Where to take mum this Mother's Day

This Mother’s Day, Viaduct Harbour invites Aucklanders to celebrate the mother figures in their lives with a curated collection of dining, high tea and wellness experiences across the waterfront.

From champagne lunches and elevated high teas to indulgent spa rituals, Viaduct Harbour offers a destination to mark the occasion in style on Sunday 10 May.

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Rooftop at QT: High noon Champagne Lunch

At QT, Mother’s Day takes to the roof top with a highnoon champagne lunch designed for long lunches and waterfront views. Held from12-3pm, the experience includes a welcome glass of G.H. Mumm champagne, atwo-course shared-style lunch inspired by Mediterranean flavours, and a complimentary dessert for Mum.

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Bivacco’s Mother’s Day Feast

At Bivacco, Mother’s Day will be celebrated with a luxurious feast, designed as a share-style dining experience for group gatherings and long lunches by the waterfront. Available on Sunday 10 May, the lunch offering will feature a curated selection of fresh seafood, handcrafted antipasto and gourmet mains from the signature carvery, alongside seasonal salads, wood-fired pizzas and Bivacco’s iconic pasta wheel.

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Esther’s Mother’s Day Champagne High Tea

At Esther, Mother’s Day is marked with a champagne high tea that reimagines tradition with a Mediterranean twist. Held from 12-2pm, the experience includes a welcome glass of G.H. Mumm champagne, a curated selection of sweet and savoury offerings, tea and coffee, alongside Esther’s signature Parisian-inspired dessert trolley, bringing a sense of theatre to the occasion.

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Saint Alice’s Mother’s Day Set Menu

At Saint Alice, Mother’s Day is celebrated with a waterfront feast featuring a special set menu from 11am, including a drink on arrival for $65 per person. Designed for long lunches by the water, the offering pairs relaxed dining with harbour views and a lively yet elevated atmosphere.

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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour: High tea and spa indulgences for Mother’s Day

At La Maree, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour willpresent an elegant Mother’s Day high tea in collaboration with Dilmah Tea and Church Road GWEN Rosé, served overlooking Viaduct Harbour across Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May. Priced at $79 per person, the experience offers a refined afternoon of sweet and savoury delights, premium tea and rose in a waterfront setting designed for celebration.

For those seeking awellness-led gift, Sofitel Spa will offer its Hydration Revival Mother’s DaySpa Package, a two-hour relaxation ritual featuring a Sothys Hydra HydratingIntensive Treatment facial, a 30-minute back, neck and shoulder massage, and atake-home gift bag.

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Park Hyatt Auckland: Waterfront Dining and High Tea Experiences

At Onemata, Park Hyatt will host an elegant Mother’s Day lunch from 12pm, featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes, warm hospitality and a relaxed waterfront setting. Priced at $120 per person, the experience includes a complimentary glass of No.1 Family Cuvee, No.1 Brut or a mocktail on arrival, offering a refined way to celebrate over lunch by the harbour.

For a more intimate afternoon, The Living Room will present a beautifully curated Mother’s Day HighTea across 9-10 May, accompanied by live music. Priced at $125 per person, guests will enjoy a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne on arrival, followed by a refined selection of savouries, delicate pastries and premium teas, creating a memorable experience designed for celebration.

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SOUL Bar’s Mother’s Day by the waterfront

At SOUL Bar, Mother’s Day will be celebrated with all-day waterfront dining from 11am, with lunch and dinner booking available alongside the full à la carte menu. Guests can add a little extra sparkle to the occasion by ordering a bottle of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon and receiving an upgrade to G.H. Mumm Cordon Rose.

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