task at hand." - Christine C.
If your mum loves her tea or coffee, she’ll appreciate a Mother's Day gift where she can take some time to herself to make her own mug! And that's exactly what she'll do at this pottery class in Sydney with IMakeSculptures. Join her in the class and create gorgeous memories as you both support local artists and makers in Sydney. Make a day of it and discover hidden gems in Waterloo you never knew existed! By the end of the class, your mum will take home her homemade mug and will be reminded of the memories you created together whenever she drinks her morning coffee.
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Give Mum some peace and quiet with our beauty and fragrance classes
Being a mum isn’t always easy, and sometimes all they need is a bit of peace and quiet. Take her up on this and give her a beautiful Mother’s Day gift with a wellness experience. Wellness experiences in Australia can vary massively, so buckle up and we’ll help you understand a couple of the best variations on offer!
In Brisbane, your mum might love a DIY skincare making class where she'll make her own natural skincare products using essential oils. Not only will she find the class fun and relaxing but she'll also walk away with her very own natural skincare products that she can use to continue to pamper herself. It's like two gifts in one! Her mind and body will thank you for this perfect Mother's Day gift.
How about a candle making class? There’s nothing more rejuvenating than lighting some candles, filling a bubble bath and soaking in the silence. Get Mum to make her very own beautiful, scented candles at this beginners candle making workshop in Granville. Using a variety of essential oils and fragrances, Mum will learn how to make pillar candles, tea light candles and more. She’ll never need to buy a store-bought candle again!
No matter where you are in Australia, these Mother’s Day gifts are perfect for any Mum who insists she wants nothing.
