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Mother’s Day in Adelaide: Dining spots and things to do

Treat Mum on 12 May with a meal or fun day out with the family.

Gather the whole family to celebrate Mother's Day on 14 May. You're spoilt for choice with dining options and things to do that are sure to put a smile on Mum's face. Once you have your plans organised, all you need to do is decide on a gift and you're set to make this Mother's Day one to remember.


Our top picks for Mother's Day breakfast in Adelaide

Gourmet Breakfast & Juice or Coffee

Gourmet Breakfast & Juice or Coffee from Groupon

  • Inclusions: Gourmet breakfast with large coffee or juice
  • Location: 246 Fosters Road, Oakden
  • Cost: From $17.90
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McLaren Vale Winery Experience

McLaren Vale Winery Experience from finder.com.au

  • Inclusions: 8-hour tour
  • Location: Glenelg, SA
  • Cost: $235 per person
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Our top picks for Mother's Day lunch in Adelaide

Adelaide Central Market Lunch Tour

Adelaide Central Market Lunch Tour from Experience Oz

  • Inclusions: 3-hour Adelaide Central Market tour, guide, delicious lunch
  • Location: Meet in front of The Providore, Stall 66 at the Adelaide Central Markets 44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
  • Cost: $185
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2-Course Steakhouse Lunch

2-Course Steakhouse Lunch from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2-course meal with wine, beer or soft drink
  • Location: 27 Currie Street, Adelaide
  • Cost: $99 for 2 people
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Ultimate Seafood Experience

Ultimate Seafood Experience from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2-course seafood meal with a bottle of house white or red wine
  • Location: 27 Currie Street, Adelaide
  • Cost: $165 for 2 people
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Brewery and BBQ Meat Experience

Brewery and BBQ Meat Experience from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2 hours of meat and sides, tasting paddle
  • Location: 1154 Old Port Road, Royal Park
  • Price: $70 per person
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Barossa Valley Lunch, Bubbles and Chocolate Fondue

Barossa Valley Lunch, Bubbles and Chocolate Fondue from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 2 Main Course Meals (1 each), 1 bottle of sparkling wine, 1 chocolate fondue to share and coffee or tea
  • Location: Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, SA
  • Cost: $90 for 2 person
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Our top picks for Mother's Day dinner in Adelaide

Share Plates with Cocktails

Share Plates with Cocktails from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Selection of small share plates, cocktail per person
  • Location: 39 Currie St, Adelaide
  • Cost: $79 for 2 people
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Three-Course Indian Dinner with Wine

Three-Course Indian Dinner with Wine from Groupon

  • Inclusions: An entree, main, rice and wine each
  • Location: 194b Grange Road, Flinders Park5.6 km
  • Cost: $49 for 2 people or $89 for 4 people
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Our top pick for Mother's Day high tea in Adelaide

The Ultimate Private High Tea

The Ultimate Private High Tea from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Private afternoon tea for 2, personalised garden tour and exclusive access to the Kings Chamber
  • Location: 2 Glenside Lane, Stirling
  • Cost: $899 for 2 people
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  • If you have dietary requirements, including a gluten-free or vegan diet, be sure to contact the restaurant/cafe at least 24 hours before you arrive so it can make arrangements.

Our top picks for meal and snack kits you can get delivered to Adelaide for Mother's Day

Homemade Pasta Kit

Homemade Pasta Kit from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Homemade pasta-making kit presented in a gift box with satin tissue and ribbons, pasta-making machine, Molini pizza fine Italian flour, a bottle of Riparosso Illuminati, Don Antonio pasta sauce, a personal gift message and delivery.
  • Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
  • Cost: $149
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Homemade Spanish Paella Kit

Homemade Spanish Paella Kit from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Paella kit presented as a gift with satin tissue and ribbons, paella pan, Spanish paella rice, paella spices, a bottle of Tocado Macabeo white wine, a bottle of Tocado Grenache red wine, a spatula, a personalised message and delivery.
  • Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
  • Cost: $139
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Things to do on Mother's Day in Adelaide

Indulgent Massage at Home

Indulgent Massage at Home from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 60-minute massage, massage table, towels and lotion brought to your chosen location and professional massage therapist
  • Location: At your home or chosen location in Adelaide
  • Cost: $150 per person
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Adelaide City Kayak Tour

Adelaide City Kayak Tour from Experience Oz

  • Inclusions: 90 minutes paddling on Adelaide’s scenic River Torrens
  • Location: Departs from Pinky Flat, North Adelaide
  • Cost: From $75.00
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Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm Wines and Cheese Board Experience

Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm Wines and Cheese Board Experience from Experience Oz

  • Inclusions: Guided tasting experience of the Pheasant Farm Wines range, glass of wine and cheese board
  • Location: 50 Pheasant Farm Road, Nuriootpa, SA 5455
  • Cost: From $29.50
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Sticky Rice Cooking Class

Sticky Rice Cooking Class from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 4-hour cooking class at Sticky Rice Cooking School, professional guidance from chefs, wine and dine on your creations and recipe cards to take home
  • Location: Stirling, SA
  • Cost: $185 per person
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Tandem Skydive

Tandem Skydive from Adrenaline

  • Inclusions: Tandem skydive from 12,000 feet
  • Location: McLaren Vale (Adelaide)
  • Cost: $439 per person
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Wine Blending Class at d’Arenberg Winery

Wine Blending Class at d’Arenberg Winery from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: 90-minute wine blending class, opportunity to create your own blend and a 750ml sample to take home
  • Location: Osborn Road, McLaren Vale
  • Cost: $220 for 2 people
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Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Tour

Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Tour from RedBalloon

  • Inclusions: Kayak, safety equipment and qualified leaders
  • Location: Garden Island
  • Cost: $79 per person
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