Mother’s Day High Tea at Estate Vaucluse House

Treat Mum to a slice of 19th-century luxury at Estate Vaucluse House. This is one of the few places in Sydney where you can feel like you’ve stepped onto the set of a period drama, minus the uncomfortable corsets. The High Tea is served in the picturesque grounds of the historic mansion, surrounded by lush gardens that are perfect for a family stroll after you’ve stuffed yourselves with scones. The menu is a real winner: we’re talking beetroot and gin cured ocean trout, rock lobster milk buns, and lemon myrtle panna cotta. It’s a sophisticated Australian twist on the classic tea. Dads will be happy to know there’s a proper kids’ menu with sandwiches and treats that’ll actually get eaten. With three service times across the day, you can choose between a morning tea or a late afternoon session. It’s a dead-set beautiful spot for a family photo too, with the old mansion as your backdrop. It’s quiet, classy, and away from the CBD hustle, making it the perfect escape for a Mum who just wants a bit of peace, quiet, and a very good cup of tea.