Some of the hardest things to get just right in life are great mum present ideas. Finding the right present for the person in your life that just keeps on giving seems like too much pressure, like something no one could perfect. Yet the answer can be simple—some quality time with your mum enjoying the pleasures of a vacation is something you just can’t beat. While you may know exactly what your mum does to wind down and relax, an even better way to keep your mum happy is to join her in the activities you think she’d enjoy.
Every parent wants to spend more time with their children, and if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the Gold Coast, there are plenty of fun and unique ways you can make that happen for mum. We’ve rounded up just some of the best!
Take a Dip at Soak Bathhouse
Is your mum an early bird? Or a night owl? Either way a visit to Soak Bathhouse is the perfect way to get your mum relaxed and rejuvenated at any time of the day. With magnesium rich warm mineral pools, hot spas, cold plunges, steam rooms and dry cedarwood saunas, there’s bound to be something just right for you and your mum’s vacation needs. With additional services like facials and massages, there’s nothing here that won’t utterly spoil your well deserving mum. Crafting special moments with your mum in a calming environment will create long-lasting memories, and maybe even a new regular spot for the two of you to stay connected.
Pick Up Pottery at Firebird Studios
Allow your mum to let out her creative side with pottery classes—Firebird Studios caters to various expertise levels; from beginners to experts you can find classes perfect for the both of you. With various classes to explore there’s bound to be one that peaks your mum’s interest. Depending on how long you stay on your holiday, there’s one-off classes as well as five and ten week courses. But if your mum just wants to have freedom in her creativity, there’s also classes where you can go with the flow and get creative at your own pace.
Have a Picnic On the Water With GoBoat
The perfect day out might just be a slow-paced picnic boating experience, marveling at the views and weather the God Coast has to offer. GoBoat offers gift experience packages that are perfect when planning for occasions, celebrations, or holidays in advance, and feel like a pretty safe bet even for the hard-to-buy-for mums. A new experience you can share will always be the best kind of gift.
This is especially a great experience if you or your mum are environmentally conscious—all boats are electric and contribute to improving the local waterways by regularly patrolling and collecting rubbish from the area. There’s also no fumes or emissions from the boats, those of which are made from recycled materials, which you can enjoy with silent engines at slow lazy speeds as you travel through the water. Enjoy the serenity of the water while knowing you’re doing your part for the environment!
Get Painting at Pinot & Picasso
Is your mum a wine lover who likes a laugh and a creative outlet? Pinot & Picasso is the best place to check all three boxes in one experience—giving you the perfect environment to enjoy each other’s presence while you spend some quality time together and get to know each other outside a traditional mother-child dynamic. With a diverse range of experiences; from Mamma Mia themed events to ‘Neon Nights’ sessions, there’s so much to explore and experience.
What’s special about this experience isn’t the drinks or what you put on the canvas—but the memories you create with your mum.
Indulge in High Tea at QT
When it comes to a fine dining experience, it doesn’t get much better than dressing up, sipping some tea, and catching up on the latest news, especially with your mum. After a long day of enjoying the scenery of the Gold Coast, winding down and enjoying some high tea at QT will leave your stomachs delightfully full and feeling spoiled. With a standard menu available, add-ons are an option too! With drinks of all kinds, with bottomless options as well, there’s so much to try. Enjoying set menus, or choosing dishes from across the savory, sweet and pastry sections there will be something for everyone involved in such a special experience.
Spoiling your mum doesn’t have to be complicated, think about what she likes to do, and turn it into a day for the two of you. If you’re lucky enough to be on the Gold Coast—you’re spoiled for choice!
