Unique Mother's Day gift ideas for every budget

Best Mother’s Day gifts for every budget

Mother’s Day gift ideas under $50

Melbourne sightseeing cruise

Escape the everyday and take mum for a one-hour cruise on the Yarra River. See Melbourne from a different perspective, with the Melbourne River Gardens one-hour sightseeing cruise going past the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Park, Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Have a meal at Docklands and make a day of it.

Movie tickets

Everybody loves a night out at the movies. Gift mum a night out with a friend or partner at the local cinema, where she can enjoy some of the latest box-office releases on the big screen.

RACV Members can save up to 40% off on a range of movie ticket vouchers at Village, Hoyts, Palace, IMAX, Event and Moonlight Cinemas.

Spooky tour for history buffs

If your mum is a history buff or you think she'd like the novelty of a ghost tour, then buy her a voucher for the Altona Homestead Ghost Evening Tour.

Located on the outskirts of Melbourne, Altona Homestead is one of the oldest homesteads in the country. This 90-minute tour will take her on an eerie journey to learn about the Langhorne family who resided on the property, and the births, deaths and heartaches that are still linked to the building.

If you want to make the outing extra special, include a two-course meal at The Pier Lounge in Altona before your tour. 

A gift that gives back

If your mum prefers something that gives back to the community, consider a STREAT gift voucher.

A social enterprise that runs a range of hospitality businesses to support and train disadvantaged youth, STREAT has a range of products for mum to treat herself to including coffee, baked goods and hampers. 

Mother’s Day gift ideas: $50 to $100

High tea at Harding’s Lounge

Is your mum a person who enjoys the finer things in life? Treat mum to a traditional High Tea at Harding’s Lounge at the RACV Torquay Resort, where she can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with free-flowing drinks and coffee, as she overlooks the glittering waters of the Bass Strait.

If you miss out on a booking for Mother's Day, you can still treat your mum to a High Tea at Harding's Lounge, with bookings for two or more people available with 48-hours notice for any day of the week. 

Four Pillars Distillery cocktail workshop

Want an interactive experience for a unique Mother’s Day gift she won’t forget? Book mum in for a cocktail class at the Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley.

As well as a classic G&T with snacks on arrival, she’ll learn to shake up two of her very own gin-based cocktails.

Buy flowers

Does your mum love natural flora? Take her for a visit to one of the best free botanic gardens and beautiful parks around Victoria.

For a gift, chrysanthemums are known as the traditional bloom for the occasion. If you want to give a gift from the heart, a beautiful bouquet of flowers is sure to make mum smile.

Le Petit Gateau cake

Perfect for every special occasion, Le Petit Gateau has irresistable cakes, tarts, chocolates, tasting plates and other patisserie items. You can get an individual cake for around $12 or a large cake for $60-$70, with special occasion cakes priced according to size, design, and embellishments.

Pre-orders for Le Petit Gateau's unique Mother's Day cakes are essential, so if you missed out this year, follow the patisserie on Instagram for updates about cakes for all special occasions. The patisserie is located at 458 Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD. 

Green Olive sparkling brunch for two

Looking for a bit of one-on-one time with mum? Take her to an al fresco experience that includes a delectable brunch with sparkling wine at the Green Olive winery and olive grove in Red Hill.

Dine on a variety of local grazing-style produce, overlooking vines and ducks on the dam.

VAN GOGH at THE LUME

Let mum experience the magic of VAN GOGH at THE LUME Melbourne, before this immersive symphony of light, colour, and sound closes on 1 June 2025. Visit the Sunflower Room, a stunning installation celebrating Van Gogh’s iconic sunflower paintings, which provides a backdrop for a photo.

Mother’s Day gift ideas: $100 or more

Find the perfect pair of sunglasses

As well as making mum feel and look good, a new pair of sunglasses will protect her eyes and improve her comfort. Even in winter, sunglasses can help reduce glare when you're driving and protect the eyes from harmful UV rays.

RACV Members save on eyewear and more at OPSM, Sunglass Hut and Oakley. 

Gourmet adventure on a train

Indulge mum with an award-winning degustation lunch or dinner aboard the Q Train. Travelling through the Bellarine Peninsula, the three-hour train journey serves up mouthwatering dishes and panoramic views. The experience is a delight for foodies, and there is time between courses to wander around and explore the historic train.

It may inspire your mum to see more of Australia by train.

All-inclusive getaways

Gift the perfect getaway this Mother's Day with a voucher to a luxurious  RACV Resort. It can be redeemed at nine locations across Victoria, Tasmania, and Queensland. 

From fine dining and dramatic coastal scenery to rich bushland or a bustling city break, there’s a resort experience for everyone. Mum can choose from resorts in: 

• Torquay on the stunning Great Ocean Road
• Cape Schanck on the coastal Mornington Peninsula
• Cobram along the serene Murray River
• Inverloch on the pristine Gippsland Coast
• Goldfields near historic Ballarat and relaxing Daylesford
• Healesville in Yarra Valley’s wine country
• Noosa, the foodie’s hotspot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
• Gold Coast  in Queensland’s surfing paradise
• Hobart, Tasmania’s ever-evolving capital city.

Hot springs visit

Does your mum deserve a day off? Of course she does.

Give her the ultimate gift of relaxation with a trip to Peninsula Hot Springs on the Mornington Peninsula. Featuring a package in the adults-only Spa Dreaming Centre with immersion in the geothermal bathing pools, you can even add in a sumptuous dinner so mum has a full day to relax and unwind.

Alternatively, there's also the Alba Thermal Springs and Spa, with access to 22 pools during the day and under the moonlight.

Otao Kitchen cooking experiences

Is mum looking to take her culinary masterpieces to the next level? Otao Kitchen Cooking Experiences include a choice of cooking with Australian native ingredients, Vietnamese cooking, or dumpling making. 

Buy a voucher and mum can book the experience for a day that suits her. She can look forward to a welcome drink and a delicious meal of her own making, with access to online recipes to enhance her enjoyment of cooking at home.

Echuca Paddle Steamers wharf to winery river cruise lunch package

Give mum a day on the premium Wharf to Winery river cruise along the Murray. With a two-course lunch, glass of wine, and wine tastings at Morrison's Riverview Winery, you’ll definitely be in the good books with this culinary river trip.

Experience an elevated culinary journey at Cape

For a mum that deserves the best, send her on a gastronomical trip for the senses at Cape.

This hatted restaurant on the Mornington Peninsula offers a Chef's high-table seating with three courses or restaurant seating with five courses, and an optional wine pairing, giving your mum the opportunity to enjoy some of the best contemporary dishes in the region. 

A One Spa indulgence

With a One Spa voucher, your mum can choose from a range of wellness treatments, including a sensory massage, facial or water therapy ritual. 

With retreats located throughout Victoria and Queensland, One Spa offers ample opportunity to indulge in self-care.