Easter in Margaret River has a certain feel to it. The mornings carry that cool autumn air, cafés smell like fresh pastries and coffee, and the region suddenly fills with families making the most of the school break. Kids running around with chocolate on their faces. Parents hunting for the next activity that keeps everyone happy.
If you're visiting during the Easter holidays, you picked a good time. There’s a lot happening across the region, from chocolate hunts to farm visits and beach days that feel straight out of a postcard.
Here are a few ideas to help you plan your Easter stay, especially if you’re travelling with kids.
Easter Chocolate (A Must for Families)
You really can’t visit the region at Easter without stopping somewhere chocolate related.
Gabriel Chocolate has a new location in Metricup, and it's just down the road from our newly listed Wilyabrup Waters Retreat. They transform raw cacao bean into delicate, smooth and award winning chocolate.
Temper Temper Fine Chocolate in Margaret River town offers handmade chocolates, beautiful flavours, and a chance to slow things down for a moment.
If you're travelling with younger kids, this kind of stop works well between bigger activities.
Easter Egg Hunts and Family Events
Around Easter weekend, many local venues and wineries organise family-friendly egg hunts and outdoor events.
Keep an eye on places like:
- Aravina Estate
- LS Merchants
Many of them open their lawns and gardens for family activities during school holidays. Think live music, long lunches, lawn games, and Easter egg hunts that send kids sprinting across the grass with baskets in hand.
It gives parents a chance to relax with a glass of wine while the kids stay entertained nearby.
Explore the Caves
Margaret River’s caves are another experience kids tend to remember.
Lake Cave feels like stepping into another world. You walk down through the forest and suddenly you’re standing inside a huge chamber filled with crystal formations.
Ngilgi Cave has a self-guided section that works well for families. Kids can wander through the cave system at their own pace while learning about how the caves formed.
It’s educational, sure. But mostly it just feels like an adventure.
Local Markets and Easter Treats
During school holidays you’ll often find local markets popping up across the region. These are great places to pick up handmade gifts, local produce, and plenty of Easter treats.
The Cowaramup Easter Fair is a family-oriented event that promotes the vibrant artisans of the Cowaramup and the Margaret River Region. With a broad variety of stalls in support of local crafters, artists and producers from Cowaramup and surrounding areas.
The Margaret River Farmers Market on Saturday mornings is a favourite. Fresh pastries, local fruit, honey, cheese, and food stalls that make breakfast very easy.
Grab a coffee, wander around, and let the kids pick something sweet.
Make the Day Easy With a Private Driver
One thing many visitors underestimate is how spread out the Margaret River region can be. Beaches, wineries, farms, caves, chocolate shops, markets, they’re all in different pockets of the area.
Driving between them adds up quickly.
That’s where our concierge and private driver service comes in.
Instead of juggling maps, parking, and who is driving, you can simply relax and enjoy the day. We help guests plan personalised outings across the region, whether that means:
- A relaxed family day visiting chocolate stops and animal farms
- A scenic drive through wineries while the kids enjoy the lawns and playgrounds
- A full day exploring caves and hidden spots locals love
Our drivers know the region well and can adjust the day as you go. If the kids suddenly decide they want ice cream or another chocolate stop, no problem.
Sometimes the best days happen when you leave room for a few spontaneous detours.
Planning Your Easter Stay
Easter is one of the most popular times to visit Margaret River. The combination of school holidays, great weather, and local events brings a lively energy to the whole region.
Booking activities ahead of time helps, especially for tours, restaurants, and special Easter events.
If you’d like help planning your itinerary or arranging a private driver for the day, our concierge team is always happy to assist. We can suggest family-friendly routes, hidden spots, and make sure your time here feels relaxed from start to finish.
Because honestly, holidays should feel like holidays.
And Margaret River does that very well.
