Here Are The Best Things To Eat And Do In Brisbane This Easter

It’s officially the sweetest time of the year, when bunnies take over and chocolate is not only an accepted form of breakfast—it’s encouraged. So to help you focus on the important stuff (long weekends, Easter eggs, and seafood feasts), we’ve rounded up the best things to do and eat in Brisbane this Easter. 

From decadent high teas to loaded hot cross buns and an Easter egg hunt that requires an excavator (no, seriously), hop to it and discover the very best of what’s on this Easter in Brisbane.

P.S. Looking for what's open over the Easter long weekend? We've got you covered here. 

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Things To Eat

Hot Cross Buns

From heavenly spiced creations to indulgent twists guaranteed to leave your fingers laden in chocolate, Brisbane certainly knows how to roll out an incredible hot cross bun. You can check out all the best ones in Brisbane here. 

Chocolate Fondue & High Tea at Belle Epoque

267 Grey Street, South Brisbane

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It’s not Easter until Parisian cafe Belle Epoque whips out their signature specials so we’re very happy to report they’re back and sweeter than ever. There’s the theatrical Melting Chocolate Egg Fondue where you can watch a massive egg melt before your eyes—served with dippable treats like marshmallows, berries, brownies, rocky road and more. Or, get your pinkies up with their decadent Easter high tea full of sweet and savoury delights. The Belle Epoque cabinet is also brimming with Easter-inspired goodness like a truffle-filled chocolate egg, a chocolate Easter bunny and themed cakes. 

The Nest at Lune

South Brisbane & Brisbane CBD

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Almost too pretty to eat (almost), Lune Croissanterie is pulling out all the stops with an incredible Easter-themed creation. Available from 26 March, The Nest is a chocolate escargot filled with salted caramel creme pastry, chocolate chips and flaked salt, then topped with chocolate ganache, chocolate-covered coconut, and toasted croissant-filled chocolate eggs. 

Hot Cross Bun Gelato at Baker D Chirico

18 Longland Street, Newstead

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The good folk at Baker D. Chirico have teamed up with local legends La Macelleria to create an absolute masterpiece—traditional hot cross buns churned into gelato then layered back into ice cream sandwiches. It’s soft, spiced and so darn good.

Idle Bakery

84 Merthyr Road, New Farm

The certified pastry connoisseurs at Idle have put their heads together to create a truly special lineup this Easter. From the cross laminated rhubarb cream egg filled with mascarpone cream to the three-layered carrot cake, you can pre-order now here or try your luck at the cabinet from Monday 30 March.

Easter Drinks at Fonzie Abbott

Albion & Newstead

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Your caffeine hit has just gotten a whole lot sweeter at Fonzie Abbott.  Keep an eye on their ‘gram for rotating specials like the viral mini egg iced latte or the hot cross bun cold foam. 

Easter High Tea at Living Room Bar

81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD

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W Brisbane’s Living Room Bar is known for dishing up unapologetically indulgent high teas so you can expect all the sweet things this Easter. The seasonal menu leans into the rich flavours of autumn (think earthy figs, roasted chestnuts, and vibrant blood orange) with a bounty of Easter eggs across the tiers. Your high tea experience includes bottomless tea and coffee, but we recommend adding on one of their limited-edition Easter cocktails, inspired by hot cross buns, carrot cake and more. Book here.

St Honore at C’est Du Gateau

182 Grey Street, South Brisbane

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Elegant and oh-so good, the St Honore cake is literally named after the French patron saint of bakers and will be available at C’est Du Gateau over the Easter long weekend (3 to 6 April) in all its choux pastry, vanilla cream and almond sponge glory. You can pre-order here.

Easter Donus at Nodo

Various locations

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Nodo’s gluten-free donuts have received an Easter Bunny-approved glow up this season. Available until 4 April, the exclusive flavours include spiced carrot cafe with citrus cream, biscoff lamington, the freckle bunny and caramel egg. You can pre-order here or try your luck in-store, but while you’re there, do yourself a favour and grab the carrot cake matcha. 

Indigo Īsutā Soirée at Bar 1603

27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane CBD

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The CBD’s hidden izakaya-style bar is now a little more whimsical thanks to the return of this indulgent Easter-inspired high tea. Available for the month of April at Bar 1603, you can expect sweet and savoury bites with a Japanese touch like yuzu custard bunny teacups, wagyu mini burgers and matcha macarons. The $99pp experience includes a glass of Veuve Tailhan Blanc de Blancs on arrival, plus you can add-on the Easter Blossom Bliss cocktail with Japanese cherry and chilli chocolate infused umeshu. Book here. 

Easter Treats at Pippa’s Pantry

565 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill

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Impossible to miss in its vibrant pink hues, Pippa’s Pantry is also doing Easter-themed treats available to pre-order now and pick up on Saturday 4 April. There’s cupcakes, cookies, carrot cake and wagon wheels—plus they’re all gluten-free. Pre-order here.

Hot Cross Bun Tres Leches at Bella & Tortie

12/240 Stafford Road, Stafford

Take a hot cross bun, make it softer and cake-ier. and you have Bella & Tortie’s Easter special. Their spiced hot cross bun tres leches is so good and only available for a limited time so make sure you check their Instagram before swinging by. 

Easter Cocktails at The Terrace

267 Grey Street, South Brisbane

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Emporium Hotel’s chic rooftop bar The Terrace is pouring up two Easter-themed cocktails for a limited time. There’s the Eggspresso Martini with Altos Plata, coffee-infused liqueur, cream and chocolates. Or, spice things up with the Bunny Mary which combines vodka, carrot juice, worcestershire and tabasco. 

Veganyumm

473 South Pine Road, Everton Park

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Brisbane’s favourite vegan bakery Veganyumm having been busy baking up a delicious lineup of plant-based Easter treats everyone will get around. Think rocky road bags, Easter-themed cupcakes and fresh hot cross buns.

Hot Cross Bun Cookie at Kurtosh

111 Boundary Street, West End

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Ooey, gooey and perfectly spiced, Kurtosh is doing a hot cross bun cookie until 8 April. It’s a spin on the traditional with juicy raisins and a caramel centre making for the perfect Easter treat. 

Things To Do

10,000 Easter Egg Hunt at Howard Smith Wharves

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Brisbane’s biggest-ever Easter egg hunt is happening at Howard Smith Wharves this Easter Sunday and it’s guaranteed to get your step count up. From 10am, your little one is invited to BYO basket and take part in the hunt on the Main Lawn and Felons Fish n’ Chipper Lawn. There’ll also be arcade games, balloon twisting, face painting, and reptile shows to make this a day to remember. Find out more here.

Bluey’s World

281 Macarthur Drive, Northshore Hamilton

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Bluey’s World is getting in on the Easter fun with themed treats and craft sessions happening until Sunday 19 April. Alongside the signature interactive experiences, you can soak in the festive atmosphere taking over the Neighbourhood before grabbing Bingo’s Easter shortbread at The Golden Crown Takeaway (or a hot cross bun cappuccino for the grown-ups). Grab your tickets here.

Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland

1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane CBD

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The rolling greens of Roma Street Parkland will transform into a colourful Easter playground over the long weekend—and it’s totally free. Discover a whimsical Mad Hatter’s Tea party-themed adventure trail your kids will love to explore with a special reward at the end, plus disco dance parties, circus skills workshops and Easter bonnet making. There’ll also be an Easter bonnet parade led by the Mad Hatter, giant lawn games and food trucks serving sweet treats daily from 9am to 1pm. We even hear the Easter Bunny is taking some time to say hello on Sunday.

Paint A Bunny at Cork & Chroma

15 Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane

South Bank’s favourite paint and sip spot Cork & Chroma is hosting an Easter-themed session on Sunday 5 April where you’ll bring to life the most adorable bunny sitting in a field (book here). You can also swing by their art cafe from Friday to Sunday for drop-in painting and craft activities. 

All Aboard The Xpress Fun Train

South Bank Piazza

It’s full steam ahead these Easter school holidays because South Bank’s darling fun train is pulling in from 3 to 26 April. Climb aboard for a colourful ride through the precinct with tickets available at the main station in front of the South Bank Piazza.  

Dig Up Easter Surprises In An Excavator

Thunderbird Park, Tamborine Mountain

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This isn’t your average Easter egg hunt. Dig IT—aka Australia’s only construction-themed attraction—lets your little one get behind a real-life excavator to unearth Easter surprises these holidays. With the Easter Bunny Construction Crew hiding sweet treats around the site, it’s time to pop a hard hat on and get to work. Book here. 

Portside Wharf’s Easter Egg Hunt

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

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Chocolate is great but hunting for over $2,000 in prizes is better. On Saturday 28 March, Portside Wharf is hosting their biggest-ever Easter egg hunt with ten giant eggs hidden around the precinct full of vouchers, freebies and treats. It all kicks off at 11am with the Easter Bunny roaming around until 2pm to hand out complimentary gift packs for the kids.  

Swing Through Candyland

309 Herston Road, Herston

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Brisbane’s sweetest mini golf course is back for one final round at Victoria Park, so you can swing your way through sugar-coated fairways and satisfy your sweet tooth. Candyland Putt Putt is back, with playful obstacles and delightful surprises around every corner, plus sweet treats you can order throughout the course or at the bistro. It’s on until 4 May—simply book here.

For more of what's on in Brisbane, head here. 

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