The Best Spots to Spoil Mum on Mother’s Day in Tasmania

She’s been given candles, soap and massage vouchers – and although those are perfectly nice Mother’s Day gifts, she deserves to really be treated, don’t you think? 

All around Tasmania, venues are putting on special Mother’s Day brunches, lunches, high teas, yum chas and cocktail-making classes, so get dressed up in your Sunday best and cheers to your mum with some Tassie sparkling.

We’ve rounded up some of the most lush Mother’s Day experiences happening around Tassie for you to book – favourite child crown incoming.

Mother’s Day Feast at In The Hanging Garden

Hobart’s cool inner-city space is throwing a special Mother’s Day event this year, offering a set menu featuring eight dishes from the In The Hanging Garden’s various kitchens. Your mum is bound to love all the delicious options including a fresh basil and ricotta calzone, pulled pork bao buns with Korean BBQ sauce and a dessert of whipped Nutella cannoli with local strawberries and pistachio dust. That’s all topped off with a glass of Jansz bubbles as well as heaters and rugs to be extra cosy.

From $55.00 per person

Sunday 12th May, from 11.30am

112 Murray Street, Hobart

Mother’s Day High Tea in 1830

High tea on Mother’s Day is hardly a groundbreaking idea, but when said high tea is held at the Port Arthur Historic Site with panoramic views of the convict-era buildings and stunning waters of Carnarvon Bay, it makes for a pretty unforgettable experience. For Mother’s Day, the site’s 1830 Restaurant and Bar is holding a special high tea with a delectable selection of homemade sweet treats, savoury snacks, finger sandwiches, a range of high-end teas and a glass of Tassie sparkling for Mum. 

$65.00 per person

Sunday 12th May, 10.00am and 1.30pm

6973 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur

Mother’s Day Lunch in the Barn

If you’re in the north of Tasmania for Mother’s Day, head to the seaside hamlet of Penguin for a beautiful paddock-to-plate family lunch at gorgeous Mount Gnomon Farm. Every year there’s a feast held by the toasty fire in the barn to celebrate mums. 2024’s two-course offering features shared platters of barbecued chicken, roast pork and glazed ham with roast veggies and greens and a house-made apple tart to finish. 

$55.00 per person

Sunday 12th May, 11.30am and 1.30pm

886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin

Mother’s Day Shake & Sip at Botanica

For something a bit different this Mother’s Day, Hobart’s Botanica Bar is hosting a special Shake & Sip session. Grab your mum and head down to the popular Salamanca venue to learn how to mix your own cocktails – you’ll get to make (and drink) four different concoctions, plus there’s a glass of bubbles on arrival. You’ll leave armed with newfound cocktail-making knowledge as well as recipe cards to recreate your artistry at home.

$75.00 per person + booking fee

Sunday 12th May, 3pm to 4.30pm

23 Salamanca Square, Battery Point

Mother’s Day Brunch at Willie Smith’s

Popular Huon Valley cidery and restaurant Willie Smith’s Apple Shed is putting on a lavish brunch this Mother’s Day. With a set menu stacked with local goodness – like Huon Me sourdough crumpets, house-made apple cinnamon French toast and croissants from nearby bakery Summer Kitchen, it’s the perfect way to celebrate not only mum, but Tassie produce. Plus, there’s an option to add on a bottle of local sparkling wine to make it an extra special day.

From $40.00 per person

Sunday 12th May, from 10am

2064 Huon Highway, Grove

Mum Cha at Dāna Eating House

Wildly popular Hobart restaurant Dana Eating House is hosting a Mum Cha event for Mother’s Day. The light-filled inner-city space will be serving up all your favourite Southeast Asian cuisine yum cha style – expect dumplings, small plates and wok dishes. Dana is also known for its incredible cocktails, so you can really toast to mum with this lunch experience.

Price TBC 

Sunday 12th May, from 12pm

131 Murray Street, Hobart 

Mother’s Day at the Grand Chancellor

Launceston’s old-school gem the Grand Chancellor Hotel is the perfect place to whisk mum off to for a special Mother’s Day treat. Book in for the hotel’s Mother’s Day High Tea and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival, before settling in to enjoy all the delectable treats they serve up. Sweet tooths will love the house-made scones, petit pavlovas and dark chocolate mandarin tart, and there’s also savoury goodies like finger sandwiches, roast cauliflower and smoked cheddar croquettes and caraway pork sausage rolls.

$55.00 per person

2pm to 6pm

29 Cameron Street, Launceston

Mother’s Day at the Cygnet Old Bank

The Cygnet Old Bank is now home to a hotel and a café called the Conservatory, and the latter is hosting some special Mother’s Day events. For early birds there’s an a la carte breakfast – make sure you add a glass of bubbles to make it extra special. Or you can opt for the two or three-course Mother’s Day lunch, created using locally-sourced produce. Guests will receive a welcome cocktail on arrival and enjoy a beautiful meal out in the sunlit dining room.

Lunch from $65.00 per person

Sunday 12th May from 8am to 11am (breakfast) and 11.30am to 3pm (lunch)

20 Mary Street, Cygnet 

If you've enjoyed our guide to Mothers Day around Tasmania, you're sure to love our pick of the best walking trails and national parks around the state. Be sure to check out our guide to the best cafes in Richmond too - a visit to this beautiful and historic town is a must on Mother's Day.