top ideas for mothers day
Here are some great ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to make it extra special this year, we’ve rounded up some beautiful ways to celebrate.
From packing a picnic in one of Melbourne’s gorgeous green spaces, to booking a table at a café Mum will absolutely love, or finding that perfect, thoughtful gift from a local boutique - there are so many ways to spoil her.
Whether she’s all about good food, fresh air, or a little retail therapy, these ideas have you covered for a perfect day!
TOP PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
BEST CAFES, BREWERIES
AND RESTAURANTS
BEST PLACES TO GRAB A GIFT
BEST NATURE SPOTS
ALL of the BEST parks and playgrounds in the South to Picnic at!
top free and fun ideas in the south
There are SO many AMAZING FREE family friendly adventures in the South - here are a few of our faves!
There are SO many AMAZING adventures to be had in the South - FOR FREE!
Mamma’s found some of the best family friendly FREE FUN in Melbourne’s South East.
So sit back and peruse our TOP 22 places for FREE Family Fun!
Wow - Mamma has stumbled across a gem here! Feed some farm animals, have a coffee AND grab fresh produce onboard a 1910 red rattler train carriage!
Feeling like some outdoor adventure with the kiddos? Well, Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve is the perfect place for you!
*Kids are free - over 18s $6 entry. (City of Frankston locals are free)
Over 16 hectares of lush ti tree bush-land to uncover 100 weird and wonderful pieces of art, hidden amongst the bushes. Perfect picnic spot to let the kids imaginations run wild.
This unsuspecting waterfall is the perfect family friendly destination, as the walk to the viewing point is only 200m from the carpark! Perfect for those little legs!
With heritage buildings, most still in their original condition, the vast openness sprinkled with the most majestic old trees, and surrounded by the bay - it is pure tranquility.
No words or pictures can fully explain the sheer beauty of this spot. The scenery in every direction and the rich Australian history you’re walking amongst, is pretty spectacular. Fort Nepean on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula is the site of the first shot of the British Empire in WWII - as well as the last know location of Prime Minster Harold Holt before he disappeared!
If you’re looking for the perfect spot for a weekend picnic with INCREDIBLE views, you simply cannot go past the STUNNING Seawinds Gardens in Arthurs Seat.
Who would believe that this majestic bushland lies smack bang in the middle of Frankston?
Here’s the perfect outdoor adventure for all ages, with absolutely stunning scenery surrounding you in every direction.
The stunning cliffs, intricate rockpools and vast expanse of deep swimming water, make this such a magical spot.
Here is a wonderful family friendly beach!
Calm water, views all the way out to The Nobbies and if you pick the tide timings right, rockpools to explore!
Here’s a great, quiet family beach! Perfect for swimming, fishing and rock pooling!
Here is the perfect location for your next family beach road trip!
Mamma is going to call it - THIS is the most stunning stretch of beach in the South!
Mothers beach is named as such - as it’s the perfect beach for family fun!
Here’s a great place to head out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! Bring the bikes - and prams - and choose your adventure!
What was once the Casey Safety Village, has been transformed to a wonderful open space, which is FREE for all to come and enjoy.
Mushroom Reef Sanctuary is the perfect spot to discover some fossils, collect pretty shells and just take in the sheer magnificence of the Mornington Peninsula.
There is always something going on at the square - story time - live music - water fountain splashing!
The treat for the kids as this beautiful reserve are the hidden huts - or ‘dragon nests’.
Who knew that there was a forest smack bang in the middle of Chadstone?! Such a cute little whimsical place, hidden amongst the bustle of busy streets, that the whole family can enjoy
What could be better than fresh air, stunning scenery and hunting for fossils by the beach-side?
Wow! What a beautiful spot! Mamma just LOVES the peaceful tranquillity of this stunning place.
This great nature reserve is perfect for a family adventure. There’s so much to explore!
There really is something so magical here. It’s a mixture of the white sand, the red caves and those huge cliffs - accompanied by the sound of the crashing waves - pure HEAVEN.
We love a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Such a tranquil slice of paradise, right on the doorstep of the city we all love. There is always plenty to discover when visiting the Gardens, you really can’t tackle it ALL in one go. BUT Mamma wants you to find Fern Gully.
Home to adorable goats, cows, chickens and Llamas are scattered throughout the fields. In the middle of the farm is a large playground a couple of old tractors and a cafe!
When 12pm approaches, these guys slowly gather around the foreshore and wait patiently for their lunch to arrive.
This place is incredible and home to Rosie the Shark!
There is something a little special about this collection of nurseries in Braeside. It is guarded by DINOSAURS. You really can’t miss them as you travel along Springvale Road and I’m pretty sure the kids won’t let you simply drive pass without begging you to stop.