What to do at Easter in Busselton
Easter in Busselton: Mandalay Resort Guest Guide
Easter is a beautiful time to visit Busselton, with warm autumn weather, family-friendly events and plenty happening across the South West. If you’re staying at Mandalay Resort, there are plenty of Easter egg hunts, markets, sweet treats and outdoor adventures to enjoy nearby.
Here are some of our favourite Easter activities to help you make the most of your stay:
🐣 Easter Egg Hunts & Family Events
Meelup Farmhouse Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Naturaliste (about 25 minutes from Mandalay)
A favourite local Easter tradition, the Meelup Farmhouse Easter Egg Hunt invites children aged 12 and under to explore the beautiful farmhouse grounds searching for treats left by the Easter Bunny. Families can enjoy coffee and light bites from Meelup Dairy, and there may even be a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.
🗓 Easter Sunday
⏰ 8:00am – 8:30am
💰 $10 per child
💡 Bring your own basket and book early as spaces are limited.
🔗 https://www.meelupfarmhouse.com.au/happenings
Par 3 Busselton Easter Egg Hunt
📍 West Busselton (10 minutes from Mandalay)
The Easter Bunny has left an egg-enormous mess of hidden eggs across the Par 3 mini golf course. Kids can join the hunt while families enjoy mini golf, hot cross buns, coffee and face painting.
🗓 Easter Sunday
⏰ Egg hunt at 9:00am (arrive early!)
🚪 Gates open 8:00am
💡 The hunt is over quickly, so be there before 9am.
🔗 https://www.par3.com.au/easteregghunt
Bettenay Wines Easter Egg Hunt & Festivities
📍 Cowaramup (35 minutes from Mandalay)
Celebrate Easter in the Margaret River wine region with egg hunts for both kids and adults, live music, food vans and beautiful vineyard views. Children can hunt for chocolate eggs and meet the Easter Bunny while adults enjoy wine and local food.
🗓 Sunday 5 April 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm
💰 Tickets from $10
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/easter-egg-hunt-and-festivities-2026
🎨 Easter School Holiday Activities
Origins Market Easter Workshops
📍 Busselton (10 minutes from Mandalay)
Origins Market hosts a range of fun Easter school holiday activities including colouring competitions, scavenger hunts, craft workshops, face painting and Easter Bunny appearances.
🗓 26 March – 6 April 2026
💡 A great indoor option for families and a perfect place to explore local food vendors and artisan stalls.
🔗 https://originsmarket.com.au/easterschoolholidays/
🍫 Sweet Easter Treats
Meet Chokka the Quokka
No Easter stay is complete without chocolate! One of our favourite treats is Chokka the Quokka, a delicious milk chocolate figure inspired by Western Australia’s happiest animal.
Made from smooth, creamy milk chocolate, this adorable quokka-shaped treat makes the perfect Easter gift or holiday indulgence. It’s a sweet way to celebrate Easter while enjoying a little piece of Western Australian charm.
🔗 https://www.chocolatefactory.com.au/products/chokka-the-quokka
Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop
📍 Busselton Foreshore
Located right near the jetty, Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop is a colourful chocolate and gelato shop filled with handmade chocolate treats and creative sweets. It’s a fun stop for families while exploring the foreshore.
Yalyalup Chocolate
📍 Yalyalup (10 minutes from Mandalay)
A local favourite for handcrafted chocolates, Yalyalup Chocolate is a great place to pick up delicious Easter treats or gifts while exploring Busselton.
🔗 https://yallingupchocolate.com.au/5-fun-things-to-do-with-kids-over-easter/
Easter Services in Busselton
St Mary’s Anglican Church (43 Peel Terrace)
Maundy Thursday: 5:30 pm Agape Meal; 7 pm Eucharist (with foot washing)
Good Friday: 9:30 am Service
Easter Sunday: 6 am Dawn Eucharist; 9:30 am Festal Eucharist
Horizon Church (147 Kent St)
Good Friday: 10 am Service
Easter Sunday: 10 am Service + Easter Egg Hunt
Bay Life Uniting Church (47 Kent St)
Apr 2: 7 pm Tenebrae Service
Good Friday: 9 am Service
Easter Sunday: 10 am Service
Cornerstone Church (Online/Facebook)
Apr 2: 6 pm Service
Good Friday: 3 pm Service
Easter Sunday: 9:30 am Service
Busselton Catholic Parish
Our Lady of the Bay: Easter Sunday 9 am
St Joseph’s Church: Check website for Holy Week details
Other Things to Do Over the Easter Long Weekend
Even outside the events, there’s plenty to explore around Busselton.
Walk the Busselton Jetty
Take a stroll along the iconic 1.84km Busselton Jetty, ride the jetty train or visit the underwater observatory.
Explore the Margaret River Region
Enjoy winery lunches, markets, live music and scenic drives just a short trip from Busselton.
Visit Local Beaches
Relax at beautiful nearby spots like Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay or the Busselton Foreshore.
Enjoy Your Easter Stay
Easter is one of the most vibrant weekends in the South West, with something happening for visitors of all ages.
If you need recommendations during your stay, the Mandalay Resort team is always happy to help you discover the best local experiences.
We wish all our guests a wonderful Easter and a fantastic stay at Mandalay Resort! 🐣
Disclaimer:
Service times and details have been sourced from publicly available information online. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, please check directly with each venue or their official channels to confirm current times and details.
