Sydney Best Mother’s Day Guide 2022

By Erin Modaro

With the year moving on and crisp autumn weather rolling in, Mother’s Day is the next celebration on the horizon. A day for pampering, thoughtfulness, and festivity, it’s important to be well prepared to give mums the recognition they deserve – and Sydney is ready for the challenge.

With events running across the city and restaurants boasting indulgent menus, check out these ideas to make the most of Mother’s Day 2022.

Events and Experiences

The Darling Spa

To start out with an absolute classic, The Star’s luxury spa is offering an ultimate bespoke spa package for two. The experience includes all the traditional works like massages and facials, with the added extravagance of caviar, high tea, and a bottle of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc.

Book here: www.star.com.au

Mother’s Day Perfume Walk

For those who want to experience the fresh air but hold onto the essence of class, you can join perfume consultant Catherine du Peloux Menage for a stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden to nurture your sense of smell and discover the complex world of perfume.

Book here: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Run for Charity

It’s the 25th Anniversary of the Mother’s Day Classic– a nation-wide charity run held to raise funds for breast cancer. In Sydney,the course will start in the Domain and follow a scenic route accompanied by music, entertainment, and food.

Register here: www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

Food and Dining

Dining at The Star

This year, seafood is going to be the main event of Mother’s Day dining, with the Star’s restaurants Flying Fish, Black Bar and Grill and Sokyo all offering cultivated Mother’s Day menus featuring a myriad of ocean specials. From shellfish platters to sophisticated Japanese dishes, these restaurants have options for any palate.

Bottomless Frosé

If sipping cocktails in the sun is more your Mum’s style, check out Barangaroo rooftop bar Untied for bottomless frosé at $55pp. This lush rooftop space offers plenty of spots for a good picture, as well as expertly mixed cocktails and a convenient location.

Book here: www.untiedsydney.com.au

Mother’s Day High Tea

To sample some gourmet goodies and connoisseur caviar, Simon Johnson in Woollahra is running a Mother’s Day High tea on the Saturday following Mother’s Day- a good back-up plan for if you miss the date.

Book here: www.simonjohnson.com

Gifts

Oh! Boo

Chocolate remains a staple gift for any celebration – to jazz it up check out boutique handmade chocolate shop Oh! Boo in Barangaroo. With carefully selected hampers, small goodie bags and exotic chocolate flavours, you can find an exciting twist ona classic present.

Blind Date with a Book

Second-hand bookstore Elizabeth’s Bookshop hand wraps ‘blind date’ novels for a thoughtful and intriguing gift. You can select a specific genre or read the short blurb written on the front of the book to find something that matches your mum’s interests.

Cocktail Trio Pack

Ritzy Sydney cocktail bar Maybe Sammy has selected three bottled cocktails with sleek and sophisticated packaging for an elegant gift. The trio includes a chamomile martini, jasmine negroni and a eucalyptus gimlet that will intrigue any cocktail lover.

Buy the trio here: www.maybesammycocktails.com