As a person typically juggling many hats and day-to-day tasks, it can sometimes feel like our mother's and maternal figures have no time to themselves at the end of a busy week. In-between the never-ending list of 'mum duties' and everyday chaos, a designated time for herself seems non-existent, perhaps event a tad preposterous. That's why when Mother's Day rolls around, sometimes the best thing you can do is spoil your mum with a day in – or out – depending on what she fancies. For a foolproof list of recommendations of things to do this Mother's Day, simply look no further.

Here, our guide of things to do this Mother's Day is sure to provide a solution to your planning woes; regardless of your mum's needs and wants. From indulgent spa and therapy treatments, to weekends spend in wine country, paint-and-sip experiences and of course, plenty of delicious food and drink to see you through the day's festivities before unwinding with a cultured night out at the ballet. We guarantee this will earn your brownie points and make you the favourite child.

1. Book a cooking class for two at The Agrarian Kitchen

2. Enjoy a stay at The Ace Hotel 

3. Book a Mother’s Day Lunch at Ormeggio at The Spit

4. Spend the day on a horse trail adventure with Australian Horse Adventures

5. Enjoy a glass of wine at Paringa Estate winery

6. Attend a cheese tasting at The Artisan Cheese Room

7. Have a pamper day at Comma

8. Archie Rose Dynamic Ceramics with Klaypots experience

9. Shop till you drop at The Intersection Paddington

10. Take her for a long lunch at Coogee Common

11. Get creative at a paint and sip class with Pinot & Picasso

12. Get some nature therapy during a weekend away with Unyoked

13. Mosey through the Botanic Gardens of South Australia

14. Surprise her by making some of Some Things I Like To Cook's 'Really Good Rocky Road'

15. Trek the Dee Why Headlands Coastal Walk together

16. Book in for mother-daughter manicures at Jocelyn Petroni

17. Lounge and unwind all-day at The Bathhouse Albion

18. Get tickets to Art Gallery of South Australia

19. Get cooking at The Tamarind Cooking School at Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny

20. Head to Mothers Day High Tea at NSW Parliament House

21. Walk or run the Mother's Day Classic in Darwin

22. A stay at the Ritz-Carlton (and a booking for their Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea)

Still looking for more Mother's Day gifting inspiration? Take a look through our guide to the best Mother's Day gifts, our favourite picks for 2024. If you prefer to send love her way with fresh blooms, then look through our guide to Mother's Day florists with options across every state.

To truly give mum the gift of pampering, try our guide to luxury Mother's Day gifts where you'll find our favourite designer finds for this Mother's Day. But if spending a day in creating something special with mum is more your thing, take a look through our list of favourite thoughtful and unique gifts to truly make her heart sing.

Happy Mother's Day to all the delightful mothers out there, with love from RUSSH.