Love Local List: Discover Special Ways to Spoil Mum This Mother's Day

When we pause to think about just how much our mothers and mother figures in our lives do for us, it’s easy to see why Mother’s Day deserves a little extra love. The women who have helped shape who we are through care, guidance and support deserve to feel celebrated, appreciated and genuinely cherished.

Breakfast & Brunch 

Mother’s Day Breakfast at Lago Cucina, Budgewoi

Overlooking Lake Budgewoi, Lago Cucina is Budgewoi's newest venue and a lovely spot to gather with Mum this Mother's Day. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast of house-made scones, pastries and a glass of sparkling, settle in for a three-course set lunch with snacks and sides, or make an evening of it with dinner from their à la carte menu. Morning, noon or night there's a table waiting for Mum.

Brunch at Iris Lodge Alpacas

Treat Mum to a Mother's Day morning she won't forget — brunch surrounded by alpacas at Iris Lodge. Enjoy a relaxed brunch overlooking the paddocks before heading out for gentle, guided alpaca interactions in a calm, open setting. With small group sizes and hosts who truly care, it's a unique experience where connection with nature (and a few curious alpacas) takes centre stage. A perfectly gentle way to spoil Mum this Mother's Day.

Lunch

The Wild Flower, Bells at Killcare, Killcare

Gather the family and settle in for a beautiful Mother's Day long lunch at Bells, Killcare. Think seasonal, thoughtfully crafted dishes paired with selections from an award-winning wine list, served with the kind of warm hospitality that makes mum feel truly spoiled. With beautiful surroundings and nowhere to rush off to, it's an afternoon of good food, great company and time well spent together. 

Avoca Beach House, Avoca Beach

Make her feel special this Mother’s Day with a decadent seafood lunch at Avoca Beach House. With uninterrupted views of the beach and surrounded by her family, it’s an event you know she’ll love. Enjoy an exquisite 3-course menu plus a welcome drink on arrival. It’s a day of love and appreciation the whole family can enjoy.

Central Coast Leagues, Gosford

Treat Mum to a feast fit for a queen at the Central Coast Leagues Mother's Day Luncheon. From 12pm, gather your loved ones and enjoy a special lunch buffet with a wide variety of dishes, decadent desserts and the kind of warm, inviting atmosphere that makes the whole family feel at home. A classic way to celebrate Mum.

Angel Sussurri, Yarramalong 

Nestled in the beautiful Yarramalong Valley, Angel Sussurri is a picturesque spot to treat mum with a long Mother's Day lunch. Enjoy a carefully curated menu served course by course — and with a dedicated kids' menu, the whole family is welcome at the table. For something extra special, book an overnight stay in their Manor House and make it a Mother's Day to remember. Bookings are essential.

Motel Mezza, Wyong

Lunch with an air of mystique sound like great option for your mother? Motel Mezza has a special Middle Eastern-inspired banquet lunch menu to indulge in, from hummus and sundried tomato dips to start, to spiced beef meatballs, haloumi salad, lamb kafta and more to choose from.

KEFI, Koolewong

Give Mum a view, a full glass and an afternoon she doesn't have to organise. At KEFI, it's all taken care of.  A sun-drenched table by the water, food that keeps coming and the kind of warmth that makes the afternoon stretch well past dessert. Come as a couple, bring the whole family, or make it a long lunch with the women who've shaped you.

Dinner

Hotel Gosford, Gosford

Treat Mum to a Mother's Day she doesn't have to lift a finger for at Hotel Gosford. Think great food, signature sips and live music, all she has to do is show up and enjoy. Book in for lunch or dinner and let the good times roll with family and friends by her side.

Pinocchios, Gosford

Treat Mum to a mouthwatering feast this Mother's Day at Pinocchio's Wine and Pizza Bar! Indulge in a delectable selection of their finest pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. They've got the little ones covered with a special kid’s menu for children up to 12 years old! And for those with dietary preferences, they offer vegan and gluten-free alternatives so everyone can join in the celebration.

High tea at Meribella, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Terrigal 

Elevate Mother's Day with a shared high tea experience like no other at Meribella. Inspired by an award-winning, Chef Hatted menu, this reimagined take on the classic high tea is equal parts refined and indulgent. Mum will be greeted with a glass of sparkling on arrival before the culinary magic unfolds. 

High tea, cookie decorating & cocktail making, Distillery Botanica – Sat 9 & Sun 10 May

Distillery Botanica is making a whole weekend of it this Mother's Day. On Saturday, get creative with a cookie decorating workshop paired with gin tastings, a garden photo experience and optional high tea. On Sunday, treat Mum to a cocktail class in the gardens — a welcome drink on arrival followed by a hands-on session crafting two beautiful cocktails. Relaxed, fun and a little bit fancy! 

High tea at Mercure Kooindah Waters, Wyong

Spoil Mum with a day of indulgence, laughter, and love at Mercure Kooindah Waters. Celebrate the incredible mums in your life with an elegant high tea featuring a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, accompanied by tea, coffee, and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival! There are two seating times 11:30am and 1pm. Bookings are essential.

High tea at Pullman Magenta Shores Resort

Make her day truly special with an elegant high tea experience at Pullman Magenta Shores Resort this Mother's Day. Enjoy sweet and savoury delights, a glass of sparkling on arrival and live music from Diamond Strings, plus a lucky door prize to top it off. A lovely afternoon Mum won't forget.

Make It Big | Artist and Makers Market, Gosford Regional Gallery - Sun 3 May

The Central Coast's biggest artist and makers market returns to Gosford Regional Gallery just in time for Mother's Day. Browse more than 70 stalls from local makers, wander through the Japanese Gardens and enjoy free activities for the whole family from printmaking workshops and weaving to a bubble artist and quirky photo wall! Grab a coffee, soak up the live music and pick up something special for Mum along the way.

Mum & Me Art Class, Upstairs Wines Green Point - Fri 8 May

Get your creativity flowing with Upstairs Wines and Miss May’s Paint Station. This special Mum & Me art class is the perfect excuse to spend quality time with your favourite little human - brushes in hand. You’ll head home with a masterpiece you both love (and a big smile, too). Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Saddles Barn, Mount White – Sun 10 May

Enjoy a leisurely day at Saddles Barn this Mother's Day. Set in one of Australia's most beautiful settings, she'll enjoy great food, delicious drinks, market stalls with gifts and goods from local makers as well as live entertainment, all surrounded by the people she loves most. No bookings needed, just swing by between 8am and 2pm and let the day unfold.

5 Star Day Spa, Erina

Give your mumma the ultimate gift and let her relax and feel the tension drift away while she is pampered and rejuvenated with a Five Star Day Spa’s spa packages. Your mum will feel Relaxed, Refreshed and Rebalanced after a heavenly holistic delivered treatment.

Haven At Home, Erina Heights

All your items for Mother’s Day in one beautiful homeware shop. From clothing, earrings, candles, cocktail glassware, cushions and home décor you’ll find something at Haven at Home that all the mum’s figures in your life love.

Boydita, Erina

Treat Mum to a stunning arrangement of Boydita fresh flowers or upgrade to a pamper hamper to include a variety of pampering treats. With a bunches and bunches of bouquets to suit every budget, Mum will be tickled pink, purple, yellow or orange to receive a luxury posy or hamper this Mother’s Day.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Mooney Mooney

Make this Mother's Day truly special by gifting her a piece of timeless saltwater pearl jewellery from Broken Bay Pearl Farm. Celebrate the extraordinary women who have shaped our lives with their love and support this Mother's Day. Give her a sustainably crafted saltwater pearl with a natural purity matched by its rare high quality. A gift to treasure for years to come.  

Love Her Gift Boxes

Love Her Gift Boxes, located in Bensville, haven't forgotten about the 'Mumma's to be' this Mother's Day. These beautifully arranged pregnancy themed gift boxes feature belly butters, a rainbow macrame wall hanger for bub’s room and calming shower steamers. Shop their range of create your own gift boxes for new mums too and fill your hamper with her favourites so she can get some much-needed R&R.