Mother’s Day in Perth 2026: Best Things to Do, Eat, and Experience
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Mother’s Day in Australia falls on Sunday, 10 May 2026. Perth has a good spread of options this year – from free community events and riverside markets to premium high teas and Swan River lunch cruises.
Whether the plan is a relaxed morning browse, a sit-down celebration, or a full-day outing with the whole family, there’s something here that works.
The strongest advice I can give before anything else is this: pick one precinct, not three.
Perth’s best Mother’s Day options cluster around Elizabeth Quay and Barrack Square, Kings Park, Burswood, and Subiaco.
If the group stays in one area, the day runs smoother, and there’s a natural backup plan if something sells out or the weather shifts.
Free Public Events Worth Knowing About
Perth’s free Mother’s Day offerings are genuinely good this year.
The city is running several walk-up events that don’t need a booking, which makes them the easiest fallback if dining fills up or the budget needs a rest.
✅ Barrack Square Markets
The Barrack Square Markets run every Sunday from 7 am to 12 pm, and Mother’s Day is no exception.
There are 20+ food stalls, seasonal produce, handcrafted goods and wellness products all in one spot by the water.
The City of Perth adds kids’ yoga, Qi Gong and sound healing to the Mother’s Day program specifically.
Free entry, no ticket, and the Terrace Road Car Park is free from 6 am to 6 pm on Sundays for market visitors.
Elizabeth Quay Train Station and Busport sit about 400m away, and the free Blue CAT also serves the area.
✅ Subi Blooms x Gather
Subi Blooms is one of the more visually impressive free events on the Perth Mother’s Day calendar.
Running from Friday 8 May to Sunday 10 May, the festival fills Subiaco with over 15 floral installations across the suburb.
It’s presented by See Subiaco and includes a Gather Village pop-up marketplace, a Lotterywest Community Hub for families, and a free all-ages native foliage workshop. It runs all day with no ticket required.
✅ Mother’s Day Card Making at The Bell Tower
The Bell Tower sets up a free craft table in its public reception area on Saturday, 9 May and Sunday, 10 May.
It’s listed as open for all ages, costs nothing, and sits right next to Barrack Square. A good add-on for families already heading to the markets.
The Bell Tower also offers free Companion Card admission for ticketed experiences if anyone in the group needs it.
✅ Mandurah Open Studios 2026
For those happy to make a day trip, Mandurah Open Studios runs from 2 to 10 May 2026. Studio weekends are 2-3 May and 9-10 May, open 10 am to 4 pm.
More than 30 artists open their doors across Mandurah for a free, self-guided trail. The city’s official page has a trail-planning link to help map out visits in advance.
It’s a relaxed, creative option that works well for anyone who prefers a quieter day out of the metro area.
| Event | Date & Time | Cost |
| Barrack Square Markets | 9–10 May, 10 am–4pm | Free |
| Subi Blooms x Gather | Fri 8 – Sun 10 May, all day | Free |
| Mother’s Day Card Making at The Bell Tower | Sat 9 – Sun 10 May | Free craft table |
| Mandurah Open Studios 2026 | Sun 10 May from 7 am | Free |
| Mother’s Day Classic Perth | Sun 10 May from 7am | Registration closed as of April 2026 |
Where to Eat for Mother’s Day in Perth 2026
Perth’s dining offers this year are split into three clear formats – high tea, breakfast/brunch buffet, and set-menu lunch.
Each sits at a different price point and serves a different kind of day. The table below gives a quick comparison, with more detail on each option underneath.
| Venue | Format | Price (Adult) | Booking Required |
| Lobby Lounge, Crown Perth | High Tea | $85–$99 pp + Sunday surcharge | Yes – book by 12 pm the day prior |
| Hearth Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton | Afternoon Tea | $99 adults / $49 kids | Yes – via SevenRooms |
| Pan Pacific Perth | High Tea | $85–$115 adults / $49 children (4–12) | Yes – official offer page |
| Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park | 3-Course Lunch or Dinner | $135 adults / $70 children | Yes – via NowBookIt |
| HQ Bar + Kitchen | Rooftop Lunch | $99 pp / $39 kids | Yes – via Humanitix |
| Springs Kitchen, Aloft Perth | Breakfast Buffet | $58 adults / $29 children (4–12) | Yes – via SevenRooms |
| Pagoda Resort & Spa | Buffet Breakfast / Lunch | Breakfast from $40–$60 | Yes – official hotel page |
| Gusti Restaurant & Bar, Crowne Plaza | Buffet Breakfast / 3-Course Lunch | Breakfast $45 | Yes – Destination Perth listing |
🍽️ Lobby Lounge at Crown Perth – High Tea
Crown’s Lobby Lounge runs its Mother’s Day High Tea on Sunday, 10 May from 11 am to 2 pm. It includes sweet and savoury platters, tea and coffee, with optional Champagne or a seasonal cocktail.
Pricing sits at $85 to $99 per person plus a Sunday surcharge. The important detail here is the booking deadline: it must be booked by 12 pm the day before.
The venue also states there are no menu changes or substitutions, so dietary flexibility is limited. Book directly through the Crown Perth website.
🍽️ Hearth Restaurant and Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton – Minuty Mother’s Day
Hearth’s ‘Minuty Mother’s Day’ afternoon tea runs on Sunday 10 May with seatings at 12 pm and 3 pm.
Mums receive a glass of Minuty Rosé on arrival and a take-home honey cake. Pricing is $99 for adults and $49 for children.
Bookings are through SevenRooms. Dietary policy isn’t clearly stated on the public page, so it’s worth calling ahead – the contact number is 08 6559 6822.
🍽️ Pan Pacific Perth – Mother’s Day Classic High Tea
Pan Pacific runs its high tea on both Saturday, 9 May and Sunday, 10 May, with seatings from 1:30 pm to 3 pm for a 90-minute sitting.
Pricing is $85 to $115 for adults and $49 for children aged 4 to 12. Tea and coffee are included, with optional prosecco.
Book via the official offer page on the Pan Pacific website.
🍽️ Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park – 3-Course Lunch and Dinner
Fraser’s is one of the most consistent Perth picks for a special occasion lunch, and the Kings Park setting does a lot of the work.
The Mother’s Day menu is a 3-course shared entrée, choice of main and dessert.
Lunch runs from 11 am to 2 pm and dinner from 5 pm to 8:30 pm on Sunday, 10 May. Pricing is $135 for adults and $70 for children.
Fraser’s themselves note it books out quickly, so this is one to lock in early. Book through NowBookIt.
🍽️ HQ Bar + Kitchen – Rooftop Lunch
HQ’s Mother’s Day rooftop lunch is a chef’s feasting-style menu at 18 The Esplanade, with Chandon for Mum on arrival.
It runs from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday, 10 May. Pricing is $99 per person and $39 for kids.
The venue says it can accommodate most dietary requirements if flagged at booking. Book via Humanitix. Contact: 08 9325 2000.
🍽️ Springs Kitchen at Aloft Perth – Breakfast Buffet
Springs Kitchen is the best low-stress, family-friendly option in the dining lineup. It’s a Mother’s Day breakfast buffet with sparkling wine for mums, running from 7 am to 12 pm.
Pricing is $58 for adults and $29 for children aged 4 to 12. There’s easy local parking and Wilson parking next door.
Book via SevenRooms or the Springs Kitchen website. Contact: 08 6147 2470.
🍽️ Pagoda Resort & Spa – Buffet Breakfast and Lunch
Pagoda runs both a buffet breakfast (7 am to 10 am) and a separate lunch in their Historic Ballroom (12 pm to 3 pm) on 10 May.
Breakfast pricing is tiered by age, starting from $40 to $60. Lunch pricing isn’t clearly stated on the public page, so it’s worth calling to confirm. Book directly through the Pagoda website.
🍽️ Gusti Restaurant & Bar at Crowne Plaza Perth – Breakfast and Lunch
Gusti has both a $45 breakfast buffet and a 3-course set lunch listed on Destination Perth for 10 May 2026.
Lunch pricing isn’t published on the public-facing page. Contact the venue directly on 08 9270 4222 to confirm both.
Best Mother’s Day Experiences in Perth 2026
If dining isn’t the centrepiece of the day, or the plan involves mixing a meal with something more active, Perth has a few options that work well as the main event.
🌟 Captain Cook Cruises WA – Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise
This is the most complete family-centred experience on the list. The Swan River lunch cruise runs 2.5 hours, departing at 12 pm and returning at 2:30 pm on Sunday, 10 May.
It includes a welcome drink, buffet lunch, reserved seating and entertainment. Pricing is $149 for adults, $95 for children, and $399 for a family fare (2 adults, 2 children).
The main caveat is mobility access – it’s limited on Swan River vessels due to boat design, so call the operator in advance if that’s relevant. Departs from Barrack Square Jetty.
🌟 Pretty Woman: The Musical at Crown Theatre
Crown Theatre is running Pretty Woman: The Musical from 18 April to 24 May, with performances on both 9 and 10 May.
This works best as an adults or older teens event. Ticket pricing isn’t published on the Crown venue page directly – check Crown or Ticketmaster for current availability.
Crown’s dining, gift cards and parking can all be bundled into the same visit, which makes Burswood a clean one-stop option for the day.
🌟 The House of Honey – Mother’s Day Candle Decorating
If the preference is a hands-on creative experience, The House of Honey in the Swan Valley runs a Mother’s Day candle decorating evening.
Pricing is $95 per person plus a booking fee, and it’s listed on both the Destination Perth events page and Eventbrite.
Good for adults, older teens, or parent-child pairs who want something more personal than a restaurant booking.
Mother’s Day Flowers and Gifts in Perth
The flower market in Perth now splits into three clear price bands. Budget arrangements start around $39.
Most same-day local bouquets cluster between $55 and $149. Premium wrapped Mother’s Day bundles can stretch to $175 to $239.
That’s a wide enough range to scale up or down without reworking the rest of the day.
The most important detail with flowers on Mother’s Day is the cut-off time. These are the clearest same-day florist cut-offs from the Perth options reviewed.
| Florist | Same-Day Cut-Off | Price Range | Notes |
| Perth Petals | 4 pm (metro); 11 am (Mandurah) | Varies by arrangement | Perth-wide delivery; postcode-specific cut-offs |
| The Little Posy Co. | 4 pm (metro); 11am (Mandurah) | $55 posies; $135–$239 Mother’s Day bouquets | 200+ Perth suburbs; click & collect from Fremantle |
| The Little Corner Florist | 12:30 pm | Unspecified on public page | Good northern suburbs option; may run slow on Mother’s Day |
| A Little Bunch | Unspecified for Mother’s Day | From $39 + delivery | Best budget option for a simple, thoughtful posy |
For browse-and-buy gifting, Subi Blooms x Gather includes fresh flower posies at the Gather Village pop-up.
Barrack Square Markets also has handcrafted treats and seasonal produce that work well as a same-day gift.
For something more hands-on, the Pinjarra Mother’s Day Markets at Edenvale (open 8 am to 1 pm) pair well with the Pinjarra Art Trail.
For digital gifting, Crown gift cards are available from $100 to $500 and can be redeemed across dining, spa and accommodation.
Captain Cook Cruises sells email vouchers from $20, which can be bought and sent on the day.
Planning Tips: Transport, Parking and Booking
The practical side of Mother’s Day in Perth is mostly about avoiding unnecessary stress. A few details that are worth knowing before the day arrives.
✔️ Elizabeth Quay and Barrack Square
The best transport option here is the train to Elizabeth Quay Station, which sits about 400m from Barrack Square.
The free Blue CAT bus also serves the area. On Sundays, the Terrace Road Car Park is free from 6 am to 6 pm for market visitors.
There are accessible granite paths, ramps, accessible toilets (including a Changing Places room), and taxi or drop-off access at Barrack Street Jetty.
✔️ Crown Perth (Burswood)
Crown has a mix of free and paid parking, with accessible bays in P1, P3, P4, P6, P8 and the multi-storey car park.
Diners spending $50 or more in one transaction at participating restaurants can redeem free parking.
On major stadium event days, Crown recommends public transport as road closures can affect access.
✔️ Kings Park
Visitor parking at Kings Park is free. ACROD parking is available at several locations, including Fraser Avenue near Fraser Circle.
It’s one of the most car-friendly precincts on the list, which makes it a good pick if the group needs easier access or shorter walks.
✔️ Captain Cook Cruises
Parking near the departure point is limited. Captain Cook recommends public transport or rideshare, and names Terrace Road Car Park as the nearest paid public option.
Given the limited mobility access on the vessels themselves, a phone call before booking is worth it if anyone in the group has specific access needs.
