Celebrating Easter 2023 in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

The best things in life are sweet! Whether you believe it’s the Easter Bunny or the Easter Bilby who delivers eggs to Australian children, have fun celebrating Easter 2023 with your family at these events in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region.

Easter Celebrations at Hunter Valley Gardens

Friday 7 April – Sunday 9 April 2023 | Hunter Valley Gardens | Adult: $38, Child $28 ( 4 – 15 years old), Family $116 | Website

Why you should go: Take part in the Hunter Valley’s largest Easter Egg Hunt at Hunter Valley Gardens during the Easter Long Weekend. Children can enjoy a special Easter Egg Hunt on Friday 7, Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 April. Easter Egg Hunt tickets are $2 and can only be booked online after purchasing Mega Creatures tickets. Numbers are strictly limited and session times for Easter Egg Hunts are non-transferable. Upon completing the hunt, each child will receive 1 Easter chocolate. Special 10am hunt for children 6yrs and under.

In addition to the hunt, there’s tons of activities for kids to enjoy over the long weekend including animatronic Mega Creatures which is on during the school holidays and the rides of Hunter Valley Gardens to enjoy.

Egg-stravaganza Easter Special at Hunter Valley Horses

Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April 2023 | 917 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin | Adults and Children $15| Website

Why you should go: The eggs are missing and Farmer Bunny needs your help. Answer the riddles, feed the farm animals and solve the mystery to collect your award. Fun for the whole family. Take a walk around The Farm at your own pace! Collect a farm map and bucket of food for the animals at the starting point ( next to the Pony Barn) and make your way around to feed the animals. This is a great way for kids to get up close and personal with the barn yard crew. Including sheep, goats, cows, ducks, chickens, donkey, mules, pigs, ponies, bulls, llamas, alpacas and more!

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park Easter Egg Adventure

Friday 7 April – Monday 10 April 2023 | 138 Lomas Lane, Nulkaba | Adults and Children $15| Website

Why you should go: From 9am on each day of the Easter Long Weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday! Find one of 150 Easter Eggs hidden in the grounds of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park for a guaranteed prize ranging from: Animal Encounters, Annual Passes, Dance Class Vouchers, Toys, Soccer Balls, Backpacks and of course plenty of Chocolate Easter Eggs! Tickets ONLY $15 (suitable for ages 3 to 12 years old).

Easter Fun Day at Hunter Wetlands Centre

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Hunter Wetlands Centre | 9.30-1.30pm | Adults & kids 3 and over $7.50, $25 for (family) | Details

Why you should go: Hop along to the Hunter Wetlands Centre for some Easter fun. There’ll be a jumping castle, dip-netting, Easter craft, reptile encounters, a Bunny Trail to follow and, of course, meet the Easter Bunny! These activities are free with entry. Enjoy a sausage sizzle, eat at the Wetlands Café or bring a picnic. Visitors are required to pre-purchase tickets for this event. All tickets must be booked online. Please have your ticket/s available on your phone or printed out, clearly visible, for checking at the gate on arrival.

Easter Bunny Tea Party at Marketown West

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Marketown West (opp. Baker’s Delight) | 10am – 1pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Children are invited to join the Easter Bunny at Marketown West for a morning of Easter fun! Dine on delicious Easter treats before you make your own Easter themed tote bag. Bookings essential. For children aged 12 and under.

Easter Saturday at Argenton Hotel

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Argenton Hotel | 12pm – 4pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Enjoy some Easter Fun at Argenton Hotel. There’s a kids jumping castle, facepainting and live entertainment. Book to make a reservation.

Jungle Easter Egg Hunt – Maitlanes Maitland

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Moore Street, Maitland | 9.30 – 12pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Participants will be given one coloured Easter egg at the start of their session, and will need to spend the next 15 minutes finding the matching colours in the laneway. Once all matching eggs have been collected, they will receive a voucher for the Darrell Lea Chocolate Shop in The Levee. Activity is for those aged 2 – 12 years old, guardian supervision required at all times. Registered spaces only be held until ten minutes after the session start time, otherwise spaces will be released to the waitlist. Book online.

Easter Activity Trail at NAB Laneway & Stillsbury Lane

Saturday 8 April 2023 | High Street, Maitland | Free | Details

Why you should go: Venture out to explore a morning of Easter activities at Maitlanes in NAB Laneway and Stillsbury Lane. Start your morning at Stillsbury Lane to attend one the free kids activities run by local artist Nina Katzmarski. Here, kids can create their own basket, perfect for collecting treats, or a decorate their own own Easter Egg to take home. The morning will be complete with roving performers throughout the Levee and free face painting for kids in NAB Laneway – the perfect way to spend Easter Saturday in Maitland.

Charlie’s Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Charlestown Square (Lvl 1, outside Myer) | 10am – 2pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Charlie’s Easter Egg Hunt is back and BIGGER than ever! Register your children and redeem your map during your session on Saturday, 8 April to go on the most epic Easter Egg Hunt around Charlestown Square.

Build-A-Bunny at Raymond Terrace Marketplace

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Raymond Terrace Marketplace, Raymond Terrace | 9am – 3.30pm | $5 per child | Details

Why you should go: Head to Marketplace Raymond Terrace these Easter school holidays to Build-A-Bunny with Build-A-Bear. For $5 per guest, children will be able to bring to life their very own furry friend in a fun heart ceremony. Bookings essential.

Easter Saturday Fun Day at Club Lambton

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Club Lambton | 12-3pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Join Club Lambton on the green from 12-3pm for a family fun day this Easter Saturday. There will be FREE live music, petting zoo & face painting. Book your table by visiting their website.

2023 Microsprint Masters at Lake Liddell Speedbowl

Saturday 8 April & Sunday 9 April 2023 | Lake Liddell Speedbowl | 12-3pm | $20 Adults. Kids Under 10 are free | Details

The Easter bunny is headed to the bowl Sunday night Make sure the kids don’t miss out on a great night full of thrills, spills and chocolate. Kids under 10 are FREE both Saturday and Sunday night! There are two different race meetings featuring Winged 600s, Postie bikes and go karts.

Easter Sunday Family Fun Day at Hotel Elermore

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Hotel Elermore | From 10am | Free | Details

Why you should go: Head to Hotel Elermore on Easter Sunday. The fun starts at 10am and includes an Easter Egg hunt, petting zoo, free face painting, drawing competitions, live music and more.

Easter Sunday Family Fun Day at Sydney Junction Hotel

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Sydney Junction Hotel | 11am – 4pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Join Sydney Junction Hotel this Easter Sunday for a fun filled day for the whole family including an Easter Egg Hunt, free kids Easter arts & crafts activities, Jumping Castle and Live Music for Mum & Dad from 1pm.

Easter Sunday at Argenton Hotel

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Argenton Hotel | 12pm – 3pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: See the Easter Bunny at Argenton Hotel. He’ll be dropping by at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Live entertainment from 12pm – 3pm. Book to make a reservation.

Giant Easter Egg Hunt at B Farm at Murrays

Sunday 9 April 2023 | B Farm at Murrays | 11am | Free | Details

Why you should go: Join the B Farm Team and the Easter Bunny for a giant Easter Egg hunt through the vines and around the picnic area on Easter Sunday at 11am. There will be free kids activities including jumping castles and facepainting and a VIP visit from the Easter Bunny. Registration is required.

Easter Day at Richmond Vale Railway Museum

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Richmond Vale Railway Museum | 9.30-4pm | $16.00 adults, $11.00 concession, $7.50 children 5-15 yrs, free entry for under 5’s | Details

Why you should go: Sunday April 9 will see Easter activities at RVRM. Treasure hunts and craft activities will be available throughout the day. At about 12 noon the annual Easter egg hunt will be held. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. The regular train and mini-train rides will also be available, the mining museum will be open and other displays available. The souvenir shop has lots of stock to tempt you while the kiosk will satisfy your hunger. Once through the gates you have the run of the site for the day. Gates open 9.30am, first train 10.00am, last train 3.00pm.

Easter Bunny Visit and Egg Hunt at Shoal Bay Country Club

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Shoal Bay Country Club | 12-2pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Enjoy an egg-cellent Easter Sunday with Shoal Bay Country Club’s free kids activities from 12-2pm. Gather up the whole family on Sunday 9th April and watch the little ones light up with joy as they take part in their massive annual Easter Egg Hunt, before meeting the Easter Bunny himself! Stick around for a delicious sea-side meal and live music from 2:30pm.

Easter Sunday Fun Day at Club Charlestown

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Club Charlestown | 12-3pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Join Club Charlsetown from 12-3pm for a family fun day this Easter Sunday. There will be FREE live music, petting zoo, face painting and Easter Bunny appearance. Book your table by visiting their website.

Mega Easter Egg Hunt at Rafferty’s Resort

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Rafferty’s Resort, Cam’s Wharf | 9-11am | Free | Details

Why you should go: It sounds like there’s an exciting Easter event happening at Rafferty’s Resort! The Mega Easter Egg Hunt starting at 9am on Easter Sunday is sure to be a fun activity for kids and adults alike. There will be face painters and balloon twisters to add to the festive atmosphere. And of course, no Easter event would be complete without the Easter Bunny! Make sure to arrive on time at the starting line to not miss out on the excitement. And don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets to collect all the eggs you’ll find. Plenty of coffee and breakfast options on site too!

The Great Mac Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday 9 April 2023 | Museum of Art and Culture yapang, Lake Macquarie | 9-11am | $12 per adult, $12 per child art making/egg hunt | Details

Why you should go: Young children and their families can enjoy Easter inspired art activities guided by friendly art museum educators at the Museum of Art and Culture yapang, Lake Macquarie. In addition to the Great Mac Easter Egg Hunt all tickets will include entry to view the Archibald Prize 2022 between the hours 9-11am. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The art activities will take approximately half an hour to complete.

Snitch’s Easter Egg Hunt at Maitland Gaol

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Maitland Gaol | 9.30-11.30am | Tickets from $10.00 | Details

Why you should go: At Snitch’s Easter Egg Hunt, children will explore the Maitland Gaol site looking for coloured Easter eggs. Follow the map to find specially marked locations to complete the code word puzzle. Whilst your scouring the cells for eggs, keep your eyes peeled for the golden egg, you must just get an extra special prize! Once you’ve completed the code word puzzle, return your map to receive a chocolate easter surprise. Once you’ve completed the hunt, feel free to download the Maitland Gaol app and stay onsite to complete the Snitch’s Gaol Exploration, a fun self guided audio tour designed for children. Bookings Essential, children must be supervised by parent or carer at all times.

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