A Guide To Spending Mother’s Day In Cairns
Struggling to find the ultimate gift for mum this Mother’s Day? Instead of spending your money on presents that’ll go unused, why not treat your mum to a memorable experience exploring Cairns that she’ll never forget!
From tropical islands and tasting tours, to spa treatments, rainforest markets and reef tours, there are plenty of unique ways to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day than buying material gifts. She’ll appreciate the quality time spent together, creating memories to last a lifetime. Below is your guide to the best gift ideas and experiences for celebrating your mum this Mother's Day in Cairns.
Photo: Sailaway Private Day Charter To Low Isles
PERSONALISED MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Cairns, a tropical paradise nestled in Far North Queensland. Whether it's pampering her with a spa day, indulging in delicious fresh produce from the tablelands, or thrill-seeking and adventuring out in nature, Cairns offers the best Mother’s Day gifts in the form of memorable experiences.
1. Spend the day on a tropical island
Give mum the gift of a day out on one of the islands where she can kick back. For a swim and relaxing day lazing on the beach, head out to Green Island or Michaelmas Cay. If mum's the more adventurous type, catch the ferry over to Fitzroy Island for some hiking and water sport activities like kayaking and stand up paddle boarding! If you wanna treat mum to a more unique experience that offers the best of all the other islands, treat her to a day trip on Frankland Islands where she can do as little or as much as she likes.
2. Wander boutique markets in the rainforest village of Kuranda
Kuranda Village is bursting with vibrant boutiques filled with treasures handmade by local creators. Why not spoil mum with a day out amongst the greenery and nature of the tropics. Wander through the Heritage and Rainforest Markets of artisanal crafts, hand-made jewellery, indigenous artworks and unique homewares. Have lunch at one of the quaint cafes serving heart-warming home-made treats. There’s something to discover on every corner and a trip to Kuranda is a beautiful way to spend time with mum on Mother’s Day!
3. Take a Taste Of The Tablelands tour
Why not surprise mum with a foodie tour across the scenic Atherton Tablelands! Spend a day sampling and indulging in some of the finest local produce of the Tropical North region surrounding Cairns. From delicious fresh fruits, aromatic coffees, unique liqueurs, artisanal cheeses, decadent chocolate and more, it’s the perfect way to demonstrate just how much you love mum while having fun together.
Why not spoil mum with a private charter experience for Mother's Day!
4. Adrenaline and adventure activities
Forget the Mother’s Day card and book mum the most thrilling Mother’s Day she’ll ever experience. Take it to the extreme with a skydive from 15,000 feet, do a tandem bungy jump at the AJ Hackett Skypark, jump off cliffs at Behana Gorge on a Cairns Canyoning experience, or take mum on a half day rainforest river tubing tour down the Little Mulgrave. Nothing like the rush of adrenaline and feeling alive in the beautiful natural surrounds of Cairns!
5. Treat mum to a relaxing wellness session
Pamper mum for Mother’s Day with a gift voucher for a complete wellness experience. City Cave offers an all-encompassing 3 hour package that includes a 45-minute infrared sauna, 1-hour float therapy and 45-minute massage. It’s a relaxing escape where mum can unwind and rejuvenate, relieving stress and detoxing the body, mind and soul.
6. Dining Experiences: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner
Maybe you want to shout mum to a premium dining experience at one of the many restaurants or cafes in Cairns. Spirit Of Cairns has an incredible Mother’s Day lunch cruise special where she’ll be treated to a delicious buffet, complimentary glass of bubbles and free candle. There are also a number of Mother’s Day breakfast, brunch and lunch events around Cairns offering special menus to cater to every taste.
7. Cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef
There’s nothing better than a day out on the reef, unless it’s spending time on the reef with your mum! If visiting Cairns For Mother's Day May, some of the best trips from Cairns include sailing to Michaelmas Cay with Ocean Spirit and Passions of Paradise. If travelling from Port Douglas, Sailaway and Wavedancer are perfect to unwind and relax while the crew take care of everything.
Cairns offers up a trove of magical experiences for spending Mother’s Day in Australia. Whether your mum loves nature, adventure, or dining on delicious food, celebrate her with the thoughtful gift of enjoying valued time together instead of the traditional material presents. Guaranteed, she’ll appreciate it all the more!
