Melbourne Easter is about the gorgeous Autumn season in Melbourne. It's also a long weekend so fun is aplenty. Easter is also generally school holiday time and kids and adults alike can enjoy an Easter egg hunt along the featured parks of the Yarra River. Go on get out and about in Melbourne and scramble some eggs this Easter! Melbourne's restaurants and cafés and venues are welcoming with an Easter spirit with eggcellent themes that will add to the enjoyment!
Melbourne Hotels are hopping to it and making sure guests are welcomed in a special way. On Good Friday most restaurants will have Fish as the special of the day and some venues that specialise in seafood are booked out weeks before. So hurry scurry people and get your friends together to make the most of the fun that is Easter in marvellous Melbourne.
Melbourne Easter Ideas for 2026
Enjoy our guide of some ideas for things to do in Melbourne over the Easter long weekend.
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Easter Sunday High Tea
Tucked along the Yarra River, Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne sets the scene for a refined Easter Sunday with tiered stands of handcrafted sweets, savouries, and flowing tea in a tranquil, elegant setting.
Book for Easter High Tea by the river.
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Brewmanity
Easter Staycation
Make the most of the long weekend with an Easter Staycation at Brewmanity, where cold beers, rooftop city views, and live entertainment come together for the ultimate Melbourne holiday-at-home experience.
Book your Easter Staycation now.
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Grazeland
Easter Weekend
This Easter weekend, Grazeland Melbourne is the place to be, with doors open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday, offering a vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.
Celebrate Easter at Grazeland
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Fargo & Co
Easter: Bunny's Boozy Weekend
Hop into Bunny's Boozy Weekend at Fargo and Co, where cheeky cocktails, bites, and DJ beats bring Easter energy to Richmond's favourite rooftop spot-perfect for celebrating in style with friends.
Book your spot now for Easter
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Yarra Botanica
Easter Long Weekend
Celebrate the Easter Long Weekend with riverfront sips, live music, and local flavours at Yarra Botanica-where laid-back vibes and stunning Yarra views set the scene for a memorable Melbourne escape.
Book your Easter weekend riverside session
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Young & Jackson
Easter Long Weekend
Grab your besties and enjoy all the Easter Food Specials on offer at this Iconic Melbourne venue. Young & Jackson is the perfect Easter destination to catch up with friends and family.
Open All Weekend | Football LIVE & Loud
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Plus 5
Sweet Treats & Easter Sips!
Indulge in Sweet Treats & Easter Sips at Plus 5, where riverside charm meets decadent desserts and themed cocktails like Easter Cookie Pizzas & Hot Cross Bun Martinis-ideal for a deliciously fun celebration on Melbourne's South Wharf.
Book your Easter experience at Plus 5.
Eggcellent Plans for Easter 2026 in Melbourne
Looking to venture out this Easter? Check out our quick guide for some of the best locations and outings in the Melbourne over Easter.
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Melbourne | Young & Jackson
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Easter Long Weekend | Hop to it this Easter at a Melbourne Icon. Enjoy a long weekend full of live music and hop heavy beers. Head on in and be treated to some eggciting Easter food & drink specials. |
| Southbank | BearBrass
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Easter Weekend Dining | BearBrass is open every day over Easter so join the team for some eggcellent eats and spectacular drinks by the Yarra this Easter. |
| Richmond | Fargo & Co
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Easter: Bunny's Boozy Weekend | Easter gets cheeky at Fargo and Co with cocktails, DJs, and rooftop vibes-Bunny's Boozy Weekend is the ultimate long weekend party in Richmond. Reserve your spot for Easter fun. |
| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel
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Easter Long Weekend | Enjoy the Easter Long Weekend at the Temperance Hotel. With fantastic Easter specials and DJ line ups all weekend. Why not try a declicious roast on Easter Sunday. |
| Southbank | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
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Easter Sunday Roast at P.J.'s | It's a big Easter Weekend at P.J.'s in Southbank. Enjoy Live music and drinks specials over the Easter Weekend and a Traditional Sunday Roast on Easter Sunday. |
| Southbank | Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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Easter Weekend Dining | Ludlow will be open all Easter Weekend for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Enjoy the scrumptious a la carte menu in the dining room or select your favourites from the bar menu in the public bar and terrace. |
| South Melbourne | Brewmanity
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Easter Staycation | Easter at Brewmanity means fresh beer, rooftop vibes, and live tunes-perfect for a laid-back city escape without leaving Melbourne. Secure your Easter plans today. |
| Geelong | Novotel Geelong
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Easter Weekend at Tempo | Tempo Kitchen & Bar at Novotel Geelong is the perfect destination for your Easter Long Weekend Celebrations. Enjoy their renowned Easter Sunday Breakfast and Lunch Buffets, featuring an array of delectable dishes and festive treats. On Easter Saturday & Monday you can savour a buffet breakfast plus a limited a la carte menu for lunch, and dinner will also be available on Easter Saturday. Secure your table now for an unforgettable Easter experience at Tempo. |
| Southbank | Yarra Botanica
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Easter Long Weekend | Enjoy Easter vibes with drinks, live tunes, and riverfront views at Yarra Botanica-perfect for a relaxing weekend with friends in Melbourne. Secure your Easter spot by the river. |
| South Wharf | BangPop
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Hop into Easter at BangPop | Celebrate Easter at BangPop with limited-edition specials that infuse bold Thai flavours into festive treats. Enjoy Golden Triangle and Bangkok Noir cocktails and a indulgent dessert of Banana & White Chocolate Spring Rolls. Book your Easter feast at BangPop. |
| Brunswick | What The Putt
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Easter Indoor Mini-Golf Fun | Gather the mates this Easter for some Indoor mini Golf at What the Putt. Have fun with the 18 hole themed mini golf course plus arcade, tables games and more. |
| Aireys Inlet | Great Ocean Road Mini Golf
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Easter Long Weekend Adventure | Get out of Melbourne and travel up the coast this Easter Long Weekend and enjoy a Mini-Golf Adventure at Great Ocean Road Mini Golf. Fun for the whole family with 2 mini golf courses and more. |
| Port Melbourne | Rubira's
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Easter Seafood Dining | Rubira's in Port Melbourne offer the freshest and best Seafood in town. If you want fish this Easter then come and dine with John. Simply Sensational Seafood for Easter. Book a table for Easter. |
| Vermont South | Swing Factory Morack Public Golf
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Easter Weekend Mini Golf Outing | Head out to Morack Public Golf for a round of Mini Golf this Easter Weekend. Enjoy the 2 fantastic 18 hole courses designed to cater to differing skill levels. |
| Dingley | Goanna Golf Dingley
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Active Easter Weekend | Keep active over the Easter Long Weekend with a round of Mini Golf at Goanna Golf. Featuring two uniquely themed 18-hole mini golf courses. |
| Melbourne | Riverland Bar
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Easter Footy Pre-Game | Fancy a bit of footy this Easter? Enjoy some food and drinks before heading to the 'G at Riverland |
| South Wharf | Plus 5
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Sweet Treats & Easter Sips! | Easter at Plus 5 brings sweet treats (Easter Cookie Pizzas), festive cocktails ( Hot Cross Bun Martinis), and waterfront vibes-perfect for a laid-back celebration on South Wharf with friends Reserve your Easter table now. |
| Albert Park | Albert Park Mini Golf
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Easter Mini Golf Adventure | Tee off this Easter Weekend with friends and family for a minigolf adventure at Albert Park Mini Golf. Enjoy the fantastic outdoor 18 hole mini golf course close to the city. |
| Fitzroy | Perseverance
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Easter Weekend Celebrations | This Easter Long Weekend celebrate at the Perseverance. Enjoy good times with a blend of lively party vibes and a relaxed bar ambience. Perseverance will be closed on Good Friday. |
| Wheelers Hill | Wetlands Mini Golf
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Easter Eggciting Mini Golf | This Easter Weekend treat the family to an eggciting adventure with a round of Mini Golf at Wetlands. You'll love their 2 fantastic 18 hole courses. |
| Richmond | Harlow
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Easter Long Weekend | Kick the Easter Long Weekend off on the dancefloor at Harlow in Richmond DJs til late. Then all weekend enjoy some fantastic Easter specials and entertainment! |
| Melbourne | Stamford Plaza Melbourne
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Mad Hatter's Easter High Tea | Embrace the Bonkers and Brilliant this Easter with the Mad Hatter's High Tea at the Stamford Plaza. Treat the family to an indulgent High Tea. Enjoy Prizes for Best Costume and check out the Accommodation on offer. |
| Southbank | Hopscotch
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Easter Long Weekend | Join the team at Hopscotch over the Easter Long Weekend for some eggcellent Easter specials. Plus a huge line up of LIVE music and DJs. |
Easter 2026 Community Events for Melbourne
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Melbourne | Royal Children's Hospital
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Good Friday Appeal | The Good Friday Appeal is an annual fundraiser held behalf of Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital. The proceeds from the appeal help the Royal Children's Hospital in providing world class medical care to sick and injured children. Donate Now! |
| Bells Beach | Rip Curl Pro
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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2025 | Easter is Bells for those that love surfing or the surf culture. Come ring the Bell. Check out the details. |
More Easter ideas
Tasty hot cross buns out for a fabulous breakfast with friends or a Easter egg hunt with the family. And Melbourne has some of the best parks and gardens to explore that look sensational in Autumn.
More Melbourne Autumn Big Days
Once the Easter bunny has left the next of the Big Days of Autumn for Melbourne is Anzac Day which is on the 25th April Make sure you checkout the ideas for planning ahead next Big Day being Anzac Day Melbourne.