Easter in Sydney is all about long, lazy brunches, seafood feasts, and an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast (because, tradition).

Whether you’re here for the chocolate eggs or just looking for an excuse to sip bubbly over a luxe afternoon tea, we’ve got you covered. From specialty Easter treats to extended seafood market hours and family-friendly fun, here’s what to do this Easter long weekend.

Easter Feast at L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele

This Easter Sunday, swap the usual roast for a true taste of Naples as Da Michele rolls out a one-day-only set menu designed for long, indulgent lunches. Running from 12pm–3pm on April 5, the $70pp experience is a multi-course celebration of the restaurant’s most-loved dishes, starting with a generous antipasto spread before moving into rounds of signature pizzas and comforting pastas made for sharing. Expect everything from pillowy gnocchi alla Sorrentina to porcini and truffle pizza, before finishing with warm angioletti and Nutella. It’s a rare chance to experience the iconic pizzeria in a more curated, feast-style format, ideal for settling in and stretching out your Easter afternoon.

Where to Find the Best Hot Cross Buns in Sydney

If Easter isn’t complete without a proper hot cross bun (or three), Sydney’s bakeries are stepping things up this year. From classic spiced fruit buns done right to next-level takes packed with chocolate, custard and unexpected flavour twists, there’s no shortage of options worth seeking out. We’ve rounded up the very best across the city — the ones actually worth the carbs. Find your favourites here.

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Long Weekender Takes Over Bondi for Easter

Few places capture the energy of a Sydney long weekend quite like Icebergs, and this Easter, it’s dialling things up with a four-night chef takeover worth planning around. Running from April 2nd–5th, the Icebergs Long Weekender, presented by Don Julio, brings together some of the city’s most exciting culinary voices for a series of one-night-only collaborations. Expect bold, story-driven menus spanning contemporary Thai from Nat Thaipun, Cantonese seafood from Billy Wong, and nostalgic Lebanese flavours from Jean-Paul El Tom, each expressed through a refined three-course menu. With custom cocktails by Maybe Sammy, live music, and sweeping ocean views, it’s less about a single dinner and more about settling in and letting the weekend unfold.

Icebergs Long Weekender Brings Sydney’s Top Chefs to Bondi for Easter

Few settings feel more synonymous with an iconic Sydney long weekend than Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, and this Easter, it’s turning things up with a four-night chef takeover worth planning around. Running from April 2nd–5th, the Icebergs Long Weekender brings together some of the city’s most exciting culinary voices, each stepping into the kitchen for one night only. Expect bold, story-driven menus that span contemporary Thai, Cantonese seafood, and Lebanese flavours, with chefs like Nat Thaipun, Billy Wong, and Jean-Paul El Tom each putting their own stamp on a three-course menu. Add in ocean views, curated cocktails, and live music, and it becomes less about a single dinner and more about a full Easter experience, the kind you settle into and let unfold well into the evening.

Take It Slow with Sydney’s Best Coastal Walks

When the long weekend calls for something a little more low-key, Sydney’s coastal walks deliver every time. Think ocean views, sea breeze, and just enough movement to balance out the indulgence of Easter feasting. Whether you’re up for the iconic Bondi to Coogee stretch or something a little quieter, there’s a walk to match your mood. Explore the full guide here.

Easter Indulgence Inside InterContinental Sydney’s Iconic Lift Bar

For something a little more unexpected, the return of the InterContinental’s historic Lift Bar offers a playful, elevated take on Easter indulgence. Set inside the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest working lift, this limited-time experience pairs Italian Easter cake-inspired cocktails with decadent bites, all wrapped in a dreamy setting of cascading florals. Highlights include a delicate Colomba-inspired mini martini and a rich, dessert-style chocolate cocktail served alongside intricate sweet creations. Equal parts theatrical and indulgent, it’s a uniquely Sydney way to toast the long weekend, and one that feels far removed from the usual Easter routine.