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Planning her hen’s party? RedBalloon has one of Australia’s largest ranges of hen’s party ideas, so you can throw a hen’s day (or night) that’s completely her, relaxed, glamorous, adventurous, or all three.
From Paint & Sip sessions and hands-on Pottery Classes to indulgent Wine Tastings & Tours, soothing Hot Springs soaks, Cooking Classes, Spirit Tastings, and a bubbly High Tea, there’s a hen’s party idea here for every bride to be and every budget. Most experiences are designed for two to twelve guests, so the whole hen’s party can join in.
Hen’s Party Ideas & Activities
The best hen’s parties aren’t just about the activity, they’re about the feeling in the room when everyone’s laughing, trying something new, and making a story worth telling later. Whether you’re after relaxed hen’s party ideas or a big, classy affair, there’s a hen’s day experience here that’ll feel exactly right for the bride.
Our range runs across every major city and covers every kind of hen’s party venue, no board room, no boring backyard BBQ required. Think a private cooking class instead of a restaurant booking, a harbour cruise instead of a bar crawl, or a day spa instead of a house party. You can keep it low key and local or turn it into a whole weekend away.
Popular Hen’s Party Experiences
Paint & Sip and Pottery Classes
Channel her creative side at a 3 Hour Paint and Sip Workshop in Melbourne or the 3 Hour Paint and Sip Class in Darlinghurst, Sydney, BYO wine, no experience needed. Prefer clay over canvas? Try the Ceramic Paint and Sip Class in Brisbane or, for a hen’s party in Adelaide, enjoy the Adelaide Pottery Wheel Clay Session, where guests take home two handmade pieces.
Wine Tastings & Tours
For the foodie bride, a Relbia Cellar Door Wine Tasting and Lunch is a beautiful, relaxed way to spend an afternoon. If you’re after a hen’s party cruise, the Perth Wine Cruise with Tastings and Lunch sails from the city straight into the Swan Valley wine region.
Spa Treatments & Hot Springs
For the bride who just wants to relax, book the Canberra Infrared Sauna & Head Spa Experience or go all out with the Exotic Spa Ritual in Darwin which includes a full body scrub, massage and facial in one indulgent session. Prefer to soak? The Alba Thermal Springs & Spa Bathing and Brunch and Hot Springs Bathe and Private Bath are two of our most-loved hot springs experiences for a Melbourne hen’s day.
Cooking Classes
Get hands-on together with the Taste of Tuscany Italian Cooking Class with Wine in Neutral Bay or spice things up with the Modern Thai Fusion Cooking Class in Brisbane, both finish with a shared feast and a cold beverage.
Spirit Tastings
Gin loving hen’s will adore the Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Paddle & Cheese just outside Melbourne, or go bigger in South Australia with the Barossa Gin Making Experience with 3 Course Lunch, a great excuse for a hen’s party in Adelaide.
High Tea & Dining Cruises
For a classy hen’s party, few things beat champagne on the water. Choose the High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour or the High Tea Cruise on the Yarra River with sparkling wine, both are ready made hen’s party boat hire options with a menu built in.
Something for Every Kind of Bride to Be
Not every bride wants the same thing, and that’s the point. The foodie bride will love a cooking class or wine tasting afternoon. The creative one will lose herself in a paint and sip or pottery workshop. The one who just wants to exhale will appreciate a spa package or hot springs soak. And the bride who wants it all will find her fit in a high tea cruise. Whatever she’s into, you’ll find a hen’s party idea for her here, whether you’re planning something relaxed or going all out on the Gold Coast, in Melbourne, or anywhere in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hen’s party?
A hen’s party (also called a hen’s night or hen’s do) is a celebration held for the bride to be, usually organised by her bridesmaids or close friends in the lead up to her wedding. It’s a chance to celebrate with the women in her life before she says “I do.”
Why is it called a hen’s party?
The name is thought to come from the British “hen night”, where “hen” was traditionally used as an affectionate term for women, as a counterpart to the groom’s “stag” party.
Do you buy a present for a hen’s party?
It isn’t compulsory, but many guests like to bring a small gift or contribute to the day itself. In fact, the experience is often the gift. Booking a shared activity like a paint and sip class or spa day means the entire group is gifting her a wonderful memory to be cherished for years to come. A RedBalloon Gift Voucher also makes it easy for latecomers or interstate guests to chip in.
Flexible Last-Minute Gifting
Not everyone can lock in a date straight away, and sometimes the invite lands in your inbox the week before. That’s why RedBalloon gift vouchers are emailed instantly and stay valid for five years, giving the group all the time it needs to pick a date everyone can make. They’re simple to buy, easy to redeem, and one of the most practical hen’s party gifts you can give. No wrapping, no waiting, no risk of it going unused.
RedBalloon has been connecting people with experiences across Australia for over 20 years. Browse the full range of hen’s party ideas above and find the one she’ll still be talking about long after the big day.