Mother's Day in Melbourne

Spoil your mum with massages, soaks and pampering sessions at some of Melbourne's best spas and bath houses. We've rounded up everything from holistic day spas and incredibly opulent and luxurious offerings to spots offering clinical treatments. 

Booking your mum a massage is a surefire way to get in her good books, so whether she has some niggling muscle pain or just wants to relax, a massage session is sure to earn you golden child status. There are heaps of styles to choose from, ranging from traditional Japanese shiatsu treatments to hot stone massages that alleviate soreness and induce relaxation. 

What could be more luxe and relaxing than soaking in blissful hot water with your mum? As well as the mineral spring resorts in Daylesford and the ultra-popular hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula, there are a smattering of hidden oases waiting to be explored across Victoria. Hit the road with mum and get ready to unwind.

We've rounded up some of the most highly regarded facials that also appeal to a broad range of skin types, from dry skin and fine lines to acne and stressed skin. Whether your mum would prefer a science-based approach, or something a little more holistic, there's a treatment for everyone here. 

Make precious memories with mum this Mother's Day by booking in to learn a fun new hobby together. ClassBento has more than 6,000 workshops to choose from on everything from making scented candles to learning the basics of wheel throwing and how to design a lush flower arrangement. Browse the full selection here. 

Spend the day exploring some of Melbourne's coolest art galleries and exhibitions together. At the moment, you can look forward to offerings like Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius at the Lume with special live sketching sessions, dining experiences and yoga for mum to enjoy on the day. Or, there are famous travel photographs on display at Icons: A Steve McCurry retrospective and First Nations artworks at the Wurrdha Marra exhibition. 

Although Melbourne is quite urban, it also has heaps of hidden green spaces that are perfect for a quiet reflective walk or picnic with mum. Find gardens dedicated to everything from Australian natives and fancy ferns to cacti, tulips and lotuses. 

Take her on one of Melbourne's prettiest walks, from the Yarra Trail that begins at the Hoddle Bridge and ends at Dights Falls in Abbotsford to the gorgeous 14km walk from Port Melbourne to St Kilda. You'll probably work up a sweat, so be sure to book in for lunch or dinner somewhere afterwards.