Easter is almost here, and we can taste chocolate in the air. If you’re over hunting for chocolate in your pantry, and you’d like to mix things up a little, there’s heaps of wonderful Easter egg hunts happening in both Melbourne and beyond. Take your family, and go exploring around some iconic theme parks, or through some gorgeous farms. Most of these events require a booking. Let’s hop to it!
Easter egg hunts to try in Melbourne
Luna Park
The Annual Great Luna Park Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to this beloved theme park, and “great” might be underselling the event a little bit. A whopping 30, 000 eggs will be hidden around the park, with back-to-back hunts happening across Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20. The egg hunts are split into age groups of 0-3, 4-7, 8-12 and 13 plus, with limited spots in each section. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the giant Golden Egg, and win an annual pass to Luna Park as well as an Easter hamper.
After the hunt, see the Easter bunny, marvel at the acrobats, try carnival treats and have plenty of fun on the rides. Easter egg hunt tickets must be purchased in advance. Learn more here.
📍18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182
Melbourne Museum
Go on an Easter Egg Hunt through Melbourne Museum. Perfect for ages 4-12, this experience involves making your own Easter basket and bunny ears, then searching around the museum to crack clues, find egg-themed treasures and, of course, finding delicious chocolate eggs. This activity will take place on Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20. Sessions will run from 10am to 3pm. Learn more here.
📍11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053
Preston Market
The annual Easter egg hunt is back at Preston Market. Search for eggs in and around the Market with the help of a map. You can also collect Easter eggs from the roving Easter Bunny throughout the day. The egg hunt will take place on Sunday April 13 from 9:30am. See more here.
📍30A The Centreway, Preston VIC 3072
South Melbourne Market
Head to the office at South Melbourne Market, collect your map and bag, then roam the stalls in search of chocolate treats. Bookings are $5, and the money will go directly towards The Good Friday Appeal. Check it out from 9am to 11am on Thursday April 17. See more here.
📍322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Kool Kids Easter Wonderland
Head over to Royal Melbourne Hotel and have fun at the Kool Kids Easter Wonderland. Take part in an Easter Egg Hunt, try some arts and crafts, dance to a kid-friendly DJ, try out a fun new look at the Hair Station and more. It’s on from 10am to 1pm on Saturday April 12. See more here.
📍629 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Berwick Easter Fair
Visit Akoonah Park for the Berwick Easter Fair. Have fun with an Easter egg hunt, as well as rides, games, food trucks, show bags, face painting and more. It’s all happening from Friday April 18 to Monday April 21. The fair will run from 10am to 6pm each day. Stay updated here.
📍2 Cardinia St, Berwick VIC 3806
Overnewton Castle
Don’t miss the Annual Easter Extravaganza at Overnewton Castle. Although an Easter egg hunt hasn’t been specifically mentioned, there will be plenty of themed games and activities, including an Easter Bonnet Parade. If you’re lucky, the Easter Bunny will pay a visit. While you’re there, enjoy a lovely high tea. Check it out from 11am to 2pm on Saturday April 12. See more here.
📍51 Overnewton Rd, Keilor VIC 3036
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Head to this flower festival in the Dandenong Ranges and take part in their Easter Rabbit Hunt. Running from April 14 to 21, you’ll hunt rabbits instead of Easter eggs. This scavenger hunt will take you around the farm to find some mischievous rabbits in exchange for a sweet reward. The Easter Bunny will also make appearances from April 18 to 21. Find out more here.
357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan VIC 3795
Blue Lotus Water Garden
Head to Blue Lotus Water Garden and let the little ones have fun with Easter egg hunts in the fairy garden. Search for artificial eggs, then give them to the Easter Bunny and receive four, hen-size chocolate eggs. Each egg hunt takes about 30 minutes, and sessions run at 10:30am and 11:15 am from April 18 to 21. Booking online is required.
📍2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction VIC 3797
Balgownie Estate
Head to Balgownie Estate in the Yarra Valley and treat yourself to a delicious four-course lunch at their 1309 restaurant. This delectable meal includes a shared entrée, a selection of three mains and a choice of dessert. There’s a separate menu available for children aged 12 and under, and the kids will have an extra dose of fun with the annual Easter egg hunt. Lunch starts from 12pm on Sunday April 20. Learn more here.
1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
Yarra Valley or Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Head to either of these gorgeous chocolateries around the state, and take part in their famous Easter egg hunts. Search for four clues, and bring them to the Easter Bunny. Each participating child will then receive a special Easter Gift Box, filled with tasty chocolate eggs and mini bunnies. Spots are limited, and will take place at select times on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday. Tickets are $6.50 per child and bookings are essential. For the Yarra Valley, click here. For the Great Ocean Road, hop here.
📍35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 or 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228
Tokar Estate
On Easter Sunday, Tokar Estate will have fun for the whole family with an Easter egg hunt and a petting zoo. There will also be egg and bacon rolls, freshly baked hot cross buns and boozy hot chocolates. Enjoy live music from noon onwards. Platters, cocktails and wine tastings will be available until 5pm. Tickets are $45 for a family of two adults and up to three kids, and the egg hunt and petting zoo will run from 9:30am to 11am. See more here.
📍6 Maddens Ln, Coldstream VIC 3770
The Big Goose
Head to The Big Goose in Mornington and join the fun with their Easter Egg Scramble. Collect as many plastic eggs as you can until the Easter Bunny rings the bell, then take your goods to the counting station. Every child who participates will take home a bag of mini Easter eggs. On top of that, there will be Golden Eggs hidden around the farm, and if you find one, you’ll win a Big Goose plush toy. When you’re not taking part in the festivities, have fun around the farm with a petting barn, playgrounds, food trucks, live music and more. The Easter activities will take place from April 18 to 21. See more here.
📍233 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc VIC 3933
Marnong Estate
Take part in the Easter egg hunt at Marnong Estate on Saturday April 19. Children will collect mini chickens and bunnies, and trade them for a bag of chocolate eggs. There’s special prizes to be won, as well as face painting, live music and outdoor dining. See more here.
📍2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064
Bellarine Estate
Take part in the Easter Egg Hunt at Bellarine Estate. Search for chocolate eggs, then have fun around the winery with an animal farm, a jumping castle, face painting, live music and more. It’s all happening on Saturday April 19 from 9am. See more here.
📍2270 Portarlington Rd, Bellarine VIC 3223