We’ve got Mum covered with these perfect gift ideas. A beautifully crafted keepsake, an outstanding New Zealand wine or perhaps a high tea experience to savour together.
Le Creuset La Collection Jardin
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Le Creuset’s La Collection Jardin, designed to bring the beauty of a countryside garden into your home. Inspired by warm, fragrant blooms, each piece captures the softness and elegance of flowers in full sway. Thoughtful and enduring, the collection is designed to be both gifted and cherished – from delicate stoneware pieces to statement serving moments. Featuring the refined detail of tulips, daffodils and bluebells, each piece blends nature’s beauty with timeless craftsmanship.
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Le Creuset Petal Collection
The Le Creuset Petal Collection introduces a new silhouette to the brand’s iconic range – sculptural, softly curved forms inspired by the shape of anemone petals. Rendered in a palette of delicate pastels, the collection is designed for hosting, baking and seasonal gatherings. It includes Cast Iron Petal Casseroles, alongside coordinating stoneware mugs, bowls and egg cups. A subtle yet playful detail – the bunny pie vent – adds a light seasonal touch, without compromising on craftsmanship.
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Mother's Day High Tea At The Living Room
Spoil Mum on Mother’s Day with a beautifully curated High Tea at the Living Room. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Louis Roederer Champagne on arrival, complemented by a seasonal menu of handcrafted savouries, delicate pastries and premium teas. Set against the serene waterfront setting and enhanced by live music, this is an occasion made for connecting and celebrating the women who shape our lives. $125 per person.
Book for Mother’s Day High Tea here.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Spend a relaxed afternoon together with our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, created to feel both special and indulgent. Set against the coastal beauty of Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, enjoy an assortment of sweet and savoury treats, complemented by a glass of sparkling on arrival and a curated selection of New Zealand organic teas from Zealong Estate. Gather, relax, and take a moment to celebrate her. $75 per adult | $45 per child (5-12 years)
2:00pm on Sunday 10 May 2026
Book for Mother’s Day High Tea here.
Gift Mum A High Tea Voucher at Advieh
Think you know high tea? Think again. At Advieh, high tea is elevated, reimagined, and infused with our signature flair.
Experience a fresh take on the afternoon ritual, where classic indulgence meets modern Middle Eastern creativity—crafted to surprise, delight, and inspire. Always evolving through exciting collaborations with other brands, Advieh High Tea is never ordinary.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift for someone special—or a treat for yourself—this is an afternoon experience designed to unwind, indulge, and discover a delicious new twist on tradition.
Buy Mum a voucher for high tea here.
Mother’s Day High Tea at QT Wellington
Hippo High Tea is calling mums, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins and anyone who believes the best gifts are shared around a table.
This Mother’s Day we are giving you long-lunch energy, reimagined as high tea.
For $75 per person, you’re treated to three indulgent tiers of Hippo delights, served with all-you-can-drink tea from a curated selection. To set the tone? A glass of bubbles on arrival, because no great girls’ day ever started without one.
And because Hippo never lets the story end at tea, every ticket purchased automatically goes in the draw to win the ultimate girls’ weekend with us at QT:
- A one-night stay at QT Wellington
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And Two tickets to World of Wearable Art
Give mum the keeps that literally keeps on giving.
Book Now at Offers | QT Wellington
Sofitel’s Mother's Day High Tea
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts’ three iconic New Zealand properties are set to make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable, with indulgent high tea experiences.
From harbourside Auckland to Wellington’s cultural heart, and the alpine beauty of Queenstown, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Sofitel Wellington, and Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa invite guests to honour the special women in their lives this May with special experiences.
QUEENSTOWN: Celebrate her this Mother’s Day with an exquisite afternoon in the elegant surrounds of Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa’s Le Salon Rouge.To book, email reservations@
WELLINGTON: Indulge Mum in a refined high tea experience on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May with French-inspired bites, elegant sweets, and luxury teas at Sofitel Wellington’s Jardin Grill restaurant. To book, phone (04) 4722001 or email h9051@sofitel.com
AUCKLAND: Treat mum to a timeless high tea tradition reimagined with French art de vivre this Mother’s Day at La Marée. Book here.
From Hive to High Rise: Bar Albert x Antipodes Mother's Day High Tea
This Mother’s Day, celebrate high above the city at Bar Albert, where sweeping harbour views and skyline backdrops set the scene for an unforgettable afternoon. In collaboration with New Zealand skincare icon Antipodes, Bar Albert invites guests to a honey-inspired High Tea designed to indulge, delight and give back to Mum.
Taking place on Sunday 10 May 2026 from 2pm, guests will be treated to beautifully crafted sweet and savoury high tea bites, paired with a signature honey cocktail inspired by Antipodes’ beloved Manuka Honey range. Live music will set the tone throughout the afternoon, while a roaming bar cart offers additional beverages available for purchase. Every high tea guest will leave with an Antipodes gift bag, featuring full-size Manuka Honey & Orange Blossom Shampoo and Conditioner, plus a mini Manuka Honey Face Mask to take home and savour long after the afternoon is over.
Book here.
Curated Gifts with Craggy Range
This Mother’s Day, celebrate her with something truly special. Discover a curated collection of signature gift boxes, pairing Craggy Range with an array of luxury pieces – from indulgent skincare to a limited-edition silk scarf by Juliette Hogan and artisan bonbons. Beautifully presented, each pairing is designed to delight the senses.
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