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No two mums are the same, and that’s why we’ve packed our Mother’s Day Gift Guide with a little bit of everything. Chosen by our editors, you’ll find everything from the latest Apple Watch to a delicious Penfolds wine that’s sure to impress even the hardest-to-buy-for mother. If mum’s a more practical person, maybe a power bank or a pair of running shoes is more her style. Take your time, but don’t wait too long because the big day is right around the corner in Australia (Sunday, 11th May 2025), and some of these items are available in limited supply (remember shipping delays). Let’s get on with the gifts, shall we?!
Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas at a Glance
Highlights from our list include the following options:
- Best Mother’s Day gift overall: RecipeTin Eats “Tonight”
- For a hard-to-buy-for mum: Aesop Geranium Leaf Duet
- For a practical mum: Orbitkey Key Organiser Leather
- For a creative gift: LEGO Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet
- For a luxury gift: Longines Mini Dolcevita
Now you’ve read our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.
1. The Ironclad Jr. by Ironclad Co.
Price: from AUD$89
Australia’s premier cast-iron cookware brand has the perfect gift for Mum, and it goes by the name of Ironclad Jr. Only 10cm in size but massive in performance, the cast-iron pan is handcrafted to the highest standards and free from “forever” chemicals. Not only does it work on any heat source, including stovetop, oven, BBQ, and campfire—but it’s great for serving classic dishes straight to the table. Will it be a decadent dessert like gooey brownies or mini apple pies? Or maybe a small main such as sizzling prawns? Tapas anyone? The possibilities are endless…and delicious!
As with all products from Ironclad Co., Ironclad Jr. comes with a Three-Generation Guarantee cast directly into the iron. This pan is built to last with a smooth hand-finished underside and an overall design that’s meant to be handed down across multiple generations (hence the guarantee). It’s available in sets of 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8, and the brand even throws in an acacia wood serving board with your purchase. Get cooking with absolute confidence as you whip up something special for yourself or your loved ones in a truly timeless fashion. Gifts don’t get any more iron-clad than this one!
2. Ninja Combi 14-in-1 Multicooker
Price: from AUD$499.99
For the mum who loves to cook quality food but often finds herself short on time, we have just the thing. The latest innovation from Ninja builds 14 cooking functions into one seamless product – say “hello!” to the Ninja Combi 14-in-1 Multicooker.
Designed for busy households, the all-in-one multicooker, oven, and air fryer can make family-sized meals in a mere 15 minutes. A gift for her, perhaps, but pretty much everyone will benefit from the tasty results! We like to call this win/win/win/win/win/win/win/win (as it can cook for up to 8 people at a time).
The Combi delivers cutting-edge technology, effortless convenience, consistent quality, and a cook time that’s 50% faster than traditional ovens. Grill, steam, air fry, slow cook, toast, bake, and more – thanks to patented Combi™ Cooker Technology, every ingredient is cooked to perfection, ensuring juicy, tender proteins and crispy veggies in a single go.
In a world where time is a luxury and convenience is king, the Combi heeds the call for fresh and frozen ingredients alike. No more defrosting, as the Ninja Combi can take food from frozen to the table in just 30 minutes. Its two-level design enables simultaneous cooking of mains, grains, and veggies.
It doesn’t just save time, but it spares the hassle of cleaning up multiple pots and pans, too. We could go on (and on), but you get the idea. More than a time-saver, this product is a game-changer! The perfect gift for the busy mum in your life.
3. RecipeTin Eats ‘Tonight’
Price: from AUD$49.99
The only cookbook your mum will ever need or want, Nagi’s RecipeTin Eats ‘Tonight’ is the latest in her line and features 150+ brand new recipes that your mum can make “tonight.” We know how little time mum has to head to the grocery store, grab items, pay, get home, and make dinner, so these recipes are designed for whatever you have lying around in the fridge and cupboard. Nagi has filled the book with her favourite recipes, including her cheat sheet for how to roast (almost) any vegetable and hack-recipes like the 20-minute Hainanese Chicken, Fully loaded Burritos made using just one pot, a one-hour luxurious stew, and a dump-and-bake Satay Chicken.
4. Longines Mini Dolcevita
Price: from AUD$2,625
With inspiration from the original Dolcevita family, the Longines Mini Dolcevita is our pick if you’re looking to gift mum a quality timepiece this Mother’s Day. While you can find cheaper, less impressive watches at your local jeweller, there’s something special about gifting Mum a Swiss-made piece. Every model in the Mini Dolcevita family comes with a quartz movement, which is perfect for mum because she won’t have to keep the movement charged like she would a self-winding automatic. Measuring 21.50 X 29.00 mm, it’s perfect for all wrist sizes, and you can even opt for diamonds if that’s your mum’s vibe.
5. Parfums De Marly Delina
Price: from AUD$498
Mum will love the floral accord and Turkish rose scent in Parfums De Marly’s Delina scent. This luxury fragrance for women blends these floral notes with a trio of lychee, rhubarb and bergamot before it’s set off by nutmeg and vanilla. It’s not the cheapest scent you’ll find for mum, but like the Longines Mini Dolcevita, it sometimes pays to opt for a luxury option on Mother’s Day. Less expensive bottles might hit the spot, but they don’t have the longevity, sillage, and projection of an expertly crafted scent like this. We’ve been reviewing colognes and perfumes for more than 10 years, and this is one of our favourites for mum.
6. Penfolds “Bin 389” Cabernet-Shiraz
Price: from AUD$120
Rare and sought-after, the fact that you can still pick up a bottle of this outstanding Penfolds “Bin 389” Cabernet-Shiraz should be enough of an excuse to gift a bottle to mum this Mother’s Day. Often referred to as “Baby Grange”, components of this multi-regional Cabernet-Shiraz blend are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. Flavours of fruit and oak are a staple, but you’ll regularly find wood, spice, leather, and earth as well. The experts rate this bottle highly, including James Halliday, who gave the 2019 vintage 96 points, and Andrew Caillard MW gave the 2022 vintage 98 Points!
7. RIEDEL Veloce Champagne Wine Glass
Price: from AUD$125
Drink from a RIEDEL Veloce series glass and you’ll never treat your glassware the same again. These wine-specific glasses don’t elevate a poor quality liquid into a great one, but it’s the only way we’d want to drink those top-tier bottles that your mum might have sitting in the drinks cupboard. Here, we’ve chosen the Veloce Champagne Wine Glass as it’s Mother’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of Jacques Selosse?! If you’re treating your mum to a special bottle this week, make sure it’s from a RIEDEL Veloce to match.
8. New Balance 471
Price: from AUD$170
It’s time to upgrade Mum’s dirty and worn adidas Sambas with a fresh pair of kicks, and New Balance has brought their best with the release of the 471 silhouette. Built on the same last as the original 320, the 471 brings all-day comfort from a wedge-shaped EVA midsole, while the sleek, low profile is perfect for wearing with a range of outfits. Quality is top-tier in typical NB fashion, and you’ll find breathable mesh uppers and hairy suede overlays in a variety of colours. Finally, the classic ‘fang’ design at the toebox is a unique touch that we’ve seen on other silhouettes like the 327 and gives the shoe a fun edge.
9. Le Creuset Signature Round Casserole Garnet 28cm
Price: from AUD$780
It’s likely that your mum already has a pot or two from Le Creuset in her collection, but if she’s yet to add one of these signature Dutch ovens to her repertoire, maybe you could help her out. We’ve selected the brand’s Signature Round Casserole Garnet in the versatile 28cm size for this gift guide, but you can shop from a range of sizes and finishes at the websites linked below. No matter which pot you choose, quality is top-notch with the exceptional heat retention of cast iron matched with enamel for durability. It’s old-fashioned manufacturing that makes Le Creuset the best brand in the business when it comes to these pots, and so important is this that the brand is still operating out of the original foundry site in the village of Fresnoy-le-Grand, Paris. Heck, if you gift this to Mum, she might even hand it down to you one day!
10. Aesop Geranium Leaf Duet
Price: from AUD$180
Our top pick for the mum that has it all is this Geranium Leaf Duet from Aesop. Find us a mum who can say no to a bottle of bodywash. Seriously, this is a great way for mum to look after her skin and jazz up the shower with this designer skincare brand. While it’s available in several formulas, the green, citrus, fresh shower gel and balm combination is our pick, and it’s perfect to maintain cleansed and supple skin. Order this one before Mother’s Day and you’ll gain a complimentary Aesop Face Cloth—applicable to all online orders over $150 at the time of publishing.
11. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad
Price: from AUD$149.95
Perfect for a tech-savvy mum, this wireless charging pad uses magnetic Qi2 technology to simultaneously quick-charge your iPhone and AirPods (15w). It’s travel-friendly in size and equipped with an additional USB-C output for even more charging ability. Mum can leave it on her bedside table and charge everything conveniently in one place overnight.
12. Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams Limited Edition Brut Imperial Giftbox
Price: from AUD$84.99
Music icon Pharrell Williams linked up with Moet & Chandon to celebrate their birthday, and you and your mum can get in on the celebrations this year with a limited edition collection. This limited-edition trio of Brut Impérial champagne is available in single bottles, and you can pick from one of the three labels that adorn each bottle with a unique colourway and Pharrell’s name in stylish letters.
13. LEGO Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet
Price: from AUD$99.99
Now, we’ve been recommending these LEGO flower bouquets for years. However, many have only recently cottoned on to the trend, and now’s your chance to get ahead of the game with the new Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet. What’s better than a bunch of flowers that don’t die? Made from 749 pieces, mum can channel her inner florist as she creates orchids, ranunculus and a dahlia, daisies, cornflowers and roses. Importantly, the stem lengths are adjustable, so they’ll fit in nearly any vase you can find.
14. Bellroy Card Slip
Price: from AUD$85
If you’re looking for a gift that mum will love without breaking the bank, you can’t go wrong with a card holder from the folks at Bellroy. We’ve been rocking one of these cardholders for just over a year, and we couldn’t leave home without it. Most of your cards are kept on your phone, but you still need to keep 3-5 physical cards on you at all times, including a driver’s license, a credit card, and gift cards, so you don’t forget about them! However, what we love about the Bellroy Card Slip is the high-quality leather construction and the fact that it comes with RFID protection to avoid scams.
15. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Price: from AUD$299
One of the best gifts that we’ve ever given our mother was a pair of AirPods, and the originals have been upgraded with better sound quality, durability (IP54 dust-, sweat- and water- resistant), battery life (30 hours of listening time using the case), and even Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) if you so choose. There’s a good chance that Mum has a pair of AirPods 2 in her handbag, and these are the logical upgrade from those aging buds. If you want to make it a personal gift, there’s an option to add an engraving, and we highly recommend adding Mum’s initials for a personal touch.
16. Orbitkey Key Organiser Leather
Price: from AUD$49.90
Mum will love you for helping her declutter, and one of the best ways to help out for the low is with the highly-acclaimed Orbitkey key organiser. We’ve selected the standard model in a lovely smooth top-grain leather material, and it comes with the brand’s award-winning and secure locking mechanism, to carry 2-7 standard keys with car keys and fobs on the D-ring. Like the AirPods 4, the Orbitkey organiser can be optioned with a blind debossed monogram for an extra AUD$9.90.
17. UGG Classic Ultra Mini
Price: from AUD$229
Upgrade your mum’s dusty old UGG boots this Mother’s Day with these Classic Ultra Mini’s. They’re cut lower than a traditional pair, which makes them easier to get on and off, but also a tad cooler, and better suited to most Australian winters. Like always, they come with the important outdoor-friendly outsole and A-Grade double-faced Australian merino sheepskin construction on the upper.
18. Patricia Cornwell “Identity Unknown”
Price: from AUD$34.99
Often described as the best crime writer on the planet, Patricia Cornwell’s “Identity Unknown” is the latest in her line-up, and tells the story of Dr Kay Scarpetta, who attends an abandoned theme park to retrieve a body, only to find it’s that of a man she once loved. We don’t want to ruin too much more, but if your mum is into crime and drama, this book will impress her.
19. Derek Rose Capri 25 Cotton Batiste Pink Pyjamas
Price: from AUD$500
Pyjamas, made luxury. Derek Rose has been at the forefront of the sleepwear game for years, and maybe it’s time your mum gets involved. We’ve selected the Derek Rose Capri 25 Cotton Batiste Pink Pyjamas above because of their pure cotton construction that helps with breathability and offers a luxuriously soft feel, but you could also shop the brand’s range of robes and nightgowns instead. Choose the Capri 25 and your mum will get a fully piped jacket with a finish in a white trim, a single patch pocket and buttons. Like the best gifts on our list, you can even add monogramming, motifs, and secret messages through the brand.
20. Glasshouse Lost in Amalfi – Hand Duo Gift Set
Price: from AU$49.95
This fragrant hand duo gift set takes inspiration from the Amalfi coast and puts a scented candle and luxurious hand cream within the Glasshouse blue, clear cosmetic case. An aromatic profile of thyme, freesia, lavender, and musk is like a getaway unto itself.
21. Frank Green Limited Edition Ceramic Reusable Bottle
Price: from AUD$69.95
No one puts the style in sustainability quite like frank green, maker of the best water bottles money can buy. This is modern construction done right, and it helps retain both beverage taste and temperature for epic stretches of time. The different lid options are also a nice touch, with each lid offering its unique features. Score one of the brand’s new limited edition colourways while supplies last.
22. Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 25
Price: from AUD$129
The energy will flow, and so too will the comfort when you rock these Lululemon pants to the next yoga session, enjoying the many benefits of lightweight Nulu fabric construction. The brand has done more than anyone else to master this particular apparel category, so buy with absolute confidence.
23. Blundstone Women’s Originals Chelsea Boots #500
Price: from AUD$244.95
Streamlined and superior, the Blundstone 500 Chelsea Boot is a masterclass of leather construction. Brown elastic gussets and tonal contrast stitching dial up the detail whilst rubber outsoles deliver ample shock protection and support. This is a footwear classic if there ever was one.
24. MAISON de SABRÉ The Laptop Bag
Price: from AUD$389
Don’t be dismayed by the words “laptop bag” as this full-grain leather example puts a stylish twist on the familiar product category. It comes available in a variety of striking colours and comfortably protects any device up to 16″ in size, with a dedicated room for your charger, phone, and other essentials.
25. Hommey Bedding Bundle
Price: from AUD$396
Hailing from Melbourne, bedding company Hommey goes the extra mile in every possible direction to bring you lasting comfort and quality. Their Versa Sheet Set was designed locally and crafted ethically from 100% organic cotton with a 240 thread count. It comes available in a variety of sizes and styles, including the brand’s signature stripe pattern.
26. Tissot Le Locle
Price: from AUD$2,560
With its diamond-studded dial, 18K rose gold bezel, and premium steel case, Tissot’s Le Locle watch is already a masterpiece of material. But why stop there? It also imparts a truly glamorous design language, the kind that will make heads turn from across the room. The artistry continues around the back, where one can glimpse the Swiss automatic movement through an exhibition window of crystal sapphire. If Mum loves watches or jewellery (or both), this piece will make her eyes pop.
27. Shokz OpenRun Pro 2
Price: from AUD$319
No matter how long or intense the workout, the OpenRun Pro 2 keeps an expert pace. Wind-resistant microphones and other robust features allow these ergonomic headphones to deliver crystal-clear sound quality for up to 12 hours at a time. Give them your worst!
28. Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Price: from AUD$400
As the name would suggest, the FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System is all about flexibility and style. With a simple twist, the lightweight dryer switches between various settings, harnessing air temperature to prevent heat damage. Attach the styler of your choice to explore different textures with minimal effort. Easy, breezy, beautiful.
29. Instax WIDE Evo
Price: from AUD$599
The Instax hybrid camera series combines the analog experience with digital elements to bring users the best of both worlds. WIDE Evo continues the trend and features the range’s widest-angle lens to date. Explore a variety of effects on the built-in display before printing an instant photo in the old-school tradition. Fun, meet function.
30. Pantalones Tequila Reposado Organico
Price: from AUD$119.99
No stranger to spirits, actor Matthew McConaughey teamed up with his wife Camila to launch this premium organic Tequila. We already love the name, but we also love the use of 100% Blue Weber Agave and the smooth flavour profile. The McConaugheys themselves are the first to admit that the world doesn’t need another celebrity Tequila, but they’re in it for the good times. Cheers to that!
31. Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer
Price: from AUD$749
Dyson is already behind some of the smartest appliances of the modern era, and they keep the hits coming with Supersonic Nural. Touting a futuristic design, the advanced hair dryer uses built-in sensors to optimise performance and reduce damage. Anyone who loves their hair will love this!
32. WHOOP 4.0
Price: from AUD$379 (12 month membership)
There are fitness trackers and then there’s the WHOOP 4.0 subscription service, which is more like an entire fitness ecosystem. Wrap the wearable around your wrist to track only the metrics that matter, while an adjoining smartphone app connects you with like-minded users, on-demand health/fitness coaching powered by Open AI, and more. May it be the gateway to a better you.
33. Husqvarna Automower 405x
Price: from AUD$4,899
What does one get for the parent who has everything? That’s the question, and Husqvarna Automower is your answer. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the wireless robot mower uses advanced sensors and other technologies to tackle lawns up to 3200 m² in size. And if your mum doesn’t appreciate it, your dad certainly will! If you want a more detailed breakdown, read our full hands-on review of this lawnmower here.
34. Oura Ring 4
Price: from AUD$349
Move over, smartwatches and fitness bands, because the mighty Oura Ring scales similar performance down to size. Slip the titanium ring over your finger to track everything from steps to sleep to heart health and more via the adjoining app. An affordable membership will unlock the full suite of benefits, including AI-powered tools like Oura Advisor. This is what we like to call a gift that keeps on giving.
35. Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra
Price: from AUD$6,449
If you haven’t yet discovered The Pod from Eight Sleep, now is the time to see what all the fuss is about. It takes the form of a high-tech mattress cover and uses advanced sensors to track your health and comfort levels, customising temperatures for a better night’s rest. And if there’s one thing no one argues with, it’s a better night’s rest.
36. Vital+ Ice Bath Pro + Chiller Max
Price: from AUD$4,995
Recent studies have shown that ice baths can improve everything from muscle recovery to pain relief to energy levels to immune system response. If and when you’re ready to take the plunge, Vital+ has you covered (literally). The brand’s Ice Bath Pro is indestructible by design and easy to set up in your own home, whilst the adjoining Chiller Max brings water temperatures as low as 36°F. Get one for yourself or for your Mum this year and embrace the rush.
