On the hunt for an egg-citing thing to do in the Riverina this Easter long weekend? There’s plenty to pick from, so check out these suggestions. Photo: AleksandarNakic.
Whether you’re young, more senior, or young at heart, here’s how you can spend your Easter long weekend with friends and family in the Riverina.
Make a day trip or spend the entire weekend in Griffith, with the Easter Party offering something for everyone.
Easter isn’t the same without chocolate, and Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory has you covered for all the best fare.
Nothing beats a chocolate and strawberry combination, and Bidgee Strawberries and Cream is hosting a Good Friday Easter egg hunt.
Keen for a memorable culinary experience? Why not head to Albury for a two- or three-course Easter dinner at the Yardbird restaurant?
Check out the Easter Sunday train rides, with a princesses and superheroes hunt at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
There are seven new releases to check out at Forum 6 Cinemas this week.
Happy Easter!
All Weekend
Forum 6 Cinema
When: All weekend
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.
The seven new releases to check out this Easter long weekend at Forum 6 Cinemas are The Correspondent, Sinners, Warfare, Drop, The Amateur and Death of a Unicorn.
Griffith Easter Party has something for all ages. Photo: Visit Griffith.
Griffith Easter Party
When: Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 April
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various.
Griffith is inviting everyone to its Easter Party celebrations for the whole family this long weekend. Check out the local cuisine, wine and great program of events. Visit the Griffith Easter Party website for details of events, times and locations.
The Mill Room Cafe. Photo: Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory.
Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory – Mill Room Cafe
When: Friday 18 to Monday 21 April, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory, 45 Lord Street
Cost: Various. Book your table at Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory.
Head to the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory to indulge in the best chocolate and food indoors under the historic Oregon timber ceilings or outdoors in the stone courtyard and provincial-style gardens. Bookings are recommended for the long weekend.
Friday
Go Easter egg hunting at Bidgee Strawberries. Photo: Bidgee Stawberries and Cream.
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream – Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt
When: Friday 18 April, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Bidgee Strawberries and Cream, 4 Billagha Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $24.95 Adults | $19.95 Children (One to 15 years) | $0 Under 12 months | Family ticket $99.95 (two adults + three children) | $19.95 Concession | Includes Easter egg hunt (excludes under 12 months unless a child ticket is purchased) Tickets available via Trybooking.
Take your kids to Bidgee Strawberries on Good Friday for a day filled with farm animals, outdoor games, a sandpit, jumping castle, face painting and, most importantly, Easter egg hunting through the strawberry patch.
There’ll be live music by The Mighty Yak and plenty of delicious food and drinks from the Bidgee Cafe.
Saturday
Take a fitness class on Saturday. Photo: FatCamera.
Easter Super Saturday Group Fitness Classes
When: Saturday 19 April, 8 to 9:30 am
Where: Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre, 151 Lorne Street, Junee
Cost: Free.
Join the Easter group fitness class with your family or friends and get your blood pumping at LesMills RPM, and LesMills BodyBalance.
Have your Easter dinner at Yardbird. Photo: Yardbird.
Easter With Family at Yardbird
When: Saturday 19 April, 5 pm onwards
Where: Yardbird, 493 Townsend Street, Albury
Cost: Two courses $75, three courses $95. Bookings at Yardbird.
Book a two-course or a three-course dinner at Yardbird in Albury this long weekend. Yardbird is offering the best local seasonal produce from its special Easter menu.
Sunday
Ride the train and look for princesses and superheroes. Photo: Visit Wagga.
Easter Sunday Train Ride Princess & Superhero Hunt – Willans Hill Miniature Railway
When: Sunday 20 April, 10 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, MacLeay Street, Turvey Park
Cost: $4.
Take your little ones to the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens’ Willans Hill Miniature Railway for an Easter Sunday train ride and princess and superhero hunt. From the train, track down your favourite Disney characters and superheroes.
Funds from the night will go to the Specialist Medical Resources Foundation.
