Flowers, fitness, fun or fine wine?  Whatever your mum's favourite thing to do is - we have some fantastic ideas to make her weekend smile. 

ACTIVE MUM
The Mother's Day Classic Walk Sunday 12 May

There's a real buzz in the air this week after the epic Ironman weekend. This time of year is extra special in the early mornings with crisp Autumn air, clear skies and sensational sunrises. You'll see plenty of mums at early morning bootcamps and walking the Breakwall in preparation for the next event on the Port Macquarie Calendar - the Mother's Day Classic, Sunday 12 May 2019. A big shout out for everyone taking part to raise funds for cancer research. The walk kicks off at Westport Park. Find out more and enter the Mother's Day Classic today.

GARDEN LOVING MUM
Garden Centres and Cafes Open all Weekend

For all the green thumbed mums out there choose a plant, a tree, wall art, gifts and fabulous flowers. You can choose a gift together and then enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at the garden centre cafes.

• Take the country road to Abundance Garden Centre & Lakeside Dining
• Follow the coast road to Bonny Hills Garden Centre and Cafe
   

FOODIE MUM
NEW Port Macquarie Marina Street Food Markets 

Port Macquarie's marina is set to deliver a mouth-watering new foodie event this weekend designed to showcase a local menu in a market-style atmosphere. Marina Street Food Markets will feature food from local restaurants caterers and you can enjoy cruisy live music, tasty craft beer, cider or cocktail on the beautiful Hasting water way. The venue is fully licensed and has an activity area for children. 

• Drury Lane Eatery
• Sticky Fingers Port Macquarie
• The Burger Rebellion
• Seed Catering
• Luna Bonita
• Bandwagon Cafe
• Urban Grain Bakery
• Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant Port Macquarie
• The Catering Crew
• Moorebeer Brewing Co.
• Bills Fishhouse + Bar
• Little Laos Kitchen

Free Entry | Fully Licensed | Chilled Live Music

NATURE MUM
Bush and beyond at Bago and Bellrowan Valley

The hinterland of Port Macquarie and Wauchope is a peaceful place to explore, calm the mind and revive the soul. A bush walk at Old Bottlebutt or Bago Bluff followed by some tunes at Bago Vineyard makes for the perfect weekend.

• Bago Vineyard & Maze presents Mother's Day Jazz Reds Quintet 10am 12 May at Bago Vineyards 6585 7099
• Bellrowan Horse Riding - open 7 days - gift vouchers available.

CREATIVE MUM
Creative Wauchope Festival Saturday 11 May

The vibrant creative industries of Wauchope have joined together to showcase their arts and crafts this weekend. Look for the Creative Wauchope symbol on the street and in shopfronts to guide you through a trail of discovery. Enjoy the Arts and Craft Marketplace in Bain Park or join a workshops in Polymer clay, collage, pottery, felt making, and batik. The Festival is a fantastic day of creativity and community. 

LONG LUNCH MUM
Port Macquarie is spoilt for choice for lunch options. Enjoy a long relaxing lunch at one of these wonderful venues. Be quick to book a table.

• Views of the green Port Macquarie Golf Club
• Mother's Day Lunch With Kids Activities Settlers Inn
• Mother's High Tea Day 2pm The Westport Club
• Long lunch at Whalebone Wharf
• Riverside dining at Rivermark Cafe
• Ocean views at Port Macquarie's Hatted Restaurant The Stunned Mullet

Image: Whalebone Wharf Cocktail: GRAND ~ MARTINI - vodka - grand marnier - disaronno - cranberry

RELAXED MUM
It's got to be true all mums LOVE to relax - here's the top three places to energise and revitalise. 

• The Arctic Studio Floatation is amazing
• Check out the Vanity Medi Spa is Mother's Day Contest
• Port Day Spa is doing a Mother's Day Special

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!!