InterContinental Sydney has taken inspiration from two of the grandest traditions – Mother's Day and high tea – to create a series of high tea experiences across the hotel for an unforgettable Mother's Day indulgence this Sunday 14 May.

Combining the culinary talents of Head Pastry Chef, Simon Veauvy, Head Bars Manager, John Toubia, and the ambiance of InterContinental Sydney's heritage beauty, each high tea experience has been designed to offer something unique for mums and families this Mother's Day. You can choose from:

• Champagne High Tea Buffet inside The Cortile
• A Sky-High-Tea inside The Harbour Room on level 30
• High Coffee Affair inside the Glass Gallery

Champagne High Tea Buffet inside The Cortile

The iconic lobby destination presents a specially-curated Mother's Day high tea buffet featuring themed sweets and savouries, including Simon Veauvy's twisted lamington, vanilla crème brulee, traditional shortbread, homemade scones and the signature sandwich collection.

For the first time, guests of The Cortile will have the opportunity to experience the Champagne Dome created by renowned Bars Manager, John Toubia, when upgrading to the 'Endless Champagne' package. The Champagne Dome is an elaborate infusion of local flora smoke and seasonal fresh flower, presented in a glass dome and saucer, topped up throughout the high tea.

Pricing and availability: Sunday 14 May, seatings from 1:00pm to 3:00pm or 3:30pm to 5:30pm $95.00 per adult, includes endless sparkling wine, tea and coffee; additional $25.00 to upgrade to the Endless Champagne package; $59.00 per child (5-12 years) includes endless juice or soft drink. Please note this is a prepaid event.

A Sky-High-Tea inside The Harbour Room on level 30

Elevate your Mother's Day celebration 30 levels above the Harbour with the Sky-High-Tea Tiered-Stand inside Harbour Room. Renowned as one of the most coveted venues in Sydney, you will experience a high tea afternoon with views sweeping the Opera House, Eastern Harbour and Royal Botanic Gardens.

Designed to stimulate the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of Sydney Harbour, the high tea is presented on traditional three-tiered stands offering the latest from the seasonal menu, paired with the Ronnefeldt tea library.

Pricing and availability: Sunday 14 May, seating from 1:00pm to 3:00pm $110.00 per adult, includes a glass of Champagne; $55.00 per child (5-12 years) includes a soft drink or juice. Please note this is a prepaid event.

High Coffee inside the Glass Gallery

Appeasing the coffee lover in us all, InterContinental Sydney has created a bespoke pop-up high coffee experience inside the InterContinental Sydney Lobby Gallery. A gorgeous display of three-tiered stands will deliver a series of espresso-inspired menus, a selection of hand-made pastries and coffee-infused desserts. Discover true indulgence with endless sparkling wine, tea and coffee, or upgrade to the endless Champagne package – all within a unique setting for one day only.

Pricing and availability: Sunday 14 May, seatings from 12:30pm to 2:30pm or 3:00pm to 5:00pm $99.00 per adult, includes endless sparkling wine, tea and coffee; $65.00 per child (5-12 years) includes endless juice or soft drink. Upgrade to Endless Champagne package for $25.00. Please note this is a prepaid event.

For reservations, please call +61 2 9240 1396 or email restaurant.reservations@interconsydney.com

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About InterContinental Sydney: InterContinental Sydney was established over 25 years ago within the sandstone facades of the historic 1851 Treasury building. The hotel boasts unique views of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, as well as across the Royal Botanic Gardens and out to Sydney's North Head. As the ultimate hotel of choice for visitors and locals alike, InterContinental Sydney offers leisure and business guests a series of delectable flavours from the Cortile, Cafe Opera and Club InterContinental venues. The hotel provides 15 meeting and event rooms to suit a range of functions. Guests of InterContinental Sydney can immerse themselves in majestic sunrises and sunsets from the hotel's harbour view rooms or from the city's only alfresco rooftop hotel lounge, Club InterContinental; internationally renowned as the world's best. Some people visit Sydney's icons, others stay in them. For more information, visit http://www.icsydney.com.au/