Mother’s Day gift guide 2025: 25 unique Christchurch gifts for every mum 🌷
The subscription edit, Christchurch style
📚 The Book Box by Bookety Book Books
A build-your-own literary gift. Choose a book (or two), then bundle it with local teas, artisan snacks, and bookmarks from Christchurch creators.
🧼 MyTreat Artisan Boxes
Monthly deliveries of spa-worthy skincare, candles, and NZ-made wellness treats — curated to surprise and delight.
💡 What sets it apart: The most “pamper-focused” — ideal for mums who love indulgence and natural beauty products.
💐 Pro tip: Add a handwritten card and fresh blooms from Yvette Edwards Flowers or The Flower Delivery Company.
Pamper gifts – homegrown NZ skincare
🌿 Tailor Skincare Ritual Set
High-performance skincare made in NZ, using science-backed ingredients and refillable packaging.
🛁 Ōkāna Skincare Range
Botanical skincare inspired by te ao Māori, made with real fruits and veggies.
💡 What sets it apart: The most culturally connected — rooted in Māori values and minimalism, perfect for the nature-loving mum.
Experience-based Christchurch activities ✨Our top pick
If your mum loves to experience something new or unwind in a peaceful space, Christchurch has a range of beautiful activities that make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Best for the minimalist mum who values moments over more stuff.
🌊 He Puna Taimoana
Soak in hot saltwater pools with ocean views in New Brighton — pure coastal relaxation. With stunning ocean views, it's the perfect way to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Average cost: $25–$50 for individual entry.
🌌 Cloud 9 Float Club
Help your Mum experience deep rest and mental reset with a float in one of Cloud 9's sensory deprivation tanks. The perfect experience for anyone needing mental clarity and relaxation.
Average cost: $75–$100 for a one-hour session.
🎨 Workspace Studios Jewellery Classes
Design and create your own silver jewellery in a hands-on, creative workshop. Learn basic silversmithing skills, design your piece, and take home a beautiful, personalised accessory.
Average cost: $150–$200 for a half-day workshop.
🏺 Stolen Bagel Pottery Classes
For a mum who enjoys getting her hands dirty, Stolen Bagel offers pottery workshops where she can shape, paint, and glaze her own ceramics. It’s a fun and relaxing way to explore creativity.
Average cost: $95–$150 for a two-hour class.
🖌️ Art & Soul Studio Classes
Help your mum unleash her inner artist with expressive art classes at Art & Soul Studio. These classes focus on painting, drawing, and mixed media, offering her a creative outlet for stress relief and self-expression.
Average cost: $65–$90 per class.
Thoughtful, personal, hand-picked
🌸 Birth Flower Prints by Mark Your Moment
Mark Your Moment offers beautifully personalised botanical art prints that represent birth months. It's a sentimental gift that honours your mum’s individuality and celebrates her place in the family.
Average cost: $60–$150 depending on size and framing.
📷 Milk Books Photo Albums
Preserve precious memories in a premium photo album from Milk Books. These albums are printed on archival paper, making them a stylish and polished way for your mum to keep her favourite moments.
Average cost: $150–$300 depending on size and customisation
NZ-made gift boxes for every mum
💐 Bundle + Blooms
Surprise your mum with a beautifully curated gift box that includes NZ blooms, paired with candles, treats, or pampering items. Delivered with style, this box is perfect for mums who love a little luxury.
Average cost: $65–$150 depending on the box.
🌹 The Wild Rose NZ
The Wild Rose offers luxe, curated gift boxes full of artisan skincare, sweets, and home goods. These boxes are ideal for mums who appreciate premium, locally made products.
Average cost: $100–$200.
🍪 Hello & Cookie
Brighten your mum’s day with a customisable iced cookie box from Hello & Cookie. These sweet boxes feature fun messages and beautiful designs, perfect for a lighthearted and delicious gift.
Average cost: $35–$80 per box.
For the Christchurch Greenies
If your mum is eco-conscious or enjoys outdoor adventures, here are some great gift ideas that support sustainable living and reconnect with nature.
🥾 Adventure by Nature – Guided Hikes
Treat mum to a guided hike through Christchurch’s stunning landscapes, like Godley Head. These eco-tours are perfect for mums who love to connect with nature while enjoying beautiful views.
Average cost: $120–$200 per hike.
🚐 Canterbury Trails Tours – Explore the Region
For mums who enjoy exploring, Canterbury Trails offers tours through the region’s vineyards, mountains, and coastlines. A great way to see the diverse beauty of the area while enjoying local food and drink.
Average cost: $150–$250 per tour.
☕ Untouched World Kitchen Brunch + Browse
Take mum to Untouched World Kitchen for a sustainable brunch and a chance to browse through locally made fashion. It’s an experience that combines great food and eco-conscious style.
Average cost: $30–$50 for brunch.
🌿 The Hello Cup Subscription
A perfect eco-friendly gift for mums who value sustainability. The Hello Cup offers a subscription service for reusable menstrual cups, making it a practical and thoughtful choice for the green-minded mum.
Average cost: $30–$50 per quarter.
Make it extra special with Yoga@Yours🌼
This Mother’s Day, gift your mum the thing she rarely gets: time just for her. A deeply restorative private yoga and meditation session in the comfort of home, with a qualified Yoga@Yours instructor.
✨ Created to help her rest and reconnect, these beginner-friendly sessions are completely personalised to her needs.
What she gets
🧘♀️ 60-minute private yoga and meditation session
💰 Normally $120 → Mother’s Day Special: $95
📍 Instructor comes to her, anywhere in Christchurch. All equipment included.
👯♀️ Bring a friend for free.
Booking
Send us an email by Mother’s Day, 11 May 2025. Valid for 1 year from purchase date.