Seven Tasmanian Experiences To Gift This Mother’s Day
BY LARA CHRISTIE
We all love a beautiful bunch of flowers, but why not give the mum, mother figure or other special woman in your life something a little out of the box this year? We’ve put together seven of our favourite Tasmanian experiences to make mum feel extra pampered this Mother’s Day.
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KUUMA NATURE SAUNA
Located just 20 minutes outside of Hobart, Kuuma is the ultimate gift for lovers of saunas and cruising alike. This custom-designed pontoon boat is an Australian first, built specifically for sauna cruising, and providing direct connection to the natural environment. If your mum is a fan of warmth and water, this one’s for her.
Kuuma Nature Sauna (image: Anna Critchley)
DR DANIEL TAN & ASSOCIATES
As a Mother’s Day treat, Launceston-based multi-specialty longevity practice Dr Daniel Tan & Associates (DDTA) is offering $50 bonus value on every gift card purchase of $150 or more, redeemable on their range of indulgent skin, wellness and longevity services and products - all designed to leave mum glowing from the inside out. There’s also an exclusive gift with purchase, for all splurges of $400 or more on the practice’s collection of skincare from luxury skincare brand RATIONALE.
Dr Daniel Tan & Associates (image: Anjie Blair)
ARDEN BATHHOUSE
Sometimes, all we need is a sauna session, a brisk dip, and a soak in a bath (and repeat). Situated half an hour from Hobart in historic Richmond, Arden Bathhouse offers this precise experience with a whole four hours of complete wellness and wilderness bliss. Gift mum the experience of unwinding in nature, with private access to a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge and hot tub.
Arden Bathhouse (image: Tourism Tasmania)
WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY
Long beloved for its invitation to discover Tasmania’s unique wilderness and heritage, West Coast Wilderness Railway just got even better. Premium carriage passengers onboard the Rinadeena, Rack & Rainforest (departing from Queenstown) and A Moving Feast - The Agrarian Kitchen on Cryptic Express (departing from Strahan) journeys are now treated to a multi-course menu curated by The Agrarian Kitchen’s Rodney Dunn. Adventure, history and Tasmanian flavours - this is a truly memorable way to celebrate someone special.
West Coast Wilderness Railway (image: Ness Vanderburgh)
RESTAURANT MARIA
For an unforgettable dinner that manages to be as elevated as it is warm and welcoming, Hobart’s Restaurant MARIA is an always-dependable choice. The menu leans into seasonal Tasmanian produce with a distinct Mediterranean bent, the drinks list is a celebration of local pours and imported specialities alike, and it’s all served against some of the city’s best water views from the edge of Brooke Street Pier.
Restaurant MARIA (image: Fiona Vail)
THE AGRARIAN KITCHEN
A short drive out of Hobart in leafy Derwent Valley, The Agrarian Kitchen offers something a bit more hands-on. Book in for a cooking class, take a guided tour of the on-site produce garden, or - if you’re after something more relaxed - visit the outdoor Kiosk to toast your own s’mores over the fire pit. It’s a perfect excuse to rug up, enjoy a treat, and explore New Norfolk.
The Agrarian Kitchen Kiosk’s s’mores (image: Anna Critchley)
COLLECTED/PLACES
Whether she takes the weekend solo or brings you along for some quality time, COLLECTED/PLACES is a beautifully considered southern Tasmanian base if gifting mum a weekend away is on the cards. It's central enough to walk to the North Hobart strip of restaurants, wine bars, cafés (and the gorgeous State Cinema), but tucked away enough to feel like a proper retreat. Better still? There’s a clawfoot bathtub, old sandstone walls, and quality linen waiting for mum (and you, if you’re lucky) to relax in.
COLLECTED/PLACES (image: Aaron Jones)
