Visit the Snowy Mountains this Easter for adventures, festivals, family fun and the ultimate escape from the city...
What's On This Easter
THREDBO
Kids Easter Adventure Festival
3 - 19th April
Thredbo is the place to be this Easter School Holidays with plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy. Your little thrill seekers will love learning the basics of gravity mountain biking, taking on the Alpine Coaster or exploring the mountain on a scenic gondola ride. In the village there's treasure hunts, arts and crafts, rock-climbing, face painting and more. Don't miss these Easter Weekend highlights:
Lindt Lucky Gondola: 3 - 5th April
Easter Bunny Visit Supported by Lindt: 5th April
Merritts Mountain House Easter Feast: 4th & 11th April
JINDABYNE
Lake Light Sculpture
3 - 6th April
Lake Light Sculpture returns for its 25th year to the Lake Jindabyne foreshore this Easter long weekend. This four-day exhibition blends art, nature and light in one of Australia’s most unique settings. This year’s festival will showcase a stunning collection of outdoor sculptures along the picturesque foreshore, plus plenty of entertainment throughout the weekend to celebrate the anniversary.
JINDABYNE
Jindabyne Lions Easter Art Show & Sale
3 - 6th April
The annual Jindabyne Lions Easter Art Show and Sale is back for 2026. Celebrating the talents of our local artists, don't miss your chance to take a unique piece of the mountains home with you.
ADAMINABY
Adaminaby Easter Fair
4th April
Head along to the Adaminaby Easter Fair for a great day out. With a fun line-up of activities throughout the day including a (plastic!) trout tossing competition, a dog high jump, children's activities, a wood auction, an Easter Bunny visit, live entertainment and boutique market stalls, along with food and coffee vendors. Don't miss the highlight event of the day, the ‘Wacky Quacky Duck Race.
BERRIDALE
Berridale Lion's Easter Fair
4th April
This beloved fair promises a great day out for the entire family! Enjoy market stalls, games and rides, live entertainment, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny. If you find yourself in Berridale over the Long Weekend, you can't miss the Hot Cross Buns and a coffee at Meet You Halfway!
PERISHER
Perisher Easter Duck Race
4th April
Don't miss this fun family day out in Perisher. Join in Australia's highest altitude fun run, a free guided Discovery Walk to Porcupine Rocks with NPWS, and of course, the great duck race returns for 2025!
BREDBO
Bredbo Truck & Machinery Show, Bredbo Inn
4th April
Bredbo Truck and Machinery Show has vehicles of all ages on display, from vintage trucks, engines and tractors to modern-day vehicles. There will be a vintage tractor pull, various stalls, a jumping castle, live music and more.
Where Should You Go to Eat and Drink?
The whole region comes alive for Easter, which means there are plenty of places to eat, drink and taste the best of what the Snowy Mountains have to offer. From country pub feeds to cosy cellar doors, Easter is the perfect time to get out and explore what's on offer.
Where To Eat
What to Expect from the Weather
Our stunning region covers a vast area that varies greatly in elevation, from the lofty heights of Mt Kosciusko at 2,228m to the quaint lakeside town of Khancoban, which sits at 337m. Due to this, visitors can expect differences in the weather and temperatures depending on where they are. Plus, autumn is typically a changeable season, so conditions can vary greatly from one day to the next. As a touch point, the average minimum temperature for April at Snowy Mountains Airport is 15 degrees celsius, with the average maximum being 22 degree celsius. April is typically a sunny month, so, with some luck, you can expect clear days and crisp nights when you visit the Snowy Mountains this Easter. Perfect for doing activities during the day and relaxing at night! However, we definitely recommend packing the raincoats and woolly jumpers because it’s a good idea to be prepared for anything the weather throws your way.
Sun, rain, snow? Know what to pack for your alpine adventure this Easter, keep up to date with the weather forecast here.
MoreWhat Activities are on offer in the Snowy Mountains?
If you’re looking for an adventure in nature, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find plenty to see and do in the great outdoors over the Easter period.
Mountain Biking
Imagine hitting the gravity trails at full speed in Thredbo or cruising along the iconic Thredbo Valley Track - whatever your adventure type, there's a trail waiting to be explored. The Snowy Mountains are renowned as Australia's top mountain biking playground, from the trails of Mt Gladstone in Cooma to the lakeside Tyrolean Trails in Jindabyne. Whatever your choice, Easter is a great time to tour the Snowy Mountains on two wheels.
Hiking
Whether you want to reach the lofty heights of Mt Kosciuszko or looking for a family friendly hike hunting waterfalls, the various trails that wind their way through Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds offer something for everyone. Set off on the new Snowies Alpine Walk for a multi-day adventure or explore the shorter day hikes at your own pace. You can also visit one of the many historic Alpine Huts dotted throughout the high country. Whatever your choice, you will be treated to incredible scenery, completely unique to this special part of the world.
Fishing
This Easter, why not tackle one of the best trout fishing regions in the world? April is regarded as an excellent time of the year for fishing in the Snowy Mountains, particularly when it comes to fly fishing. This is due to the air temperatures being perfect for spending extended time in the outdoors while conditions in the water are still warm enough to tempt the trout out of hiding.