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!
1. 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 March 30 and Sunday March 31. The egg hunts are split into age groups of 0-3, 4-7, 8-12 and 13 plus, with limited spots in each section.
After the hunt, check out the Easter bunny acrobats, bouncing their way around the park, as well as the cool rides and carnival treats. Easter egg hunt tickets must be purchased in advance. Learn more here.
18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182
2. 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. There’s no age limit or registration required. You can also collect Easter eggs from the roving Easter Bunny throughout the day. The egg hunt will take place on Sunday March 24 from 11am to 1pm. See more here.
30A The Centreway, Preston VIC 3072
3. Farm Vigano
The annual Easter egg hunt is coming back to Farm Vigano. Take your kids to see the Easter Bunny, snap a photo and participate in the hunt. Find the gold egg to receive a prize. Tickets are $10 per child. Coffee and hot cross buns will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will be donated to RCH Good Friday Appeal. This event will take place on Sunday March 31 at 9:30am. Find your tickets here.
📍10 Bushmans Way, South Morang VIC 3752
4. Melbourne’s Easter Carnival
Head to Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct for Melbourne’s Easter Carnival. There will be an Easter egg hunt, as well as pony rides, an egg and spoon race, animal feeding, a reptile farm, magic shows, face painting and more. Check it out from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31.
📍379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading VIC 3131
5. Berwick Easter Fair
Visit Akoonah Park for the Berwick Easter Fair. Have fun with an Easter egg hunt, as well as carnival rides, food trucks, an animal farm, show bags, face painting and more. It’s all happening from March 29 to April 1. The Easter egg hunts will run every 15 minutes, with tickets costing $15. Stay updated here.
📍2 Cardinia St, Berwick VIC 3806
6. Eynesbury Homestead
Excited for Easter? Want to start eating chocolate early? Get your chocolate fix by taking part in the Pre-Easter Sunday Kids Funday at Eynesbury Homestead on Sunday March 24. Take part in the Easter egg hunt, then have fun with pony rides, inflatable rides and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There will also be a screening of the movie Hop. Tickets are $10, and the event will run from 12pm to 5pm. See more here.
487 Eynesbury Rd, Eynesbury VIC 3338
7. Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Head to this flower festival in the Dandenong Ranges and take part in their Easter Rabbit Hunt. Running from March 30 to April 1, you’ll hunt rabbits instead of Easter eggs. This scavenger hunt will take you around the farm to find rabbits. Once you’ve written down all their names on the clue sheet, take your answers to the shop to claim the prize, which includes a cuddly bunny, and eight Cadbury eggs. The Easter Hunt costs $10 per person and is suitable for all ages. There’s only 250 hunt spots available each day, so if you’d like to participate, it’s best to arrive early. Find out more here.
357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan VIC 3795
8. Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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, sharing plates, your choice of main and your 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 March 31. Learn more here.
1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
9. 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. See more here.
35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 or 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228
10. Tokar Estate
On Easter Sunday, Tokar Estate will have fun for the whole family with an Easter egg hunt and a petting zoo. Tickets are $45 for a family of two adults and up to three kids, and these Easter activities will run from 9:30am to 11:30am. There will also be fresh hot cross buns and wine tastings available at the cellar door. Learn more here.
6 Maddens Ln, Coldstream VIC 3770
11. Boneo Discovery Park
Boneo Discovery Park is kicking off the day with their traditional Easter egg hunt, with special areas for the little ones and the bigger kids. On top of the egg hunt, there will also be egg and spoon races, bunny hop sack races, face painting, craft activities and appearances from the Easter bunny. If you’re keen for more, try the Bilby Discovery Hunt or Scavenger Hunt and explore the park. It’s all happening on Sunday March 31, and all Easter activities are included with standard park entry. Learn more here.
📍695 Limestone Road, Fingal Victoria 3939
12. 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 and more. The Easter activities will take place from March 29 to April 1. See more here.
📍233 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Moorooduc VIC 3933