Palatable Tea Towels Canberra District Wine Region Map Tea Towel
If your Mum lives in or near the Canberra District or she's planning a fun weekend with friends, give her a beautiful Canberra District cotton map tea towel of the region's wineries, hotels and attractions. She'll enjoy exploring it again and it's a fun, long-lasting memento of the area. $25.
Parliament House Signature Experience Tour
Give Mum exclusive access to rarely seen private, official and ceremonial spaces in the Signature Experience Tour of Australian Parliament House, along with a traditional high tea with a contemporary twist. In the 4-hour tour, she will visit behind the scenes areas such as private courtyards, the corridors of power and the press gallery, hear talks and tours hosted by knowledgeable guides, receive exclusive access to the art and furniture collections. $330 per person weekdays, $440 per person weekends.
Jamala Wildlife Lodge Jungle Bungalow
Treat your parents to the overnight stay of a lifetime at award-winning Jamala Wildlife Lodge in a Jungle Bungalow. One of 5 luxury suites (there are also Giraffe Treehouses, uShaka Lodge, Lemur Rooms, Shark Grand Suite, Merkat Room, Merkat Suite, Wild Encounter Room and Reef Room), the large glass viewing wall is all that separates you from a pride of lions, a cheetah, tigers or a pair of Malayan sun bears! Her experience includes afternoon tea, a self-guided safari, pre-dinner drinks, dinner in the African room with wines and Moet champagne, breakfast and a hands-on zoo tour. From $2,975 per night.
Lake George Winery Homestead Accommodation
If your parents have downsized from the large family home AND one of her favourite things is getting your big family together, why not book a weekend away with a difference by booking the 5-bedroom Homestead at Lake George Winery? Accommodating up to 13 guests, you'll wake up to stunning vineyard and Lake George views. The Homestead offers space for relaxation, shared moments, and includes a hot tub, cozy fireplace, and is pet-friendly for your furbabies. It makes it easy to enjoy wine tastings at the winery and have a special dinner at the Westering restaurant too.
Cockington Green Gardens
A delightful, easy and inexpensive day out with Mum is seeing the fantastically detailed miniature village of world-famous iconic buildings from 30 different countries in beautiful landscaped gardens at Cockington Green Gardens. There's also a licensed garden cafe and two gift shops. $25 per person.
The Truffle Farm Canberra Truffle Hunt & Degustation
If your Mum adores truffles, this is the Mothers Day gift for her but be quick, it's in June only! You'll join the truffle-hunting team including their dog for a fun, interactive truffle hunt followed by a decadent truffle degustation meal. $225 each.
National Museum of Australia Canberra Monopoly
If any of you grew up in Canberra and/or work in real estate, the classic Monopoly board, reworked with famous landmarks of Canberra will make a fun family get-together. Instead of being able to own Oxford St, you can acquire the National Portrait Gallery while instead of landing on Euston Station, for example, your sister may have to pay rent for Telstra Tower. $69.99.
Shaw Wines Premium Wines and Chocolate Tasting
Give Mum a break from being the designated driver and take her for a wine tasting at Shaw Wines paired with local artisan chocolates. Their knowledgeable hosts will guide you through each wine varietal as you learn how they interact with different chocolates. All whilst you take in the surrounding views from the cellar door. Includes a sample pack of chocolates for you to take home. $45 per person.
Canberra Winery Tours Full Day Tour
Book for you and your Mum or for your parents an enjoyable full day tour of the local wineries with Canberra Winery Tours. The tour includes pick-up and drop-off within the Canberra region, air-conditioned transportation, 4 cellar doors, lunch, and a stop for sweets and a coffee on the way home. From $250 per person.
Murrumbateman Chocolate Co Sparkling Riesling Gift Box
If you can't visit Murrumbateman Chocolate Co in person, renowned as Canberra's best artisanal chocolate business, treat your Mum to a delightful gift box of Four Winds Vineyard sparkling riesling with a chocolate gift box of mixed chocolate coated treats and a Sprinkle Fun chocolate bar, packaged beautifully. Pickup or delivery available. $75.