Top Things to Do on Phillip Island this Easter School Holidays

Top Things to Do on Phillip Island this Easter and School Holidays

Planning a family getaway this Easter or during the school holidays? Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Phillip Island is the perfect destination for easter egg hunts, wildlife encounters and kid-friendly activities the whole family will love!

Phillip Island and San Remo are the perfect short break escape, book your choice of welcoming accommodation for your stay. Explore here

1. Easter Eggstravaganza on Churchill Island: April 3-5

Jump into a weekend of family fun, live music, and Easter magic at the Easter Eggstravaganza on Churchill Island! From Friday, 3rd to Sunday, 5th of April, enjoy a wonderful lineup of activities including wagon rides, horse feeding, sheep shearing, scavenger hunts, and creative workshops like the Potters and Planters Workshop.

2. Bandicoot Discovery Tour: April 3-5

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. From Friday, 3rd to Sunday, 5th of April, this memorable experience offers a rare glimpse into the world of Australia’s most intriguing nocturnal animals! Book Here

3. A Maze’N Things Easter School Holidays

Hop 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 all day Sunday. The excitement continues throughout the holidays with daily colouring competitions, an Easter egg guessing jar, free face painting and magic shows on weekdays!

4. Animal Encounters

Get in touch with your wild side at Maru Koala & Animal Park. Get up close to cuddly koalas and quokkas, hand feed their friendly kangaroos and meet a whole range of native Australian animals! Listen to insightful keeper talks and exciting wildlife presentations, or take a seat for their sheep shearing show. For something truly special, become a keeper for a day to discover more about these incredible creatures in a fun and educational setting.

5. Family Fun Activities

Get the family out and about with plenty of fun-filled activities across Phillip Island. Hit the track at the Phillip Island Go-Karts or climb, swing and conquer new heights at Clip ‘N Climb. Enjoy some classic family competition at Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment Centre.

See who can get a hole-in-one at your choice of mini golf course, head to Grumpys Crazy Golf, A Maze’N Things or Maru Koala & Animal Park for a relaxed round, a few laughs and some friendly competition along the way.

6. Red Rocks Easter Eggstravaganza

All day Easter Sunday, Red Rocks Golf Club is holding an Easter Eggstravaganza! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt kicking off at 10:30am, and that’s only the beginning. With plenty of hot cross buns, a raffle, a sausage sizzle and of course a golf competition, Red Rocks’ Easter Eggstravaganza has something for every member of the family!

7. Wildlife Spotting

Get out into nature for some unforgettable wildlife spotting on and around Phillip Island! Jump on a spectacular boat cruise with Wildlife Coast Cruises to see Australia’s largest fur seal colony play around the iconic Seal Rocks. For something more grounded, see some magic at the Penguin Parade. Watch as the largest little penguin colony in the world make their way into their burrows every night, a truly special experience for the whole family.

8. Pelican feeding

Head down to the foreshore outside the San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op every day at 12pm to watch the pelicans eat their lunch! This free event gives you the chance to see Australia’s iconic pelicans up close as they patiently wait their turn for a fish by the water's edge. After the feeding, take a stroll on the pier and look out for large stingrays gliding through the water below.

9. Chocolate Exploration

Chocolate and Easter go hand in hand, and there’s no better place to indulge than Phillip Island!

You can’t talk about chocolate here without starting at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. More than just a shop, it’s a chocolate lover’s playground, with interactive displays, hands-on experiences and plenty of sweet surprises along the way. Watch chocolatiers at work, discover how treats are made from bean to bar and pick up some delicious goodies in the shop.

For sweet tooths looking for something new, visit The Corner Dispensary in Cowes. This charming store offers a range of organic, natural and wellness products, including delicious organic chocolate and carob options for feel-good indulgence.

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11. Visit Local Markets

Make your way out to some of the wonderful local markets Phillip Island has to offer these school holidays!

Please note - Due to the Easter events on Churchill Island, the Churchill Island Farmers Market on Saturday, 4^th of April is moving to San Remo, behind the San Remo Hotel.