What’s On In Auckland This Easter Long Weekend

There’s always something exciting happening in the bustling and vibrant Tāmaki Makaurau, and Easter weekend is no exception. Whether it’s family brunch with an Easter twist, an Auckland staycation with the kids or an excuse to indulge in Easter hot cross buns and Easter treats—gather the crew for a relaxing weekend ahead, rain or shine. 

Here are our Easter picks for what’s on in Tāmaki Makaurau this Easter long weekend, and the reason to get out of the no matter what the weather the city will bring.

The Festive Forecast for Easter in Auckland 2026

Auckland in April is a bit of everything when it comes to weather and it’s definitely a bit unpredictable with each part of Auckland having their own weather micro-climate across the city. From hot and humid days with the sunshine spilling through, to the odd shower and bit of rain in between, regardless of where you are in Tāmaki Makaurau—don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying the long Easter weekend ahead. 

Start off your Easter weekend outdoors, with Friday through to Sunday holding up, and while the clouds roll in come Monday, it’s still a warm 20°C high. With rain scheduled Monday onwards (and heavier come Tuesday), it’s the perfect Easter hot chocolate and treats weather, followed by a hot cross bun pick up for the road home. 

Things To Do Over the Easter Long Weekend

Kids Easter Chocolate Buffet | Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD

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For those staying over in Tāmaki Makaurau (and Pōneke) over Easter weekend, Mövenpick Hotel is running a special Kids Easter Chocolate Buffet will be available to children (under 15) staying over Easter Weekend. Discover a table of Easter-themed chocolates, baked goods like their house-made hot cross buns, and confections from 10am-5pm, Friday 3 to Monday 6 April at both locations. Forget the Easter Egg Hunt, bring on the Easter Chocolate Buffet.

Insider Intel

• If the fam are staying during the school holidays, they are also offering an Easter-themed chocolate hour for all guests (and yes, there is a chocolate fountain in the lobby). 

The Details

What: Kids Easter Chocolate Buffet as part of Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts’ Easter Family Package
When: Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April (as part of the Easter Family Package for stays from 2nd April to 18th April 2026). 
Where: 8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD
Cost: Part of the Easter Family Package at Mövenpick Auckland (and Wellington) 

Easter High Tea | Farm House Cafe

400 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon

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Some call it a cinnamon bun, some call it cinnamon roll—Farm House Cafe (and Hill House Cafe) now call their sell-out buns an actual “Sin in a Bun,” and we are here for all the fluffy, cream-cheese laden, toasted nuts and cinnamon-dusted glory. Grab one to go (or their gelato version) when you head to Easter High Tea at Farm House Cafe, with a four-course savoury selection, followed by a four-course Easter dessert experience (during Good Friday to Easter Sunday only). Book your spot for everything, stat. 

Insider Intel

• Farm House Cafe have limited edition flavours each month for their “Sin in a Bun,” and the April collection at Farm House Cafe is a hot cross bun number, as well as a Black Forest-inspired number, Tiramisu, Pistachio and the O.G.

The Details

What: Easter High Tea at Farm House Cafe 
When: Friday 3rd April to Sunday 5th April 2026
Where: 400 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon
Cost: $79.90 per person. Book here. 

Matakana Easter Night Market | Matakana Country Park Market

33 Omaha Flats Road Matakana, Matakana

Image credit: Matakana Country Park Market | Instagram (@matakanacountrymarket)

Usually held on the last Friday of the month, Matakana Country Park Market is holding a special Easter edition this Friday 3rd April. With food trucks, cold drinks and live music under the trees, from 5pm-9pm. They’re dog-friendly too, just make sure you have them on a leash. Make it a fun night out, especially after a lap or two of Go Karts with Matakana E-Volt Racing.

Insider Intel

• Pre-book your e-volt racing to ensure a spot before you hit the food trucks. They’re open before the night market, from 10am-5pm during school holidays (3rd April to 19th April). 

The Details

What: Matakana Easter Night Market at Matakana Country Park Market
When: Friday 3rd April 2026, 5pm-9pm
Where: 33 Omaha Flats Road Matakana, Matakana
Cost: Free entry (pay for purchases and pay on consumption with food and drink offerings)

The Great Farm House Easter Eggventure | Farm House Cafe

400 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon

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Make your way to Farm House Cafe in Clevedon for their epic bunny trail around the farm this Friday 3rd April. Designed for kids aged 3-12 years, this is surprisingly their first time running this kind of event—and they already have 50 kids booked in, with their 10am session already sold out. Kids have five fun activity stations across the farm to complete and receive a Farm House Easter Package at the end once they have completed all the activities. Stay for brunch at the cafe after the adventures and make sure to get one of their epic “Sin in a Bun” rolls, with their just-launched April flavours (of the pistachio, tiramisu, black forest and O.G. variety).

Insider Intel

• They have a hot cross bun flavoured “Sin in a Bun” which is only available at Farm House Cafe. Make sure you get your hands on one before they’re gone, we hear they sell out on the daily.

The Details

What: The Great Farm House Easter Eggventure 
When: Friday 3rd April 2026, 8.30am (Rain date: Saturday 4th April if needed)
Where: 400 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon
Cost: $19.90 per child (12 years and under) for the event. Get your tickets here.

The Karanga Plaza Eggsplorer Trail and Egg Collage Workshop | Silo Park 

Located in Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD

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Bring the kids out to Karanga Plaza at Silo Park for a fun day out on this self-guided puzzle to help Manaia, the Bryde’s whale and their animal friends figure out who painted what egg. With signs and clues throughout the outdoor plaza, solve the puzzle at each of the five signs to match each animal character to each painted egg. Record the answers on the online form for a chance to win a $100 North Wharf food voucher.

Insider Intel

• While this trail is running from Thursday 2nd April to Tuesday 7th April 2026, head there on Saturday 4th April as they’re running a free egg collage crafts workshop for kids from 11am to 3pm (and check out the puzzle trail then). 

The Details

What: The Karanga Plaza Eggsplorer Trail and Egg Collage Workshop 
When: Saturday 4th April 2026, 11am-3pm (The Eggsplorer Trail is self-guided and running from 2-7th April)
Where: Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland CBD
Cost: Free 

Vintage Markets | Ponsonby Central

136/146 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland

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Make your way to Ponsonby Central this long weekend for Riverside Reloved’s Easter Saturday special edition. Explore curated stalls throughout the Sapphire Room and out in the shared courtyard lane. Hunt for your Easter treats being vintage treasures and pre-loved gems, then check out all the Easter food offerings. Start with a savoury snack from Pastrami & Rye, with their Hallertau Brewery stout-infused hot cross bun bacon buttie, then head on over for an Easter donut at Grown Up Donuts or The Treatory’s back-by-popular-demand vegan hot cross bun cookie. Finish off with specialty Easter treats from Miann (and a hot chocolate made with their craft hot chocolate while you’re at it too).

Insider Intel

• The best time to go is on Easter Saturday with the markets, and both hospitality and retail shops are also open in Ponsonby Central. Retail stores are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday (but you can still go for food and drink). Both are open again Easter Monday. 

The Details

What: Vintage markets at Ponsonby Central
When: Saturday 4th April 2026
Where: 136/146 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Cost: Free entry (pay for purchases and pay on consumption with food and drink offerings)

Central Flea Market Out South | Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

70 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland

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Central Flea are bringing a pop-up version of their market to Nathan Homestead Pukepuke this Saturday 4th April. Held as an open-air market in the beautiful grounds, with vintage and antique stalls, live music, designers and artists, as well as food trucks—make this a family day out. Parking is available on side streets also (on Dennis Ave, Frank Pl, Grand Vue Rd) for Saturday’s pop-up market. 

Insider Intel

• They’re also running their regular Sunday market over at their regular Balmoral Road carpark spot (with over 120 vendors there) the next day, from 8am to 1pm. 

The Details

What: Central Flea Market Out South at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke
When: Saturday 4th April 2026, 10am-3pm
Where: 70 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland
Cost: Free entry (pay for purchases and pay on consumption with food and drink offerings)

Easter Brunch Buffet | FISH 

Level 1, Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD

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Sunday brunch, but make it an Easter-themed and buffet-style. FISH on Level 1 of Hilton Auckland is holding an Easter Buffet Brunch by Culinary Director Alan Smith, for one day only, this Sunday 5th April. Choose from Chef’s signature mains like their eggs benny, smashed beef burger, or beer battered fish—along with a breakfast, cold cuts and salad bar. Then eat your heart out in hot cross buns, and cute Easter-themed cupcakes, along with all the pastries.

Insider Intel

• They’ve got the little ones covered with an Easter egg painting session and mini egg hunt. Kids under 5 get to dine free. 

The Details

What: Easter Brunch Buffet at FISH
When: Sunday 5th April, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Where: Level 1, Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD
Cost: $89 per person, or $35 for children 5-12 years old. Book here. 

Easter High Tea with Vegan Menu | Cordis

83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland

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Head to the city and treat yourself to Cordis’ signature high tea with an Easter twist. Along with their savoury faves like leek and bacon tart, smoked venison, and crab salad, plus new sandwich flavours like roast chicken and beet-cured salmon, check out their sweet line-up which includes a raspberry and rose cheesecake with Easter touches. Finish with their freshly-baked walnut and coconut scones, as well as a special chocolate bunny. They also offer a completely separate vegan menu, with smoked parsnip, pulled barbecue jackfruit sandwiches, raspberry and rose verrine and vegan version of their walnut and coconut scone to name a few treats to expect.

Insider Intel

• The high tea includes two complimentary hot beverages, but we recommend adding a glass of Louis Roederer champagne for a luxurious touch (and only $24 for the first glass).

The Details

What: Easter High Tea at Cordis Auckland 
When: Sunday 5th April to Monday 6th April 2026
Where: 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland
Cost: $79 per adult (Children can experience the Auckland Zoo’s Cody High Tea for $48). Book here as advance bookings as required. 

The Big Matakana Easter Market | Matakana Country Park Market

33 Omaha Flats Road Matakana, Matakana

Image credit: Matakana Country Park Market | Instagram (@matakanacountrymarket)

Only a 40 minute drive from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, head to the annual Matakana Easter Sunday Market. With the Easter bunny making an appearance, bring the kids and go on a chocolate egg hunt around the market. The market is always dog-friendly, so furry friends are always welcome on a leash. Check out local food stalls, crafts and face painting for the kids. There’s even a mini train, pony rides, bouncy castle and the previously mentioned electric go-karts for a full day of activities.

Insider Intel

• Head there early, as the market fills up quickly by mid-morning.

The Details

What: The Big Matakana Easter Market at Matakana Country Park Market
When: Sunday 5th April 2026, 9am-2pm
Where: 33 Omaha Flats Road Matakana, Matakana
Cost: Free entry (pay for purchases and pay on consumption with food and drink offerings)

Pizza Party and Hot Cross Bun Tiramisu | Blue Ponsonby

Courtyard, Unit 1/1A Franklin Road, Ponsonby

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Blue is open all Easter long weekend and as well as slinging Beabea’s hot cross buns (there’s a decadent tiramisu-filled version on the Easter weekend menu), they’re doubling the dough and having a pizza party on Easter Sunday afternoon. Come through for beer, wine, sourdough pizza and all the crust dippings (the best part). Walk-ins are welcome, and bookings are recommended. 

Insider Intel

• Pre-order a tiramisu-inspired hot cross bun to make sure you don’t miss out.

The Details

What: Pizza Party at Blue
When: Sunday 5th April 2026, 3pm onwards (open before that from 9am for all your hot cross bun and coffee fixes, and all weekend from day to night with their cafe, restaurant and wine bar offerings)
Where: Courtyard, Unit 1/1A Franklin Road, Ponsonby
Cost: Free entry (pay on consumption, bookings recommended)

Hungry for more? Check out all the limited-edition Easter Treats you need to get your hands on this long Easter weekend (including hot cross bun in dessert form), or grab yourself some of the best hot cross buns across Tāmaki Makaurau before they’re gone.

Main Image Credit: FISH at Hilton Auckland | Supplied