Discover the best school holiday activities this Easter in Noosa, to entertain little family members for days! We wish you a very happy holiday, and a wonderful escape in beautiful Noosa!
Easter holiday dates: 29 March - 14 April 2024
Hop on board a Go Noosa FREE holiday bus and travel from beachside to riverfront and into the hinterland. Routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632 are free during the holiday period, (services 620, 622, 630 and 631 travel outside Noosa Shire and are not included in the free services). Additional free temporary route 064 services Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads, and runs north hourly from 7.32 am to 5.32 pm daily.
You can also take advantage of the electric shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from 7 am until 7 pm and half-hourly until 10 pm, linking Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Weyba Road and Noosa Parade. Free park and ride points are located at the Weyba Road AFL ground, The J, or anywhere available along the route.
Easter Saturday, March 30.
10 Station Street, Pomona
Art Market in the Paddock celebrates the diversity and talent of the local art scene, with paintings, pottery, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and more.
2 - 12 April 2024, bookings recommended
Straight after Easter, Noosa and Sunshine Coast's tech-loving youngsters are in for a fun, action-packed two weeks of creating, inventing, and having fun with the latest technology. Peregian Digital Hub's holiday program has a wide variety of courses for girls and boys, taught by some of the region's most talented teenage technologists and digital creatives (Hub Cadets).
Most workshops suit kids aged 7 to 17 - check individual workshops for an age guide and other details regarding suitability (eg. beginners, intermediate). Most workshops will require BYO device (laptop or tablet as noted).
In April, workshop topics will include: robotics (2 or 3 courses for beginners and up), drones, Python coding, Java Minecraft ‘modding’, digital art/drawing for iPad (Procreate app), 3D design and printing, plus more (TBC).
Basketball Clinics
Details: The Noosa District Basketball Association are holding a number of one-day basketball clinics at the Noosa Leisure Centre. For more information contact NDBA via email noosacyclones@gmail.com or phone 0421 358 229
Bricks 4 Kids
Details: Bricks 4 Kidz are holding multiple one-day workshops at the centre over the summer holidays. Bookings required.
Kids Playroom
Details: Fun for kids aged 0-5 years! Kitted out with a trampoline, climbing wall, balancing beam and lots of other fun things, you are sure to leave with a well-exercised toddler! Just $5 per child - drop-in sessions, parent supervision required.
Casual Hoops
Do you have a child that just wants to shoot some hoops with a mate? It’s only $4 per person to enter our courts for some casual shooting - subject to court availability, we advise calling us on 5329 6550 to check available times.
Unleash your family's creativity with inclusive and interactive art sessions! Led by experienced artists, everyone can participate regardless of skill level. From children's private parties to themed family sessions, create unforgettable memories while crafting a masterpiece to keep. Frida's family sessions are alcohol-free, making it the perfect outing for the whole family to enjoy together.
Tickets: $35 (kids must be accompanied by a paying adult)
As you stroll along Hastings Street this Easter, be on the hunt for 9 hidden golden eggs and a golden bunny! Look in your favourite shop windows for the unmistakable glow of a glistening golden egg or bunny. Play for the fun of it or find all of the eggs to enter the draw to win one of 10 sensational Hastings Street prizes.
Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy
Admission by donation (no bookings required)
Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy a movie together under the stars – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Soft drinks and freshly cooked popcorn will be available to purchase. Arrive before dark to find a spot on the lawn.
Commences Tuesday April 2
From 12 - 3pm weekends, the NAC pool is transformed into an inflatable water play area - a fun day out for the whole family! (Weather permitting)
Shaded kids pool, creche & cafe
Open daily, suitable for swimmers of all levels.
Noosa Library Service is currently offering a small selection of face-to-face events during school holidays. Sessions for Noosa and Cooroy libraries available, various times and dates.
All events are free, bookings required
Where: 25 Goldburg Ct, Noosaville (Noosa Hills Golf Course)
When: Open daily, from 9am - 6pm
Price: $20 adult, $15 children, or $60 for family of four
Noosa Mini Golf offers the perfect place to spend a memorable day with family and friends outside in the sunshine. The course is a scaled-down version of a full-size golf course, designed to be played with the same rules as golf. Fun and challenging for the whole family, with two-hole locations on each green, Noosa Mini Golf suits beginners and budding golfers but also provides a challenge for even the most experienced player! Outdoor beer garden and kiosk serving drinks & light snacks.
Easter Saturday and throughout the holidays,
Noosa Fair Shopping Centre, 3 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads
Take a selfie with the Easter Bunny and post it to the Noosa Fair Facebook page for a chance to win a chocolate Easter pack. The Easter Bunny will be roaming throughout the centre, delivering free chocolates from 10am-1pm on Saturday 30 March.
Cupcake Creations
Get creative with cup cake decorating! There are prizes to win.
Dates: Tuesday 2, Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 April'; Tuesday 9, Thursday 11 and Saturday 13 April
Times: 10am to 1pm
April. Limited places - bookings required.
Cost: $15 pp incl. materials
Create your own animal drawing while exploring and playing with charcoal! Learn to manipulate charcoal with various tools, such as kneadable erasers, paper stumps and brushes, then apply your new skills to your artwork. Make your animal life-like or create a quirky creature.
Please note this workshop will take place outside so please wear weather-appropriate clothing including shoes.
Parents are not required to stay.
$15 pp
Create your own dynamic portrait guided by renowned artist Natalya Hughes along with her daughter Violet! Extending on activities included in the exhibition The Castle of Tarragindi, make your own unique portrait incorporating collage, pencil, ink and watercolour.
Please note this workshop will take place outside so please wear weather-appropriate clothing including shoes.
Parents are not required to stay.
$15 pp
Innovation meets creativity in this workshop where you will design your own game! Utilise recycled materials to make game pieces or characters, paint a board and let your imagination run wild as you develop the story and rules to form a game.
Please note this workshop will take place outside so please wear weather-appropriate clothing including shoes.
Parents are not required to stay.
$15 pp
Join us for a creative adventure where you will design and make your own game to take home and continue the fun. Put a spin on a classic like snakes and ladders or develop your own unique game! This workshop will encourage you to bring new life into recycled materials.
Please note this workshop will take place outside so please wear weather-appropriate clothing including shoes.
Parents are not required to stay.
$15 pp
Join the fun at this puppet building workshop! Create quirky puppets on sticks using paper and a wide range of colourful craft materials. This is a hands-on construction workshop encouraging creativity and storytellin
$15 pp
Build your skills during this Portrait Workshop! Dive into drawing and painting while mastering proportions, shading, and colour mixing. Select your favourite portrait image on the day or bring in your own for inspiration. The session will start off with drawing on canvas to perfect the proportions, then lead into painting using tone and tints, leaving you with a portrait to take home and hang on the wall.
Open seven days a week, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm during school holidays
Come and experience the reimagined Amaze World! With a huge living hedge maze, immersive augmented reality experiences, a nature playground including water play, mini golf, an array of intricate mazes, intriguing puzzles, and a plethora of diverse activities. While you solve the puzzles, riddles, tricks & twists you come across on your adventure, find comfort knowing that if there's one place in the world you want to get lost, it's at the magical Amaze World! Book your tickets online for exclusive discount codes, and all-day play passes.
Open daily from 9am - 5pm, free entry.
Embark on a ginger-filled adventure with scavenger hunts, ginger tastings, live bee shows, and boat rides. Visitors can enjoy indulging in homemade ice cream delights. Join in for a memorable holiday experience!
Departing in front of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, the Aquaduck tour offers a perfect blend of city sightseeing and river cruising. On land, witness the stunning landscapes of Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade, and Sunshine Strip. Experience the famous ‘splash down’ as they transition from land to water, admiring the beauty of the Mooloolah River. Cruise past waterfront mansions and look out for marine life while taking in the spectacular views of the waterways. Sit back and relax while their knowledgeable guides provide informative commentary along the way. Children are invited to take the helm of the Aquaduck and receive their very own souvenir captain’s certificate to take home!
Where: Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough
When: Open daily, 9am - 5pm (check for public holiday changes)
Head to Australia Zoo for stacks of school holiday fun! With so many activities for the whole family to enjoy, plus our amazing wildlife, it's sure to be an action-packed two weeks filled with adventure! Open daily from 9am - 5pm (last animal visits are at 4.30pm).
Hop to it and join them at Australia Zoo for some eggs-citing fun! On Easter Sunday take part in the zoo-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Find hidden Easter eggs to win a stack of egg-cellent prizes. Watch out for one of five golden eggs too for a truly egg-ceptional prize...
Bounce, hop and climb your way through the giant inflatable obstacle course. Meet the Easter Bilby’s marsupial family members in the Easter Bilby Treasure Hunt, where every eggs-plorer gets a prize!
Be sure to drop by the Laughing Frog Lolly Shop to take the Chocolate Challenge and pick up your colouring-in contest entry! With plenty of Easter fun for everyone and ripper prizes up for grabs, Australia Zoo is the place to be this Easter break!
Come and celebrate this Easter long weekend from March 29 to 31 at Warrior Restaurant & Bar! Located at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge, this luxurious dining experience will feature a seafood feast not to be missed.
Our Easter lunch and dinner menus will feature the best of the Australian seas including Pacific oysters, Queensland tiger prawns, Aussie half rock lobster and Moreton Bay bugs.
Enjoy this culinary delight with your family and friends while overlooking breathtaking views of our stunning wildlife. Book your table today!
Join us on Easter Saturday for your chance to meet the Easter Bunny as he hands out Easter treats. Have your photo taken and share to our Instagram page, tagging #noosacivic and #noosaeaster to be in the draw to win a $50 Noosa Civic gift card.
Date: Saturday, 30th March 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm*
Location: Noosa Civic retail mall
Cost: Free
*Meet and greet sessional will be 20 minutes on 20 minutes off. No bookings required,
Join our learn to skate workshops with Chiggy’s Skateboarding these School Holidays. Young skaters gain confidence, skills and determination all within a safe and supportive environment.
Dates: Tuesday, 2nd April – Friday 12th April (excluding the weekend)
Times: 10am – 2pm (30 minute sessions)
Location: Next to Priceline Pharmacy
Cost: $5 (receive a $5 centre voucher* on check in)
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Take part in our Skater Word Hunt and you can be in the draw to win a Skater prize pack valued at over $300. Pick up a sheet and spell our mystery word for your chance to win!
Dates: Tuesday 2nd April – Sunday 14th April
Times: Centre opening hours
Location: Noosa Civic retail mall
Cost: Free
Where: 5 Maple St, Cooroy
When: Open daily, 6am - 6pm
Head to the hinterland town of Cooroy for an epic, free day of fun and play at the giant nature-based Hinterland Adventure Playground. Kids will love the giant twisty slides, flying foxes, rocket play equipment, climbing towers, timber forts, open green spaces, and winding water play areas. Pack a picnic and relax on the grassy spaces or BBQ areas.
Where: 223 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny
When: Open 7 days a week, 9am - 4.30pm
Details: Walk through the magnificent gardens, take an interactive walk through the bird aviary, and enjoy the spectacular Glasshouse Mountain views at this award-winning sanctuary.
When: Daily (check website for schedule)
Details: 3-hour round trip from Gympie to Amamoor. From $35 (children), $65 (adults), $60 (conc)
Make sure you arrive early for a chance to meet the drivers before you hop aboard and steam your way out to Amamoor! Book your table at the popular Rusty Rails Cafe for breakfast or lunch or buy takeaway treats to enjoy on board. Discover the romance of the railway through the scenic Mary Valley. The journey crosses the Mary River as you travel around an abundance of curves, over bridges and numerous gentle hills, and passes through the small township of Dagun.
When: Daily
Where: check website for hop & off points from Hastings St, to the Noosa River, and Noosa Marina
Details: See Noosa from the river and get around town aboard the Noosa Ferry. There are 10 services per day, from the Marina to Hastings Street, with stops at Noosaville and Noosa Sound along the way. Enquire about a Noosa locals pass.
Where: 76 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye
When: Everyday, 9am - 5pm (check directly for public holiday times)
Details: Treetop Challenge is Australia’s largest zipline and high ropes adventure, The Adventure Park is suspended amongst 10 acres of stunning coastal rainforest where you go up to 30m high with stunning views from the tree canopy. Experience 120 high ropes games while gliding along 12 ziplines spanning from 20m to 140m in length.
Where: 73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview
When: Daily
Aussie World is open every day of the summer school holidays, for spectacular rides and fun for the whole family!
Where: 60 Junction Dr, Coolum Beach (industrial area)
When: Open daily throughout school holidays, hours vary
Details: Have a blast on the giant water slides and inflatable water fun including trampolines, swings, challenge tracks, balance beams, and wobble pads at the world's biggest aqua park!
For ages 6 years and older - bookings recommended.
Where: Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough
When: Open every day
Details: The largest commercial go-kart track in Australia, 1.2km long and 8m wide with big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and supercharged straights.
Have you always wanted to capture memories with amazing family photos, but have never quite gotten around to organising it?
Why not combine a fun and candid family photoshoot with your Noosa holiday while you’re in town these holidays!
Dave at Sunny Coast Photos has been capturing amazing family photos in Noosa for over 10 years and has a knack for making the entire experience fun and casual, with a range of great family photos guaranteed!
When: Open every day
Where: Bay Village complex, Hastings St Noosa
Details: Need a beach break? Play the classic arcade-era games and the latest games from around the world at Pixels Australia in Noosa Heads.
Eumundi offers a charming hinterland retreat filled with Easter events and family-friendly activities. From flower crown workshops and Easter parades to Easter-themed markets and an Easter beer hunt, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Eumundi this Easter.
Read on to find out more about Easter family fun in Eumundi…
