The Best Things To Do in The Yarra Valley at Easter 2025
Join the Easter Adventures in the Yarra Valley
Updated for Easter 2025
Easter in the Yarra Valley is a time for indulgence, adventure, and relaxation. Here’s our guide to making the most of it, featuring wine tastings, dining experiences, Easter egg hunts, and outdoor activities, each with unique offerings
Wine Tasting
Barrique Wine Shop
Opening Times: 18th April 2025, Good Friday Wine Tasting
Join Barrique and Coterie by Soumah for a Good Friday tasting with an Italian twist. Expect generous pours, seasonal snacks, and a laid-back Easter atmosphere at one of Healesville’s best-loved wine stores. No bookings required.
Punt Road Winery
Available every day over Easter
All Chardonnays, Great and Small – Punt Road Wines
March & April 2025
Celebrate Yarra Chardonnay with a relaxed tasting experience at Punt Road Wines. Enjoy three vintages, including museum releases, each paired with a seasonal bite, followed by a flight of estate reds. A must for Chardonnay lovers.
Food & Wine Itinerary
Explore the Yarra Valley with Glenlowren’s Food & Wine Itinerary
Turn your Easter stay into a gourmet escape with our 3-day Food & Wine Itinerary. From cellar door tastings at Balgownie Estate and De Bortoli to picnic lunches and farm-fresh breakfasts at Glenlowren, we’ve mapped out the perfect way to taste your way through the Valley.
Dine
Balgownie Estate Restaurant 1309
Easter Lunch + Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday 20 April 2025
Easter Sunday lunch with a four-course menu starting at 12:00 pm, plus a kids’ Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. A children’s menu is available for under 12s.
De Bortoli Winery
Luxury Picnic Experience over Easter | $70
Enjoy a luxury picnic with all amenities provided amongst beautiful gardens with vineyard views. It is an ideal Easter treat that combines relaxation with gourmet indulgence.
Easter Egg Hunts
Tokar Estate
31st March 2024, Easter Sunday
A special day out for the family with a petting zoo and an Easter Egg Hunt. A ticket accommodates two adults and up to three kids.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
18th – 20th April Booking essential
Kids (12 & under) can join the famous Easter Egg Hunts on Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Sunday.
Nature & Outdoors
Tesselaar KaBloom
Festival fun with flowers, entertainment, food, tractor rides and more. Easter Bunny Hunt runs 5–18 April 2025. Main festival dates: 29 March – 27 April.
Lilydale to Warburton Bike Trail
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail offers a scenic 40-kilometer journey through the picturesque Yarra Valley. Winding along the old railway line, the trail treats cyclists to breathtaking views of vineyards, forests, and the historic Yarra River.
Healesville Sanctuary
Open all Easter
The Healesville Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to encounter Australia’s remarkable native wildlife up close. This world-renowned bushland haven is home to over 200 species of iconic Australian animals,
Alowyn Gardens
Wander through 6 acres of stunning gardens, from wisteria archways to vibrant floral displays. Perfect for a leisurely Easter stroll with plenty of photo spots along the way.
This Easter, the Yarra Valley invites you to create lasting memories, whether through the discovery of new wines, enjoying the company of loved ones over a lavish meal, or exploring the great outdoors.
Make Glenlowren your base for Easter in the Yarra Valley. Whether you’re here for wine tastings, egg hunts, garden strolls or a long weekend escape, you’ll find relaxation, adventure and unforgettable flavours within easy reach.
Tarrawarra Biennial – We Are Eagles
Now showing at TarraWarra Museum of Art
Explore new works from 15 artists reflecting on cultural knowledge, Country, and kinship in this bold new exhibition curated by Stacie Piper. A thoughtful stop between wine tastings, set in a stunning hillside gallery.
