Mother’s Day gift ideas

Looking for a great Mother’s Day gift? Whether you have specific Mother’s Day ideas in mind or you need some inspiration, any of our experiences are perfect to thank Mum and go with that hand written card she asked for! With our range of gifts across flying, dining, getaways and more, you’ll find something for every type of Mum.

If you’re already starting to plan your Mother’s Day gifts 2024, then there is no easier way to get in early then with a RedBalloon experience. Cut out all the hassle of looking around the shops and struggling to find something and instead jump online and have your gift picked and instantly ready in just a few minutes. It takes the stress out of finding a present and we guarantee you’ll find something she will absolutely love, especially with our range of Mother’s Day gifts New Zealand-wide.

When is Mother’s Day 2024?

This year in New Zealand, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 14th May. Note that Mother’s Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world (e.g in England Mother’s Day is on Sunday 27th March).

What are popular Mother's Day gift ideas?

This year, choose the best Mother’s Day presents that are going to be a hit rather than just giving a standard bunch of flowers. If you’re looking for popular Mother’s Day gift ideas that you know they’ll love, we’ve got plenty of experiences to tick the box. If she is a self-confessed foodie, treat her taste buds to a fine dining experience, or let her enjoy a bucket list-worthy experience like a helicopter flight. Other popular gifts to spoil mum on the day include a majestic cruise or a getaway that she can enjoy with her plus one, like your dad or if even yourself if you want to spend some quality time together! These are only a few of our popular experiences that are guaranteed to be the perfect gift this Mother’s Day.

If you’re overwhelmed with the choices available on RedBalloon, don’t worry! Instead you can always give your mum the gift of choice with a gift voucher. Starting from $25, gift vouchers can be made to any denomination and allow your mum the ability to choose anything she wants from our range of experiences on offer!

What are the best Mother's Day gift ideas on a budget?

If you’re after unique gift ideas for Mum, then you’ve come to the right place! At RedBalloon we offer a ride range of experiences that definitely aren’t your typical or boring Mother’s Day presents. Not only do we provide awesome experiences across flying, driving, massages, gourmet gifts and more, but we also offer gifts that are outside the box and truly unique! Bring out the adventurer in Mum with a horse riding experience or if she loves a bit of action then a jet boat ride will get her heart pumping! Other unique Mother’s Day gifts that are sure to go down a treat include a private helicopter chauffeured wine tour and walking cocktail tour… she will definitely brag about that present to all her girlfriends.

Top 5 Mother's Day presents for Mum in 2024?

If you have no idea where to start when looking what to get your mum this year, we’ve put together our top 5 picks to help make finding the perfect gift a whole lot easier. These are some of our customers favourite experiences across our categories, so we’re sure you’ll find something below perfect for every personality type!

• Dining experience: Whether she’s a foodie or loves spending time with her family over a delicious meal, a dining experience will go down a treat.
• Hot air balloon ride: Take your gifting to a whole new level and whisk your mum up high with hot air ballooning. There is nothing more magical than celebrating Mother’s Day floating peacefully above the world as the sun rises. It’s one of those Mother’s Day ideas she will remember for years to come.
• Getaway: Help her escape the daily grind with one of our getaways. Mums are always so busy and do so much to support their family that they often don’t have much time to take a well deserved break for themselves. Gifting her a getaway she can enjoy with her plus one is the perfect excuse to let her unwind for a weekend or midweek escape.
• Cruise: If your mum would love the idea of setting sail and enjoying a majestic day at sea exploring or indulging on a delicious meal, then one of our cruises is the perfect gift.
• Massage: Treat your mum to some peace and quiet and well deserved time out with a massage or day spa package. Some of our favourite treatments include a hot pools private bathe, float therapy session and blissful facial.

You’ll never be stuck for Mother’s Day ideas again thanks to our range of experiences to suit every type of Mum! Our hot tip to make your gift even better this year is to choose an experience for 2. This means your mum can enjoy the gift with you which allows for some mother and child bonding (or Mum and Dad bonding) and will definitely score you brownie points on how thoughtful it is. We also offer an enriching range of Mother's Day gifts under $100 in case you need to find an idea for mum that won't break the bank.