We’ve searched high and low for the best Easter egg hunts around Australia!

Easter just isn’t the same without an Easter egg hunt, but the thought of hiding dozens of eggs in your backyard only to discover them months later can send most parents over the edge. Thankfully we’ve done the hard work for you – here is our roundup of the best Easter egg hunts and events near you!

NSW

The Great Easter Egg Hunt, Centennial Park

The Great Centennial Park Easter Egg Hunt is back for another year, but with an international twist! Kids will follow a global trail that teaches them about Easter traditions from around the world along the way. Adding to the magic, Mr or Mrs Bunny will be waiting at the end of the hunt ready to take a special picture so be sure to bring your camera along! Tickets must be purchased in advance as none will be sold on the day, so get in quick!

Date: Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st April 
Cost: $17.70 per ticketAges: 3-8 years
Bookings: Visit the Centennial Parklands website.

Hop Into Easter, The Langham Hotel

We’re breaking our egg hunt theme for this one, but The Langham Hotel in Sydney’s CBD has a program of Easter events that aren’t to be missed! The Tale of Mr Rabbit Afternoon Tea will be held twice a day throughout the school holidays and feature a selection of delicious sweet and savoury treats including edible garden beds and golden egg bonbons. Not only that, but guests will also receive a surprise Easter gift! For something extra special, the hotel is also hosting Easter Sunday buffet lunch created by executive chef Dave Whitting and trust us when we say its an experience the entire family won’t forget in a hurry!

The Tale of Mr Rabbit Afternoon Tea
Date: Saturday-Sunday 13th-28th April (excluding Easter Sunday)
Cost: $45 per child/$95 per adult
Ages: All ages!
Bookings: Contact the hotel on (02) 92562222 or email tlsyd.rsvn@langhamhotels.com

Easter Sunday Lunch
Date: Sunday 21st April
Cost: $49 per child/$115 per adult
Ages: All ages!
Bookings: Contact the hotel on (02) 92562222 or email tlsyd.rsvn@langhamhotels.com

Skyzone Easter Egg Hunt

Every weekday, Skyzone Miranda and Skyzone Alexandria offer little leapers $10 of unlimited jumping, but on Friday 12th April, children under five will get a little Easter magic added to their session. The centres will host an Easter egg hunt between 10 am and 1 pm and we think this is the perfect event for families with younger kids that often feel overwhelmed at larger egg hunts.

Date: Friday 12th April (10 am – 1 pm)
Cost: $10
Ages: Children under 5
More info: Check out the event in Skyzone Alexandria and the event in Skyzone Miranda

Giant Easter Egg Hunt, Hunter Valley Gardens

Over the long weekend, Hunter Valley Gardens will be hosting a giant egg hunt alongside fun Easter activities and rides as part of their celebrations. Keep an eye out for the golden egg hunt for your chance to win a Family Annual Pass and a basket full of chocolate eggs! The Mega Creatures display will also feature as part of the weekend events, with all your favourite dinosaurs and creepy crawlies taking over the gardens. If that doesn’t sound like an action-packed Easter long weekend, we don’t know what does!

Date: Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st April
Cost: $85 (2 adults/2 children)
Ages: All ages!
Bookings: Visit the Hunter Valley Gardens website.

Lindt Giant Kids Easter Egg Hunt, Thredbo

Even though the snow season is still a few months away, families still flock to Thredbo throughout the Easter school holidays and there are plenty of things to do while you’re there! Over the Easter long weekend, the ski resort will host a $10,000 Easter egg hunt proudly supported by Lindt chocolate for those 18+, but there will also be a special egg hunt for kids with over 5000 eggs waiting to be found! Registration opens on the day and everyone must have a wristband to get involved.

Date: Sunday 21st April
Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages (18+ must be present to collect prize)
Bookings: From 9:30 am on the day

The Great Garden Egg Hunt, Royal Botanic Garden

Set in one of the most picturesque spots in Sydney, The Great Garden Egg Hunt sees children move through five Easter-themed activities over the weekend, collecting chocolate eggs at the completion of each one. Bring your camera as there’s also a very special visit from the Easter bunny and the opportunity to take a family photo with him at the conclusion of the hunt. Bookings are essential so get in quick!

Date: Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st April
Cost: $18 per child
Ages: 3-8 years
Bookings: Online only at The Royal Botanic Garden website.

Easter in the Garden, Mount Annan

The Australian Botanic Garden is set to host an Easter event that caters to kids AND adults. Easter in the Garden not only features an activity trail, animals and bonnet making for the little ones but also a selection of stalls and live music for parents to enjoy. The event will proceed rain, hail or shine so be sure to come prepared – and bring a basket to carry all your chocolate eggs home!

Date: Monday 22nd April
Cost: $17.70 for each child who participates in the activity trail
Ages: 3-8 years
Bookings: No tickets sold on the day. Purchase via The Australian Botanic Garden website.

Easter Long Weekend, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

If Easter Bunny Olympics, a petting zoo and an aqua egg hunt sound like your children’s ultimate day out, look no further than the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel’s long weekend schedule. Easter Sunday will see a selection of activities on offer and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself!  There’s also a pancake parlour between 10 am – 11:30 am where kids can eat free, as well as a DJ and frose to keep parents happy late into the evening.

Date: 19th April – 22nd April
Cost: Free Entry!
Ages: Perfect for the whole family
Bookings: Check out the program of events at the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel website.

The Block Party, St Leonards

For families looking for an Easter event with a difference, The Block Party at St Leonards is the place to be. Hosted by the TWT Property Group in their Creative Precinct, you’ll have the chance to explore the hub and check out pieces from upcoming artists, musicians and performers. There’s plenty for the kids to do as well with a kung fu class, face painting and the all-important Easter egg hunt, so this is definitely an event for the whole family!

Date: Friday 12th April (5:30pm-9:30pm)
Cost: Free!
Ages: All ages
More info: Check out the TWT website

VIC

Easter Egg Hunt @ The Melbourne Easter Show, Cranbourne

You’re pretty much guaranteed to find a top-notch egg hunt at a quality Easter show, and the Melbourne Easter Show is no exception. This is an egg hunt with a twist however as participants must help the Easter bunny find all of his eggs before unlocking their own! The hunt is scheduled to operate daily over the four days of the show, but bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

Date: 19th-22nd April (Easter Long Weekend!)
Cost: $10 per child/session
Ages: 3-12 years
Bookings: Visit The Melbourne Easter Show website.

The Kids Beach Festival, Rye

This festival is held every year over the Easter period, with magic shows, stage performances and circus workshops just some of the entertainment to enjoy over the four days of the long weekend. There are also carnival rides and the all-important Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday – definitely not to be missed!

Date: 19th-22nd April (Easter Long Weekend!) from Midday
Cost: Free Event Entry
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Bookings: Just turn up! Check out the festival website for more information.

Family Picnic and Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Werribee

If you’re going to do an Easter egg hunt, it may as well be the biggest one in Australia, right? The Werribee Family Picnic holds the title for the largest egg hunt in the country, with all proceeds from the picnic going to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. In 2019, proceeds will go towards funding New Infant Warmers for Critical Care to allow families closer contact with their critically ill babies. Having fun and making a difference at the same time? It’s a win-win.

Date: Good Friday (19th April)
Cost: Entry $18 per person (additional for rides).
Ages: 3-12 years
Bookings: Sign up for the waitlist on the Cadbury Easter Egg hunt website.

QLD

Easter Eggstravaganza @ Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove

If you’re taking a pre-Easter break on the sunny Gold Coast, be sure to check out the Marine Village precinct which will be transformed into an Easter wonderland for one day only! The event will include giant inflatables, trampolines, pony rides, an animal farm and an Easter egg hunt with a difference – find the hidden codewords to claim your delicious chocolate eggs. Don’t miss out on this action-packed day with fun for the whole family!

Date: Sunday 1st April
Cost: Free Entry!
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: Check out the timetable of events on the Sanctuary Cove website.

Neighbour Day Easter Egg Hunt, Everton Park

As part of the Bands in Parks program, Everton Park just outside the Brisbane CBD will host their Neighbour Day Easter egg hunt. Not only will there be plenty of chocolate to find, but families can also enjoy the selection of community stalls, live music and fun kids activities. The event opens at 9 am so get there early to make the most of the day!

Date: Sunday 14th April
Cost: Free Entry!
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: For more information visit the Brisbane City Council website.

The North Brisbane Easter Festival, Mitchelton

With incredible Easter egg hunts, food trucks, face painting and so much more, it’s no surprise that the North Brisbane Easter Festival has become an unmissable yearly event. For two days over the long weekend, the Wests Mitchelton RLFC is transformed into the ultimate venue for the family-friendly festival hosted by Youth with a Mission – check it out!

Date: Friday 19th/Saturday 20th April
Cost: Free Entry!
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: Check out the Youth With A Mission website for more details.

WA

Easter Wonderland Carnival, Rockingham

The Easter Wonderland Carnival takes celebrating the chocolate season to a whole new level! What child wouldn’t enjoy a giant bubble making station, Easter themed mini golf and a chance to take a photo with the Easter Bunny himself!? There’s also a firework spectacular each evening and incredible stage shows to keep adults and kids entertained for hours. Book your tickets now!

Date: Friday 19th – Sunday 21st April
Cost: Family packages starting from $63.55
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: Check out the Easter Wonderland Carnival website for more details.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Adventure World, Bibra Lake

The Adventure World Theme Park will be open right through the Easter long weekend, with a special Easter egg hunt scheduled for Good Friday! Find Easter egg tokens as you weave your way throughout the park and take them to the service desk to claim your prize. There will also be face painting, balloon shaping and lunch specials on the day!

Date: Friday 19th April
Cost: Special Price of $38 if booked online!
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: Visit the Adventure World ticketing site to secure your spot.

SA

Four Day Easter Fair, Meadows

The Meadows Easter Fair is held over the long weekend at the Meadows Memorial Hall with over 100 stalls to explore selling local produce, collectables and plenty of food! Last year, more than 40,000 people visited the fair as it celebrated 20 years since the first four day fair was held in 1998. While there is no official mention of an egg hunt in the program, this event gets a mention for its quality family entertainment and community vibe, with a native animal nursery and a jumping castle for kids to enjoy.

Date: Friday 19th April – Monday 22nd April
Cost: Free admission!
Ages: All ages.
Bookings: Check out all the fair info at the Kids in Adelaide website.

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