Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Gifts for the exceptional mother figure in your life!

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s time to find the perfect gift to celebrate the remarkable mother figure in your life. Whether it be colourful homewares and decor, locally designed jewellery, natural beauty products, tasty delicacies, freshly cut roses, personalised gifts or a delicious bottle of bubbles. Let us inspire you with our carefully curated gift guide, designed to help you express your love and appreciation in the most heartfelt way possible.

This Mother’s Day, celebrate in style with a special High Tea event at Queen Victoria Market, to honour and pamper all the special mother figures in our lives. Indulge in a delectable selection of food and beverages – specially curated by the team at Tommy Collins. Tickets are strictly limited, so book early to secure a spot for mum! Bookings close Thursday 3 May at 11:59pm.  

Book here to celebrate the exceptional mother figure in your life. 

For the New Mum 

For new mums, explore the Pebble and Poppet range of Australian-made sustainable baby, kids, and women’s fashion— the perfect spot to shop for matching outfits for mum and baby! Their products are illustrated by Australian artists and made in Melbourne. 

Treat the new mum in your life to an at-home spa experience filled with beautifully scented candles from Mintstone Candles, Parlour, and Mellow Country Vibe Candles. 

Continue to pamper your mum from an exclusive and diverse range of premium-quality hemp products, from skincare to candles at The Hemp Superstore. 

For the Grandmother 

Explore a range of Mother’s Day cards from Green Collect, Henry Pop Up Cards, or Mary Martin Bookshop to express how much your grandma means to you. 

Shop a range of stylish shopping trolleys at Don’l Trading Co for your grandma who loves a bit of shopping! 

Discover a range of iconic Vendula bags, purses, wallets, and cases at Ambiance. Inspired by everyday beauty, from animals and birds to shop fronts, scrapbooks, and vintage style, these bags will truly make people ask – ‘where did you get that bag?!’. 

Aleppo Style offers silk and cashmere scarves, tablecloths, cushion covers, and jackets—all made from soft and luxurious fabrics at reasonable market prices. 

For the Fashionista mum  

For mums with style, spoil them with a stylish leather jacket from Golden Leather Fashions or Dory’s Exclusive Leather. 

Shop a beautiful range of warm, cuddly scarves with gloves to match, available in 10 different colours at Ambiance. If your fashionista mum is looking for some more comfort, explore Albert’s Knitwear, Danny’s Knitwear, or Ariel’s Sweaters Australia for a range of cosy knits. And in the lead-up to winter, spoil your mum with the warmest uggs from Miller Uggs, Jumbo Ugg Boots or Aussie Fleece. 

The young at heart Mum 

This Mother’s Day, try pampering your mum with handmade soaps, scented candles like Japanese Honeysuckle and Coconut Lime, or treat her to botanical diffusers that will fill your spaces with blissful atmospheres at The Natural Experience. 

Discover a beautifully curated selection of Japanese-inspired accessories, artwork, and keychains at Kiana Mei Designs. 

Spoil your young-at-heart mum with a stylish and sustainable range of tote bags from Annie’s Creations and Dannie. 

For the green thumb Mum 

Spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day with beautiful flower bouquets from QN Flowers and Joe Leuzzi, whose floral designs are as imaginative as they are breathtaking. For a touch of greenery that lasts, explore the lush selection of plants from Folia House—each one a living testament to her nurturing spirit.  

For the entertainer Mum 

For the hostess mum, explore a unique selection of certified Australian made wooden products including cutting boards which can also be used as serving boards, vases and bowls at Woodcrafts Australia.  

Indulge your mum in Antagonist Spirits’ great range of award-winning Australian made gin and premixed cocktails. 

For a touch of elegance, allow the warm-hearted staff at Swords Wines to guide you to a captivating bottle of bubbles. 

For the foodie Mum 

The iconic Dairy Produce Hall is a perfect for your foodie mother figure. Treat Mum to a luxurious breakfast in bed crafted from the market’s finest ingredients. At McIver’s Coffee & Tea Merchants, immerse yourself in a world of choice with their extensive selection of caffeinated delights, boasting an impressive array of 24 coffee varieties alongside the freshest tea blends. 

If your mum delights in culinary adventures, consider curating a bespoke hamper filled with their favourite indulgences. Our delis have a wide-range of specialty ingredients including local and imported cheeses plus a huge selection of dips, breads, condiments and more to try creating a hamper or Charcuterie board for them. 

For the mums who love chocolate, explore a range of tasty treats at Mork Chocolate or KoKo Black.   

For the fur baby Mum 

Looking for the perfect gift for the fur baby mum in your life? Look no further! Treat her pet to delicious treats from Barking at Bones or spoil them with a cozy bed, interactive toy, or calming aromatherapy spray from Queen Victoria Market Pet Shop. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to show you care, these thoughtful gifts are sure to make her and her furry friend smile. 

Spend a day out with Mum

Still can’t decide what to get Mum? Well, how about taking her out for a day trip to Melbourne’s iconic Marketplace! Enjoy lunch at one of our many cafes around the market, like Cafe Gilli, Tuscany Cafe, Kenangan, Cafe Victoria, 3 Brothersss Indian Restaurant, or explore the many options in the Food Hall.  

Or spoil mum with our Ultimate Foodie Tour. Guaranteed to warm the hearts of all Mums, this tour includes an abundance of foodie delights including Coffin Bay oysters, grilled roo fillet, specialty cheese and antipasto, artisan chocolate, hot jam doughnuts and lots more.