Whether you're looking for an out of the ordinary experience or simply a relaxing day-out, here are some fantastic places to start when it comes to Mother's Day presents.
Mum's Gone Wild Cabaret Cruise
Perhaps mum could really do with something to let her hair down. Go on, ask her out on Mum's Gone Wild Cabaret Cruise You'll get a gorgeous sunset bay and river cruise, with a glass of champagne and canapes. Done with beautiful scenery? Then take in a show featuring talented local and interstate performers: five mums performing burlesque, cabaret, sideshow and comedy! After the show, chill out in the lower-level cocktail lounge or get grooving on the DJ-manned dancefloor.
One Hour of Reiki At Home
Face it, it's hard work being a mum! Treat her to this luxurious One-hour Reiki treatment in the comfort and privacy of her own home. From pure relaxation to aches and pain, we'll get to the bottom of it in an hour. Reiki is spiritual energy access by a trained therapist. It promotes wellbeing and reduces pain and fatigue. Which means, she'll look forward to feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and balanced.
Ballooning with Breakfast
If mum's more of a morning person, a magnificent hot air balloon flight by sunrise is sure to satisfy. Nothing every day about it! With locations close to city centres, it doesn't take much to escape the bustle and reconnect with nature. Come with us. Drift over the gorgeous landscape as it wakes. Sky-high, soaking it up for an entire hour. Afterwards, celebrate Mother's Day with a buffet Champagne breakfast.
Weekday Canberra Hot Air Balloon Flight
Enjoy the great joy of Hot Air Ballooning over Canberra with panoramic city scenery, drifting above treetops, and water and ascending to heights of 2000 feet or more.
Italian Cooking for Mum and Daughter
Yes, mothers are at the heart of Italian cuisine. She'll bring out the best in every ingredient at this culinary experience for mum and daughter (8 to 14 years old). Bond and make a traditional 4-course Italian meal - including Antipasto, Pasta, and Dessert - in a small, intimate class of no more than 12 fellow foodies.
With vegetables and produce sourced from local farmers and artisanal producers, you'll make authentic pasta by hand. The family way!
After all the hard work in the kitchen, you'll sit down to the lunch you've made together. Head home with a copy of our own recipe book. Recreate the deliciousness long after Mother's Day. Have a good one!
Pentridge Overnight Paranormal Sleepover
Mum's more of a thrill seeker, is she? Fancy a ghost tour and supper followed by a 3-hour paranormal investigation of Pentridge Prison and overnight stay in original prison cells?
This 12-hour extravaganza will provide a thrilling, chilling escape. This ultimate paranormal investigation experience is designed to make contact with the other side. Together, you'll confront your fears. Or you could just hide behind her. Don't worry, she'll be used to it - she's a mum, after all. If she isn't quite ready for the paranormal, then perhaps a guided walking tour is just the thing. There's crime tours, city heritage walks, shopping tours and even a night vision tour to thrill her.
