The 2019 Easter long weekend school holidays will be here before you know it and here’s what to plan for the Easter holidays. The Gold Coast has plenty to offer for a family holiday with Surfers Paradise accommodation in the heart of the action. Here are 5 events and activities to watch out for during Easter school holidays on the Gold Coast.
#1: Australian Street Entertainment Carnival
The Easter bunny won’t be the only one who is busy this April long weekend – Surfers Paradise is hosting a free, four-day, family-friendly school holiday event bursting with live performances for the annual Australian Street Entertainment Carnival (ASEC).
Watch some of the region’s best buskers transform Surfers Paradise into a carnival of laughter and entertainment with the Australian Street Entertainment Carnival for the Easter school holidays on the Gold Coast. Witness dare devil feats such as sword swallowing, knife juggling, acrobatics and more!
Dates: Friday, 19 April 2019 to Monday, 22 April 2019
Time: 11am to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Where to park: 2 hours free parking at Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, or stay at one of Holiday Holiday’s Surfers Paradise accommodation which provides a complimentary car parking space for our guests. Alternatively, here are some other selection of paid and free parking in Surfers Paradise.
#2: April Kids Cooking Classes
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre will be hosting kids cooking classes for 5 days in April the week before Easter 2019. Bring your kids along to cooking classes and learn how to decorate ice cream or make pizza, sushi, nacho or roti. Make sure your register online at the Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre website to confirm your spot.
Dates: 8 to 12 April 2019
Times: 11am, 12 noon and 1pm
Spaces: Up to 20 children per session
Cost: Free
Where to park: 2 hours free parking at Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, or stay at one of Holiday Holiday’s Surfers Paradise accommodation which provides a complimentary car parking space for our guests.
#3: Easter Bunny Visit to Chevron Renaissance
Easter Bunny will be visiting Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, and he may or may not have a special guest with him. Last year, it was Alice in Wonderland, this year, Alice may return or Easter Bunny may invite someone else to share his chocolates with. Dress up to meet Easter Bunny and get ready to go easter egg hunting with him.
Dates: 16, 17, 18 and 20 April 2019
Times: 11am to 3pm
Cost: Free
Where to park: 2 hours free parking at Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, or stay at one of Holiday Holiday’s Surfers Paradise accommodation which provides a complimentary car parking space for our guests.
#4: Easter on Cavill Face Painting & Easter Movie
Circle on Cavill Shopping Centre will put on a celebration of all things Easter this April. You can expect chocolates, family friendly entertainment, face painting, Easter egg hunt, and a special screening of Easter-inspired movie Hop, and last but not least Eater Bunny visit. Easter egg hunts will be held at 3:30pm, 4pm and 4:30pm.
Apart from chocolate eggs, keep your eyes open for Golden Tickets to redeem bigger chocolates price as and gifts from the Circle on Cavill tenants.
How about the free photo booth with Easter Bunny on this day! Bring your cameras and smiles!
Date: 18 April 2019
Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Coast: Free
#5: Other Activities
There are outdoor activities such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Mount Tamborine which are great to get the kids out and about to experience nature with fantastic interactive wildlife encounters.
The famous Gold Coast theme parks are always a favourite with kids when visiting with 3 Day ticket passes available through our office and we can assist you with booking hotel transfers for an easy commute.
When it comes to accommodation, self-contained apartments are an excellent choice during Easter School Holidays on the Gold Coast. Holiday Holiday apartments in Circle on Cavill, Chevron Renaissance, H Residences and Soul Surfers Paradise are in the heart of Surfers Paradise and convenient for all your needs while on holiday. All Surfers Paradise holiday apartments are facing the ocean or river, so you can enjoy the best views of the Gold Coast from your apartment and be within minutes walk to the beach for some fun in the sun.
