HIGHLIGHTS AND THINGS TO DO THIS EASTER

Looking at what to do in the Hunter Valley this easter? From sunrise Hot Air Balloon rides and family Easter events, to indulging in Hunter Valley made chocolate and wine tasting, outdoor seafood buffets and more. We've compiled a list to help start imagining the magic of Easter in the Hunter Valley.   

ATTEND AN EASTER EVENT

The Easter Bunny will be spotted hopping around to various venues in the Hunter Valley.

Family Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens
All Easter Long Weekend
Visit Hunter Valley Gardens for an extended weekend of excitement, complete with an abundance of spectacular rides and Easter activities including a Giant Easter Egg Hunt spanning across the four days. Every child will receive an Easter chocolate at the completion of the Giant Easter Egg Hunt*. Plus, there’s also a Golden Egg Hunt to win a Family Annual Pass! For more information, click here.

Easter Lunch at Chateau Elan 
Saturday 19th April
Gather your family for a special Easter Lunch at Chateau Elan. Live music from 1pm. For more information, click here.

Chateau Elan Family Day
Sunday 20th April
Join the family fun festivities at Chateau Elan on Sunday 20th April for a delightful day featuring a Petting Zoo and Live Music from 1pm. For more information, click here. 

Blues on the Grass at Saddler's Creek Wines
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April from 11am
Get ready for a laid-back Easter weekend filled with soulful blues, fine wine, and great company at Saddler’s Creek Wines. Blues on the Grass is the perfect way to unwind, as they bring together live Blues & Roots music, delicious grazing boxes, and their signature Bluegrass Collection wines. 

Easter Banquet at Boydell's
Thursday 17th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of April for lunch and dinner
Enjoy a really indulgent banquet at Boydell's in the historic village of Morpeth. The banquet includes king prawns, scallops, spiced burrata with snow peas and mint salad and whole baked snapper with chilli and lime and asian herb. 

Easter Getaway at éRemo Restaurant
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of April for lunch and dinner
This Easter, escape to éRemo Restaurant for a celebration filled with the rich flavours of contemporary Italian cuisine. Choose from our specially crafted two-course lunch, three-course dinner, or their Easter Avido dinner for an unforgettable feast.

Good Friday at Restaurant Botanica 
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th of April 
Modern Australian with a distinctive regional style with views overlooking the vineyards. Join the Good Friday feast at Restaurant Botanica for a a 5 course lunch including Coffin bay oysters, tempura prawn with daikon and shiro miso, ocean trout, tuna tataki with edamame and more. On Saturday enjoy a two or three course degustation dinner, and Easter Sunday bring the family for a two or three course lunch or family picnic and degustation dinner featuring an Easter Eff Hunt and a special treat for children under 13 set among the vines. 

Nineteen Hunter Valley 
All Easter Long Weekend
With Live music and mouth-watering meals, and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny with chocolate egg giveaways, the team at Nineteen have planned something special for every member of the family across the Easter Long Weekend. For more information, click here.  

Stay tuned, more fun Easter events will be announced soon.

HOT AIR BALLOONING 

Appreciate Australia's oldest wine region from a peaceful perspective, from a hot air balloon! Go above and beyond the horizon this Easter long weekend and experience the Hunter Valley in all its glory at sunrise, we promise the early start is worth it. Check out Balloon Aloft, Beyond Ballooning and Hunter Valley Ballooning and be sure to book in advance.

CHOCOLATE AND WINE TASTING

Is there a more perfect pairing than wine and chocolate. This pairing brings out something unique in the flavours of the wine, and our cellar doors have matched local-handmade chocolates to the exact flavour profiles of their wines. Book in for your wine and chocolate experience at places like Tulloch Wines, Glandore Wines, Wild Ren Wines (also offering kids tastings), Greenway Wines, Saltire Estate, Wine House Hunter Valley, Stomp! Wines and McGuigan Wines this Easter. If you are looking to stay in and enjoy your accommodation, check out the Gourmet Wine Tastings by Stay N' Sip who bring all the fun of wine tasting directly to you.

WEEKEND MARKETS

Who doesn't love a country market? If you're visiting over the Easter weekend, be sure to check out Handmade in the Hunter Markets located at Sobel's Wines on Hall Road, open on Saturday & Sunday for some decadent homemade goodies. 

SPA DAY

Immerse yourselves in a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation as you indulge in a variety of spa treatments in the Hunter Valley. From invigorating massages to pampering facials and hydrotherapy sessions, every moment is crafted to nurture your bond and ignite your senses. Visit one of our many award winning spas including the Spa at Chateau Elan, Ubika Spa at Rydges Resort, or Elysia Wellness Retreat located within Cypress Lakes. Or, book with Heavenly Hunter Massage or Heart of the Hunter for a personalised treatment in the comfort of your own accommodation.

SEAFOOD FEASTS

Indulge in fresh seafood over the Easter long weekend. Special Easter Weekend Seafood events for 2025 to be posted soon. 

BOOK A WINE TASTING

Exploring the Hunter Valley this Easter wouldn't be complete without experiencing the exceptional wines at our award-winning wineries. With so many cellar doors across the region, you're spoiled for choice. From intimate boutique producers to renowned multigenerational brands, there's a diverse range of wineries and wines to discover and enjoy throughout your long weekend visit. Click to discover all of our cellar doors and wineries.