If you’ve forgotten that Mother’s Day is just around the corner, Sunday 10th May, then here’s some fun things that you can treat mum to – that isn’t a box of roses (unless it’s the gooey fudge one, maybe that one’s ok)!
Sofitel Mother’s Day High Tea
Across Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Sofitel Wellington and Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, Mother’s Day high tea is given a refined French twist. In Auckland, La Marée pairs harbour views with pastries, savouries, premium teas and a glass of Church Road GWEN Rosé. Wellington’s Jardin Grill offers elegant French-inspired bites across two sittings, while Queenstown’s Le Salon Rouge serves a decadent afternoon tea for two with bubbles included. Each experience blends classic high tea with Sofitel’s signature polish, making it an easy win for a thoughtful, indulgent celebration. Book here!
Mother’s Day Spa Experiences
For something more restorative, Sofitel’s spa offerings lean fully into relaxation. At Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, a two-hour package includes a Sothys hydrating facial, massage and a take-home gift. Down in Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, the experience is a 105-minute ritual with Hammam steam, de-stress massage and a rejuvenating eye treatment using L’Occitane products. Both are designed as full reset moments rather than quick treatments, ideal if the goal is to give mum something that actually feels like a proper break. For more info visit Sofitel online.
Mother’s Day Pottery Workshop
Handbuilding Pottery with Siriporn Falcon-Grey. Grab a cuppa and come along to this chill Sunday morning pottery workshop. A perfect workshop for creating a personalised mug on Mother’s Day!
This themed workshop allows you plenty of room to experiment and to create your own bespoke piece. You will learn the basics for hand-building with clay in this beginner’s workshop. Your handmade piece will be bisque & glaze fired and ready for pick up at a later date. Book here!
Mother’s Day at Metita
Named after Michael’s mother, Metita is a restaurant born from love, and there’s no more fitting occasion to celebrate here than Mother’s Day. This year, Metita brings back a very special Toana’i; a Pacific Sunday feast steeped in family, memory and the flavours of home. The menu draws inspiration from her profound influence on his upbringing and honours her legacy with each dish. It includes a glass of bubbles or non-alcoholic beverage on arrival and a three-course sharing menu. Book here!
Bar Albert x Antipodes Mother’s Day High Tea
Set 38 floors above the city at Bar Albert inside voco Auckland City Centre, this Mother’s Day high tea leans into honeyed indulgence with a distinctly local twist. Created in collaboration with Antipodes, the experience features sweet and savoury bites infused with house-harvested honey from the hotel’s own beehives, alongside a signature honey cocktail. Live music, skyline view, and thoughtful touches throughout, including a generous Antipodes gift bag to take home. Book here!
Create a Bespoke Fragrance with Mum
Create your own bespoke fragrance at a perfume-making workshop. Choose from 60 different perfumery materials to create your fragrance and learn how to make a balanced fragrance and construct your composition. Make a 30ml bottle of eau de parfum to take home with you. This is a fun and creative experience suitable for all ages. For more info and to book see here!
BeautyEQ Mother-Daughter High Tea at Park Hyatt
Enjoy an afternoon high tea, fashion show and the latest beauty innovations on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour at Park Hyatt, Auckland. It’s the ultimate girls’ day out! BeautyEQ is taking over the stunning Park Hyatt, Auckland, for an afternoon of pure luxury, fashion vibes and serious indulgence. Sip on something sparkling and dive into a gorgeous high tea while the live DJ sets the mood for a front-row fashion show and exclusive beauty pop-ups where you can shop the latest must-haves.
To top it all off, you’ll head home with a premium goodie bag valued at $200. Tickets also include 1x glass of Piper-Heidsieck champagne on arrival and 2x glasses of wine served with high tea. Book here!