Family Guide to Easter Egg Hunts in Melbourne 2026

Family Guide to Easter Egg Hunts in Melbourne 2026

Easter is almost here, and families across Melbourne are gearing up for the best Easter egg hunts in 2026. From classic chocolate-filled hunts to interactive outdoor adventures, farms, gardens, and iconic attractions are offering fun-filled experiences for kids of all ages. The Easter long weekend runs from 3 – 6 April 2026, with plenty of opportunities for little ones to discover hidden eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy family-friendly entertainment across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Last updated: 18 March 2026

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Top Easter Egg Hunts to Experience in Melbourne 2026

The Great Easter Egg Hunt – Luna Park Melbourne

Celebrate Easter at Luna Park Melbourne this autumn school holidays with unlimited rides, carnival fun, and the Great Easter Egg Hunt! Families can zoom on the Speedy Beetle coaster, enjoy gentle thrills like the Happy Swing and Moon Balloons, and explore delicious carnival treats while meeting the Easter Bunny and watching acrobatic performances. Thousands of chocolate eggs will be hidden across designated zones for kids to collect, and back by popular demand, a mysterious Golden Egg will be hidden on Easter Saturday and Sunday for a special prize. Tickets on sale now.

Date: 4 & 5 April 2026
Time: 12.30 pm – 4.15 pm
Location: Luna Park, St Kilda
Price: Easter egg hunt is $11 with a Unlimited Rides Ticket. Please note: Annual Pass Holders will only need to purchase a $11 Egg Hunt Ticket through their online account if they wish to participate in the egg hunt

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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt – Chirnside Park

The Giant Easter Egg Hunt in Chirnside Park is a fun-filled annual family event hosted by Life Ministry Church, offering pre-school and primary-aged children the chance to search for a bucket load of Easter eggs while enjoying two free turns on giant inflatables, free face painting, one balloon animal per child, music, and entertainment. Limited to 1,200 children, the event includes age-grouped hunt sessions to keep things safe and fair, plus open sessions for flexibility, with food, drinks, lollies, and ice creams available to purchase from the Refill Café at Oxley Stadium.

Date: 4 April 2026
Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm
Location: Life Ministry Church (Oxley Stadium / Oxley College Oval), 15-49 Old Melbourne Rd.
Chirnside Park, Victoria
Price: $16 (accompanying parents are free to come and watch)

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The Big Goose Easter Eggstraveganza!

Get ready for The Big Goose Easter Eggstraveganza from 3 – 6 April, a fun-filled family Easter experience at the farm! Join the Easter Egg Scramble for children (under 2’s $5 to participate), collect as many plastic eggs as you can, and take home a token bag of mini eggs. Hunt for Golden Eggs hidden around the farm to win a Big Goose plush toy, or find the special golden ostrich egg for a major prize. Enjoy live music from local artists daily, 12–2 pm, and grab a bite from food trucks or bring your own picnic. Plus, all your favourite farm attractions are included: adventure and pirate ship playgrounds, tractor rides, sheepdog and reptile shows, tyre maze, petting barn, wildlife park, and animal feeding. Tickets are online bookings only, numbers are strictly limited, and the farm is open 10am–4pm daily. No free tickets or discount vouchers will be accepted during Easter weekend.

Date: 3 – 6 April 2026
Location: 233 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Moorooduc

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Easter Rabbit Hunt – Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers

For something different, families can join a scavenger-style Easter hunt searching for hidden rabbits around the flower farm instead of eggs. Once all clues are completed, kids receive a chocolate reward. The Easter Bunny will make appearances over the Easter Weekend 3 – 6 April.

Date: 30 March – 6 April 2026
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Tesselaar 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
Price: additional fees apply

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Easter Bunny Hunt – Warratina Lavender Farm

Hop into some school holiday fun at the Easter Bunny Hunt, running daily from 4 – 19 April, 10 am to 4 pm. Families are invited to explore the gardens, enjoy a relaxed picnic, and keep the kids entertained as they search for bunnies hidden around the farm. Simply register at the Lavender Shop before sending little explorers off on their hunt, once they return having found the bunnies, they will receive a sweet Easter treat. There’s also the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and snap a photo, making it a lovely, low-key day out for families during the holidays.

Date: 4 – 19 April 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Warratina Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock
Price: FREE Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter at South Melbourne Market

Celebrate Easter with family fun at South Melbourne Market, where the Annual Easter Egg Hunt returns on Thursday, 2 April 2026, to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. Kids can also meet the Easter Bunny and collect chocolate eggs during special visits throughout the week.

Date:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Easter Bunny Visits
Wednesday 1 April 2026: 10 am – 1 pm
Thursday 2 April 2026: 10 am – 1 pm
Saturday 4 April 2026: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: South Melbourne Markets
Price: Tickets will be on sale soon

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Skyline Melbourne Easter Egg Hunt 2026

Celebrate Easter with the Skyline Melbourne Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026 at Polly Woodside Park on the front lawn of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Children can join age-based Easter egg hunt sessions, allowing kids to search for colourful eggs alongside others their own age. Younger children may be accompanied by an adult in the hunt area, while older kids can explore independently. The Easter Bunny will also hop by during each session to help guide the egg hunters.

Arrive early to collect a free arts and crafts activity before your session, then continue the fun at Skyline Melbourne with $5 off the Skyline Wheel or mini golf when you present your Easter Egg Hunt ticket.

Date: 28 – 29 March 2026
Time: 11.30 am – 5 pm
Location: Polly Woodside Park, Melbourne
Price: $5 + BF

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Berwick Easter Fair – Melbourne’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt

Celebrate the Easter long weekend with four days of family fun at the Berwick Easter Fair, held at Akoonah Park. One of the biggest highlights is Melbourne’s largest Easter Egg Hunt, running across all four days of the fair. This year’s Farmyard Egg Hunt invites children to explore a charming farm-themed setting filled with colourful eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny, with hunters collecting imitation eggs and exchanging them at the end for either chocolate Easter eggs or a plush toy prize.

Alongside the egg hunt, families can enjoy a lively fair atmosphere with rides, entertainment and plenty of activities for kids throughout the weekend. The event also proudly supports the Good Friday Appeal, with visitors encouraged to bring a gold coin donation to help raise funds for children’s medical services across Victoria.

Date: 3 – 6 April 2026
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Location: Akoonah Park, Berwick
Egg Hunt Price: $15–$20 per child

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The Great Bilby & Bunny Easter Egg Hunt

Celebrate Easter surrounded by nature at Boneo Discovery Park with The Great Bilby & Bunny Easter Egg Hunt, part of the park’s Easter in the Wetlands long weekend celebrations. This family-friendly event combines outdoor adventure with Easter fun, making it a great day out for kids and adults alike.

Children can search for hidden eggs during the Great Bilby & Bunny Egg Hunt, with two hunt zones for different age groups, so everyone can join in the fun. Along the way, families can explore the wetlands, complete the Bilby Discovery Trail, enjoy creative craft activities, face painting and Easter-themed games, and meet the Easter Bunny.

Date: Sunday 6 April 2026
Location: Boneo Discovery Park
Price: Adult: $24, Senior: $20, Child: $20, Family: $79

Tickets include park entry, Easter activities and the Great Bilby & Bunny Easter Egg Hunt.

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Funfields Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Easter fun at Funfields Themepark for the annual Funfields Easter Egg Hunt, where 50,000 Cadbury chocolate eggs will be hidden for kids to discover.

Children can search for sweet treats throughout the park, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy face painting during this festive Easter celebration. It’s a great way for families to add some extra fun to a day at one of Victoria’s favourite theme parks.

Date: Saturday 4 April 2026
Location: Funfields Themepark, 2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea

Price: Free for children 12 years and under with a full-price Day Pass or Season Pass, $9 Egg Hunt ticket required for children under 100cm or those entering on discounted tickets (including complimentary, Black Friday, 2-Day Pass or End-of-Season Sale tickets). Tickets for the egg hunt are available at the gate on the day if available and are not sold separately online.

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FREE Easter Egg Hunt at Mt Buller 2026

Celebrate Easter on the slopes with a day of family fun at Mt Buller, featuring the RT Edgar Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, 5 April 2026, 11:30 am – 12 pm, where 10,000 hidden eggs await keen-eyed kids ready to collect chocolatey treasures.

Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12 pm
Location: Mt Buller Village, VIC
Price: Free Easter Egg Hunt

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Cottage by the Sea Easter Festival 2026 – Easter Egg Hunt at Bellarine Estate Winery

Hop into the Easter spirit at the Cottage by the Sea Easter Festival on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at Bellarine Estate Winery, featuring a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for kids to explore and discover hidden treasures throughout the venue.

Families can enjoy a full day of festive activities, including live music by The Mik Maks, Golden Egg Hunt raffle, face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, delicious food vendors and a variety of market stalls, all while supporting the vital work of Cottage by the Sea, a charity providing respite and support for children and families in need across Victoria.

Date: 4 April 2026
Time: from 9 am
Location: Bellarine Estate Winery, Bellarine, VIC
Price:
Adult: A$27.20 (incl. A$2.20 fee)
Kids + Egg Hunt (0–4 yrs): A$21.98 (Egg Hunt starts 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am; includes entry; adult ticket required)
Kids + Egg Hunt (5–8 yrs): A$21.98 (Egg Hunt starts 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm; includes entry; adult ticket required)
Kids + Egg Hunt (9–12 yrs): A$21.98 (Egg Hunt starts 2:00pm, 2:30pm; includes entry; adult ticket required)
Kids 12–17 (No Egg Hunt): A$16.76 (adult ticket required)
Kids 1–12 (No Egg Hunt): A$11.54 (adult ticket required)

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Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery Easter Egg Hunts

Join the Chocolaterie Easter Egg Hunt from 3 – 5 April 2026 at selected times for a chocolate-filled family adventure! Kids under 12 can hunt for eggs alongside the Easter Bunnies – Hoppy, Floppy, and Poppy – and enjoy hands-on festive fun. Tickets are $7.50 + BF per child. Bookings are essential as spots sell out fast, so secure your place today for this delicious Easter weekend experience!

Date: 3 – 5 April 2026
Location: 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae

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Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt – Bendigo Easter Festival

Join one of Victoria’s biggest Easter egg hunts as part of the Bendigo Easter Festival. The Vision Australia Easter Egg Hunt returns to Rosalind Park on Good Friday, where more than 100,000 chocolate Easter eggs will be hidden in straw for children to discover.

Across the day, more than 4,500 children will take part in hunts organised by separate age groups and time slots, ensuring everyone gets a chance to join the fun. Families can also meet the friendly Seeing Eye Dogs from Vision Australia, who will be part of the Easter celebrations.

The event includes accessible sessions to ensure all children can take part. A sensory-friendly hunt offers tactile and audio cues, smaller group sizes and a calm environment for children who benefit from sensory adjustments. A mobility-accessible hunt features reachable egg placements, smooth pathways and extra space for children using mobility aids.

Date: Friday 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Rosalind Park, Bendigo
Price: $18 per child

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Tips for Planning Your Easter Egg Hunt Adventure

To make the most of the Easter long weekend in Melbourne 2026, consider these tips:

• Book early, popular events sell out quickly

• Check age group sessions before purchasing tickets

• Bring baskets or bags if not provided

• Arrive early for parking at large venues

• Combine your hunt with a playground, picnic, or day trip

• If it’s a hot day, bring an esky to store the chocolate eggs in

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