Easter 2021 certainly does look a lot different from the Easter we had in 2020. Last year Easter fell at the start of lockdown so no travel was permitted and Easter activities were cancelled.
If you are planning on heading out of town in your Jayco van these holidays, there are a few (COVID safe) events happening around NSW. We have listed some of the top Easter events happening in NSW below.
NORTH
- dÁlbora Marina Nelson Bay Easter Egg Trail
A fun Easter egg trail is being planned at d’Albora Marina in Port Stephens over the Easter long weekend. There will be plenty of activities for the kids and prizes to be won.
WHEN: 2nd-5th April 2021
WHERE: dÁlbora Marina Nelson Bay - Easter Long Weekend Mountain Market
Everyone loves a locally produced market and if you are in the Dorrigo area this Easter long weekend, head to the Mountain Market to pick up some items from local stallholders.
WHEN: 3rd April 2021
WHERE: Hickory Street Dorrigo - Lightning Ridge Easter Festival
From the 2nd-4th April there will be plenty happening at the Lightning Ridge Easter Festival. From races to street entertainment, treasure hunts, stalls, food, games, fireworks and the Easter Parade on Sunday, there will be something of interest for everyone.
WHEN: 2nd-4th April
WHERE: Lightning Ridge - Raleigh Easter Motorsport Festival
Four Days of non stop speed, action, smoke, excitement, event for all motorsport lovers. Spectators welcome.
WHEN: 2nd-5th April
WHERE: Raleigh International Raceway - Dungog Picnic Train
Enjoy your Easter Sunday behind steam locomotive 5917 on a short journey up the picturesque North Coast line from Maitland to Dungog (return) on Sunday, 4 April 2021. The 59 Class 2-8-2 steam locomotives were used on the North Coast line by the NSW Government Railways up until the end of steam on the line in 1968. Passengers are advised to bring a picnic hamper and drinks.
WHEN: Sunday 4th April 8am-7pm
WHERE: Maitland station to Dungog station
SOUTH
- Glenworth Valley’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Everyone loves a good Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday morning and with 20,000 Easter eggs up for grabs what more could you ask for? Head to Glenworth Valley where the Easter bunny will be spreading eggs over three sessions. Pre-purchased tickets required.
WHEN: 4th April 2021 9am-11am
WHERE: Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley - Easter High Tea
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon High Tea for this Easter weekend with friends and family. Indulge on delectable scones, hot cross buns, Easter themed desserts, bite sized sandwiches and more.
WHEN: 4th April from 11am
WHERE: Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Sydney - The Sydney Family Show
The Sydney Family Show will return to the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park from April 1st to 18th 2021, following a COVID-19-imposed hiatus in 2020. The Show will be filled with stage entertainment, the all new Easter Basket Scramble, furry friends at the animal nursery, and heaps of carnival games to guarantee a great day out!
WHEN: 1st-18th April
WHERE: The Entertainment Quarter Moore Park - Easter Weekend High Tea
Bring your family and loved ones together for an experience that honours one of the world’s most beloved chocolate destinations with a range of sweet and savoury offerings from Swissotel Sydney’s master Chocolatiers. For the kids, an Easter egg hunt, as well as stations for cookie decoration will add a playful touch to high tea celebrations while adults enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and endless food options replenished on request.
WHEN: Saturday 3 April to Sunday 4 April
WHERE: Swissotel Sydney Market Street Sydney - Tilba Festival
On Easter Saturday, 3 April 2021, Central Tilba will again open the gates on the Tilba Festival and share a great day out for locals and visitors alike.
Join us once again on Bate Street for a full day of live music, market stalls, an amazing array of food, traditional street games and great entertainment for the kids.
WHEN: Sat 3rd Apr 2021, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Central Tilba main street
WEST
- Back O’Bourke Easter Festival
Back O’ Bourke Easter Festival is a great time of the year to visit and see what Bourke has to offer. Over the weekend there will plenty of things to keep you entertained liked live music, street parades, Easter egg hunts, the Back O’Bourke races and so much more.
WHEN: 2nd-5th April 2021
WHERE: 49 Mooculta Street Bourke - Griffith Easter Party
Griffith Easter Party is a multi-day Celebration of fun festivities for the whole family over the Easter weekend and is worth making a trip to Griffith. Celebrating the end of vintage, Griffith Easter Party brings you a host of entertainment, activities, demonstrations, wine, and food. There is something for everyone.
WHEN: 1st-5th April
WHERE: Various locations Griffith. See website for more details - The Foundations Big Easter Weekend
A range of activities are taking place across the Foundations Portland NSW this Easter Long Weekend. 2-4 April 2021. Enjoy twilight markets on the 3rd April with live music, food stall, local produce and much more. Also this weekend, the gates will be open for fishing at the Foundations. Registrations are a must. You must bring all your own gear, fishing is by lure or fly only, no bait allowed. This will be a strictly catch and release weekend, it is a preview of what is to come when full public fishing access is established in the near future.
WHEN: 2nd-4th April 2021
WHERE: The Foundations Williwa Street, Portland NSW - Muswellbrook Easter Family Fun Day
Get eggcited! and start hopping around! The FREE community Easter Family Fun Day is back! FREE Amusement Rides, Jumping Castles, Live Music and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
WHEN: Saturday 3rd April 9.30am
WHERE: Ironbark Rd Muswellbrook