10 family fun ideas to do these Easter Holidays on Phillip Island

10 family fun ideas to do these Easter Holidays on Phillip Island

1. Churchill Island Easter Festival: April 18-20 🐣

Hop into a weekend of family fun, live music, and Easter magic at the Churchill Island Easter Festival! From Friday, 18th to Sunday, 20th April, enjoy a lineup of exciting activities, including wagon rides, horseshoe painting, scavenger hunts, old-time games, and creative workshops like the Planters & Potters Workshop.

2. Amaze’N Things Easter Egg Hunt 🐰

Bounce into egg-straordinary fun these school holidays at A Maze’N Things. Bring your own basket and go hunting for eggs on their Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt - Easter Sunday only - All day. Become a bunny, butterfly, or your favourite Easter character with FREE Face Painting - Weekdays from 11 AM – 3 PM! And much more!

3. Wet Day Timetable ☔

Suppose you haven't indulged in enough chocolate already! In that case, the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is an educational, fun, and yummy experience for all ages. For an educational and immersive experience, the National Vietnam Veterans Museum is also a great indoor weather option, or to let the little ones get creative, check out the workshops and special activities at Clay and Co. Explore our activities for a rainy day blog - here.

4. Bandicoot Tour 🔦

Discover the fascinating lives of endangered Eastern barred bandicoots on an exclusive guided spotlight walk with the Phillip Island Nature Parks. Learn about their behaviours, interactions, and the conservation efforts in place to protect them. This memorable experience offers a rare glimpse into the world of Australia’s most intriguing nocturnal animals! Click here to learn more.

5. Pelican Feeding 🐟

Watch the Pelicans gobble down their lunch daily at midday on the foreshore outside the San Remo Fisherman's Co-op. Witness excited, hungry pelicans swaying their big beaks and squabbling for their fresh fish lunch. While fun to watch, the Pelican feeding is not just about entertaining the crowd - it's an excellent opportunity to learn about the Pelican's diet and lifestyle. After the feeding, take a stroll on the pier and look out for large stingrays gliding through the water below.

6. Challenge Accepted 🎳

Set a family challenge and try for the fastest lap at the Phillip Island Go-Karts, test your agility at Clip N Climb Phillip Island, and see who can get the most strikes at Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling. Or create your very own Holey Moley challenge at one or all of our mini-golf courses, including Grumpy's Crazy Golf, A Maze'N Things and Maru Koala and Animal Park.

7. Ahoy! 🚤

See the spectacular granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai or Australia's largest fur seal colony on a leisurely boat cruise with Wildlife Coast Cruises, or if you are up for an adrenaline kick, hop on Ocean Adventures Thundercat tour for beautiful scenery and a thrill!

8. Animal Encounters 🐨

These Easter holidays, treat the family to a wild adventure at Maru Koala & Animal Park! Get up close with friendly kangaroos, cuddly koalas, and a range of native Australian animals. Kids (and adults!) will love the chance to hand-feed and interact with the park’s furry residents. For something truly special, book a koala or dingo encounter and discover more about these incredible creatures in a fun and educational setting.

9. Penguin Parade 🐧

Phillip Island is home to the largest little penguin colony in the world! Experience the magic of watching these amazing seabirds waddle home from the ocean to their burrows any night of the year from various viewing platforms and boardwalks. See more and save with the Phillip Island Nature Parks' best value ticket – 3 Parks Pass.

10. Get Crafty 🎨

Free school holiday activities are back at the Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre! Come and get creative with fun, nature-based activities at the Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre during these school holidays. Clay sea creatures, nature art and origami animals!