Ready to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered if you’re a fellow Northern Beaches local. Here are the best locally-made gifts, experiences, and foodie events for inspiration this Mother’s Day in Sydney.
4 great local gifts for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day approaching on May 12, you still have time to sort out the perfect gift. Here are some great local ideas:
- Get mum a voucher to a local spa for the ultimate pamper session. Mesa Body in Freshwater offers massages and other treatments. Otherwise, treat her to a life-changing Thai massage at Aki’s Spa or a day spa package from Aqua Vitae Day Spa.
- Spoil her with a colourful beach bag from Amelia Lane, a small business founded on the Northern Beaches.
- Send her a hamper from Gourmet Basket, a Belrose-based business. There’s truly something for every mother or you can create your own.
- Have flowers delivered from a local florist, including Sienna Bloom Floristry in Dee Why, Flowers Hut in Frenchs Forest or Wild Forager in Freshwater.
7 events for Mother’s Day
Most mums will agree that not having to worry about cooking for a day is a celebration in itself. So here are some Northern Beaches establishments with Mother’s Day events:
- Dee Why RSL has multiple Mother’s Day celebrations to suit every mother. There are two separate three-course lunches, seafood share plates available in the Courtyard, High Tea at Aqua, and a seafood buffet in the Showroom.
- Manly Spirits Co offers two options. You can join the gin-making class or buy a gift certificate. Alternatively, the Mother’s Day event includes bottomless G&Ts along with a grazing board and a mini bouquet.
- Ribelle Pizza is the new kid on the Freshwater block. But they have a great Sunday special between 5 and 6: two pizzas and two drinks for $50.
- Pasadena is hosting a Mother’s Day lunch that includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, their usual delicious food and Mother’s Day card colouring activities to keep kids busy.
- Ripples Little Manly has you covered from breakfast to dinner, including a three-course set lunch menu and the Twilight Takeaway menu if you want to enjoy a picnic on the beach.
- Wharf Bar in Manly Beach’s Mother’s Day event includes a set menu and a complimentary glass of bubbles for mum.
- Austrian Club Sydney in Frenchs Forest offers mum something different, specialising in traditional Austrian country-style food.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Northern Beaches
Some other good ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day in the Northern Beaches include starting the day with a beachside stroll. Then you can spoil your mum at the eatery of her choice. Some of our favourites include The Boathouse Shelly Beach and Gusto on the Beach in Curl Curl, depending on which direction you take.
Albert Street in Freshwater is also the perfect place to take your mum shopping. Don’t miss Keel Surf & Supply, Alana Maria for Australian-made jewellery, and KIVARI for Australian-designed fashion.
Another option is a Mother’s Day picnic. If you want to make it extra special, here are some food options:
- The Wingala Chef specialises in grazing boards for Northern Beaches locals.
- Stop by La Boite a Fromages in Balgowlah to get supplies or organise a box.
- The Artisan Cheese Room in Manly has wine, 50+ cheeses from around the world, and picnic hampers.
Check out these perfect picnic spots in the Northern Beaches. But remember you can also book a picnic table at Manly Dam.
It’s evident you can easily create a memorable Mother’s Day experience in the beautiful Northern Beaches. From scenic walks to delicious meals and unforgettable gifts, there’s something for everyone.
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