With the Easter long weekend (7–10 April 2023) just around the corner, we've got the information you need to plan your best Easter yet. From attractions to events and the stores open across Melbourne, this guide will help you lock in your Easter plans.
Enter this quirky hotel, ride the lift and then check out all the fun games hidden behind each hotel room. Some will test your skill, others your speed, but whatever the case you'll have to work together to get those points.
This indoor mini golf course for adults is rollicking good fun. There's pop culture themes, late-night hours and food and drinks for purchase.
Visit Australia’s oldest zoo which is home to over 300 animals from Australia and abroad.
Learn the art of shaking and stirring your favourite cocktails – so you can be the bartender at home, naturally. This class comes with a matching meze to tuck into.
If your favourite thing to do over Easter is to sit back and relax, look no further than this 2-hour cruise with commentary and picture-perfect views of Melbourne’s best sights.
If you believe that the long weekend is all about relaxing and catching up with family and friends then why not throw an activity into the mix with a learn-to-paint class? At the end you'll even have a unique artwork to show for it.
Drive south to the Mornington Peninsula for a relaxing day with the family. Wander among the mazes, puzzles and sculptures then relax on the green with a picnic.
If you’ve got kids at home eagerly awaiting the Easter Bunny’s arrival on 17 April, why not use up some of their energy by visiting the Moonlit Sanctuary?
Be part of the artwork at ARTVO, an art museum that defies reality and lets you step into the picture. It's great for all ages and is bound to entertain the smaller members of the family with their big imaginations.
If you’re yet to find your signature dish to take to dinner parties, spend the Easter weekend perfecting your culinary skills with a Thai food cooking class.
Grab 9 of your closest mates and spend a day on the water steering your own luxury boat down the Yarra. A fridge and esky are included so don't forget to bring some food and drink to share.
Steal away from the busy city today and immerse yourself in nature by walking the canopy of this local rainforest. It's a 1-hour, family friendly walk with plenty of stops for kids to learn about the habitat.
Looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush to fill the Easter long weekend? Enjoy some friendly competition with friends or family with a 30-lap go-karting experience at an indoor Port Melbourne karting track.
Make the Easter long weekend even more memorable with a hot air ballooning experience over Melbourne followed by a champagne breakfast located at the Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne.
Spend a night out on Yarra River and enjoy a 4-course gourmet dinner with a selection of drinks including beer, wine and spirits. If that doesn’t completely satisfy you, there’s tea, coffee, dessert and a cheese plate to follow.
Gumbuya World has all the makings of a fun family day out – from roller-coaster rides and wildlife encounters to themed food. There's even water slides and wave pools to cool your jets on balmy days.
Hang out with marine life at SEA LIFE as you make your way around 4 areas: Antarctica, Weird and Wonderful, River to Reef and Sharks Alive – all filled with some of the most popular creatures in the ocean.
Perfect for a rainy day, gather your friends and family for a virtual reality experience in a prime Melbourne CBD location.
Visiting Melbourne? Perhaps you're a history buff (or are the parent of one)? This ghost tour takes you through the city's spooky past where decadency and opium dens ruled the streets. Tours run from Friday to Sunday.
| Shopping centre | Good Friday | Saturday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanston Street | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open |
| Melbourne Central | Closed | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm |
| Southgate Melbourne | 10am-8pm | 10am-8pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-7pm |
| Highpoint Shopping Centre | Closed | 9am-7pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm |
| Westfield Doncaster | Closed | 9am-6pm | 10am-5pm | 9am-5pm |
| Northland Shopping Centre | Closed | 9am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm |
| Chapel Street | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open |
| Chadstone Shopping Centre | Closed | 9am-9pm | 10am-6pm | 10am-6pm |
| Clarendon Centre | TBC | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | TBC |
| Bridge Road, Richmond | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open | Some shops are open |
| Attraction | Good Friday | Saturday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium | 9.30am-5pm | 9.30am-5pm | 9.30am-5pm | 9.30am-5pm | Adrenaline |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre | 9am-7pm | 9am-7pm | 9am-7pm | 9am-7pm | Adrenaline |
| Werribee Zoo | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | Adrenaline |
| Otway Fly Treetop Adventure | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | RedBalloon |
| Melbourne Zoo | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | Klook |
| Melbourne Skydeck | 12pm-9pm | 12pm-10pm | 12pm-9pm | 12pm-9pm | RedBalloon |
| Melbourne Museum | Closed | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | Book through Melbourne Museum |
| Immigration Museum | Closed | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | Book through Immigration Museum |
| Name | Address | Opening hours | Cuisine | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Grill by Smile Thai | 151 Montague St, South Melbourne | Monday - Friday: 11:30am-10pm Saturday - Sunday: 4pm-10pm | Thai, BBQ | Groupon |
| Est.1906 | 79-81 Charles Street, Seddon VIC 301179-81 Charles Street, Seddon VIC 3011 | Monday - Saturday:7am - 3pm Sunday/Public Holiday:8am-3pm | Cafe, Vegan friendly, Australian | Groupon |
| The Jolly Miller Café | 136 Main Street,, Bacchus Marsh | Monday - Sunday:7am - 5pm | Cafe, Australian | Groupon |
| The Sri Lounge | 116 Newquay Promenade, Docklands | Wednesday-Friday: 5:30pm - 10pm Saturday-Sunday: 9am-3pm | 5:30pm-10pm | Sri Lankan | Groupon |
| Dong Phuong | 122 Lygon St, Carlton | Monday - Sunday: 11am-11pm | Vietnamese | Groupon |
| SCOOPDOGGZ | 1880 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully | Monday - Sunday: 11am-10pm | Cafe, American, Desserts | Groupon |
| Romanos Coffee | Shop 2113, Level 2, Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South | Monday - Sunday: 7am-3pm | Cafe, Breakfast and brunch, Sandwich | Groupon |
| Green Phoenix | 62 Sydney Road, Brunswick | Saturday - Wednesday: 7:30am - 4pm Thursday - Friday: 7:30am-4pm | 5:30pm - 9pm | Australian and International | Groupon |
| Cannibal Creek Vineyard | 260 Tynong North Rd Tynong North Victoria 3813 | Friday: 11am - 5pm, 6-10pm Saturday - Sunday:11am - 5pm | Winery | |
| Mantra Epping | 250 Cooper Street Epping, VIC | Monday - Friday:6:30am - 10am Sunday:7am-11am | Modern Australia |
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