Spoil mum and grandma this Mother’s Day. There are a variety of Mother’s Day events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & The Hunter to enjoy including markets, charity run / walk, high teas, lunches and dinners. This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 11 May 2025.
Homegrown Mother’s Day Market Redhead
Shop local-made this year for the special Mumma in your life. Homegrown’s Made & Found Market is Redhead’s hand(MADE) and preloved (FOUND) market! Shop rows of local-made goods, thrift some EPIC preloved wardrobes, rummage for some vintage treasures, enjoy a street food brunch/lunch, relax to live tunes and soak up the community magic.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Webb Park, Redhead (parking at Redhead Beach)
Cost: Free entry
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Mother’s Day at Modus
Treat Mum to something extra special this Mother’s Day at Modus Brewing Merewether. A complimentary glass of bubbles for Mum on arrival plus FREE professional photos in their Mother’s Day photobooth to capture the memories and the kids playground to keep the little ones happy. While walk-ins are welcome, bookings are highly encouraged to secure your seat!
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 11:30am – 10pm
Location: Modus Brewing Merewether
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Mother’s Day at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Visit the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens on Mother’s Day for their Mother’s Day Market and Pamper Day. Located 5km north of Hexham Bridge, the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens consist of more than 30 hectares of native and exotic plants in a 140 hectare natural bushland setting.
Stay all day, explore the beautiful gardens, grounds and orchid houses. Make use of the facilities including the picnic areas and BBQ or grab something from the cafe. There will be cupcakes and scones to purchase plus grazing boxes available to order. Be entertained by ‘Jumpin’ Jukebox’ and there is a mini-market to browse. Their famous scone stall will be operating, or grab a coffee from the Kookaburra Cafe. Free guided tours on the day. There will be a free plant for every mum, raffle tickets for sale,and kids can make a free gift for mum on the day.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 3 – 15 or $20 for a family pass
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Mother’s Day High Tea at Swansea Belmont SLSC
Treat Mum to a High Tea at Swansea Belmont Surf Lifesaving Club. Complimentary bubbles on arrival, bar open and live music. High Tea to share including house-made scones and home made slices, petite finger sandwiches and pastries.
Date: 10 May 2025
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: Swansea Belmont Surf Club
Cost: $50 per person
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Mother’s Day Classic Newcastle
Be part of one of Australia’s largest charity events and raise money for breast cancer research. Bring your family, grab some friends and make a morning of it at the Mother’s Day Classic Newcastle! This year the course is a flat 5km loop that follows the Stockton foreshore walking track taking in views of the Hunter River, Newcastle Harbour, Nobbys Lighthouse and Stockton Beach.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 7.45am & 8.00am (run), 8.30 & 9am (walk)
Location: Griffith Park, Wharf Crescent, Stockton Foreshore
Cost: Tickets from $20 (child 3-12), $34 (adult)
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Mother’s Day Morning Tea Cruise
Treat Mum to a unforgettable Mother’s Day aboard a special cruise with Lake Macquarie Cruises! Relax and soak in the stunning lake views while enjoying a delicious Devonshire tea and a glass of bubbly.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 9am – 11am
Location: Booragul Public Wharf
Cost: Adults / Concession $50. Child (3-14years) $30. Infants Free.
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Mother’s Day High Tea at Cakeboi
Join Cakeboi at their store in Hamilton for a delightful high tea experience. Inspired by classic bakes and Nan’s famous scones, our high tea selection also features delicious savory treats.
During your two-hour high tea, you’ll be treated to a variety of their favorite cakes, special sweet tarts, classic sandwiches, and house-made savories. Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee throughout your visit.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
Location: Cakeboi, Hamilton
Cost: $68 per person
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Mother’s Day at Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley
Head to Roundhouse for Mother’s Day. Let them do the work for you (plus get out of washing the dishes) and treat Mum to a beautiful four-course lunch at Roundhouse rooftop restaurant. Start the day right with a glass of bubbles on arrival, before indulging in a long lunch. With panoramic views overlooking the sparkling harbour city and an elegant dining experience, this one is sure to score you brownie points. Make this Mother’s Day in Newcastle one to remember. With limited bookings available, early reservations are recommended.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: Choice of seating times from 12pm – 2:30pm
Location: Roundhouse at Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle
Cost: $115 per person. Kids 12 and under get a main and a dessert for just $16 per head!
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Mother’s Day at Tocal Homestead
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the family and explore the magnificent Tocal Homestead and its surrounding collection of colonial farm buildings dating back to the 1830’s. This special high tea service includes an assortment of savoury morsels, sweet treats and fresh scones. Your choice of “The Tea Collective Newcastle” pot of tea. Bar service available.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: Sittings from 10am, 10.15am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 12.45pm & 1pm
Location: Tocal Homestead, Paterson
Cost: $65 Adults, $35.50 Children, tickets available online
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Mother’s Day at Stanley Park
Every Mother’s Day, Stanley Park open the property and welcome people to bring a picnic or buy scones/seafood/sausage sangers/cakes/coffee from their vendors. The Barn will be open for those wishing to sit undercover. BYO picnic blankets & chairs. Entertainment by The Pat Eyre Band.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Stanley Park, Fullerton Cove
Cost: $10 per vehicle entry
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Mother’s Day at 8 at Trinity
Celebrate Mum in style in a luxurious waterfront setting and a 3 Course Set Menu Lunch or Dinner. Join 8 at Trinity Restaurant for Mother’s Dayfrom 11:30am for lunch or from 5:30pm for dinner for a 3 Course Set Menu Dinner including a heart shaped chocolate for Mum.
Date: 11 May 2025
Time: From 11:30am for lunch or from 5:30pm for dinner
Location: 81 Trinity Point Dr, Morisset Park
Cost: Lunch: Adults $148pp* – Children: $45pp*. Dinner Before 8pm: Adults $138pp* – Children: $35pp* 10% Sunday surcharge applies to all ticket prices.
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