Ultimate guide to 2026 Mother’s Day events across the Northern Rivers

LOCAL mums are set to be well and truly spoiled this Mother’s Day, with a range of indulgent celebrations – from elegant high teas to long lunches accompanied by live music – drawing families across the Northern Rivers.

Elements of Byron’s high tea experience is returning to Azure Terrace this year, featuring freshly baked scones, premium teas, finger sandwiches and an array of sweet and savoury treats. Guests can enjoy the offering alongside live music from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

 

Crystalbrook Byron is also serving a Mother’s Day high tea at Forest, showcasing sweet and savoury favourites with local touches – including smoked salmon finger sandwiches, prawn crumpets with finger lime, mini lemon and Geraldton waxflower meringue tarts, Davidson plum chocolate mousse lollipops and its signature Ultimate Chocolate Cake.

For those not taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic charity walk and run beginning at Missingham Park on Sunday morning, Ballina RSL will host a Mother’s Day brunch high tea experience, with peach mimosas on arrival followed by high tea delicacies, savoury canapés and a cooked breakfast.

 

Shaws Bay Hotel is offering all-day dining from 11am, with 10-piece party band Soul’d performing live in the beer garden from 3pm.

Tweed Eco Cruises is encouraging guests to dress in a touch of pink for its special Mother’s Day High Tea Cruise. Departing Tweed Marina at 10am, the experience includes a glass of mimosa on arrival, along with tea, coffee and a selection of locally sourced sweet and savoury treats.

South Tweed Sports Club will feature live music from 11.30am to 2.30pm, alongside a specially crafted menu with five mains on offer.

 

Hotel Lismore is serving flowing mimosas, a cocktail special and live music from Luke Vasella from 2pm.

Meanwhile, The Channon Craft Market offers a relaxed family day out, with live performances from entertainers such as Monkey and the Fish, Lucky Wonders and The Romaniacs.