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Easter school holiday ideas

Where to save this Easter school holidays

Looking for places to take the kids these school holidays? Here's a collection of ideas across the country that will be easy on the wallet.
Kids doing an Easter egg huntKids doing an Easter egg hunt
26 March, 2026
Written by  
Alexandra Voyage
What's in here:
  • NSW school holidays ideas
  • ACT school holidays ideas
  • QLD school holidays ideas
  • VIC school holidays ideas
  • SA school holidays ideas
  • NT school holidays ideas
  • WA school holidays ideas
  • TAS school holidays ideas
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It's school  holiday time again and with the rising fuel cost, many of us will be staying at home. But that doesn't mean the kids won't need to be entertained! Take a look at some of the places your My NRMA Rewards membership can help you save these holidays.

And don't forget all the other incredible savings you can get with your My NRMA Rewards over the Easter holidays. Everything from travel to groceries, dining and in between. Here’s our list of the top things to do this school holidays across Australia.

NSW

Sydney Easter School Holiday Activities

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

 Sea life Sydney

Grab a SEA LIFE family pass the only place you can with My NRMA Rewards. Just $25.29 for general admission for 2 adults and 2 children. This is an exclusive family pass that is only available to My NRMA Rewards members!

Come on a journey of amazing discovery through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's unique freshwater and marine aquatic environments and discover close to 4,000 incredible animals!

You'll encounter some of the world's most incredible animals and immerse yourself in an underwater paradise through state-of-the-art experiences in beautifully themed habitats. Go on a colourful journey through sunken ships where Little Penguins play, through Sydney Harbour and a Jurassic world with the creatures of old.

Meet the cheekiest character 'Pig' at Dugong Island and explore Discovery Kids Rockpool, before journeying through Shark Valley; home to awesome three-metre sharks and huge smooth rays. Don’t miss the world-first ride-through boat experience that transports explorers through the sub-Antarctic to meet spectacular King and adorable Gentoo penguins in Penguin Expedition.

 

NSW North Coast Easter School Holiday Activities

Blockbuster movies

a family at the candy bar

It's now easier than ever to buy movie tickets and get up to 45% off at Event Cinemas. Treat yourself to a blockbuster on the big screen (and candy bar snacks) at Event Cinemas, BCC, Greater Union, and GU Film House. 

Whether you’re after a rom-com, action, thriller or family adventure, you can save on ticket prices for the whole family. 

Live more regionally? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered for all the latest blockbusters too! Check out a range of heavily discounted tickets to a range of over 50 participating independent regional cinemas across Australia, including new locations at Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and Orange.

Easter movie posters 

 

Regional NSW Easter School Holiday activities

Australian Wildlife Parks

Australian Wildlife Parks

You can save 15% when you pre-purchase tickets online for Featherdale, Mogo, and Hunter Valley Wildlife Parks.  

Caring for over 3000 animals across 400 species in three iconic wildlife parks - Mogo Wildlife Park on the NSW South Coast, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park in Western Sydney and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park in the Hunter Valley wine region of NSW. 

Plus, you can also get 10% cashback on entry tickets, food and beverage and more when visiting Featherdale Sydney, Hunter Valley and Mogo Wildlife Parks. 

ACT

Canberra Easter School Holiday Activities

National Dinosaur Museum

female museum employee showing teen girl features of an exhibit with dinosaur scull to the left

Let’s be honest, everyone is fascinated by dinosaurs. So these holidays in the ACT, why not take the family to explore Australia’s largest permanent display of dinosaur fossils.

Live out your Jurassic fantasies with animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, blink and breathe including a 20 metre long T-Rex!

Family tickets are available for $55, covering 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Additionally, general admission is free for children under 4 years old, while tickets for children aged 4 to 16 are just $12, making it an affordable and enjoyable day out for the whole family.

Travelling to Canberra? Hire a car from SIXT and check out where you can stay and save with My NRMA Cashback.

 

QLD

Brisbane Easter School Holiday Activities

Brisbane Story Bridge Twilight Climb

Bridge climb

The Brisbane Story Bridge Twilight Climb will let you see Brisbane from this outstanding vantage point early in the evening as the sun slowly descends through the sky! 

Join the rest of your fellow climbers and suit up for an adventure that lasts for approximately 2 hours as your guides provide you first with all the necessary safety equipment and briefing followed by an enjoyable hike up one of Brisbane's most recognisable landmarks.  
For kids as young as six, grab the whole family for a stunning vista view. 

Gold Coast Easter School Holiday Activities

Theme parks

two happy teen girls with their arms raised at the front of a dreamworld roller coaster about to descend

You and the whole family can get yourself to Dreamworld Gold Coast. For a limited time, the Interstate Annual Pass is only $99. Or get 5 days for the price of 3 with the Multi Ticket Special.

You can also grab a pass to Movie World, Sea World, and Wet’n’Wild. The parks are filled with thrill rides, family-friendly attractions and wildlife presentations for everyone to enjoy.  

Get the combo pass to visit multiple attractions over multiple days and get the most out of this fantastic discount. The whole family will love the rides, animals, sights and more! You'll be putting happy kids to bed peacefully each night. 

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Australia Zoo 

Rhino with Bindi Irwin

Who doesn’t want to spend the days fawning over adorable animals? Spring is a fantastic time to see all kinds of animals – big and small - before the weather gets really hot, the wildlife loves to come out and play. 

Visit the world renowned Australia Zoo and join in on the Irwin legacy, with highlights like the Crocseum and the Tiger Temple. 

Or experience interactive activities at Currumbin Wildlife Park where you can enjoy interactive wildlife experiences such as meeting koalas, petting kangaroos, feeding capybaras, or join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour!  

Witness the Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show or explore Aboriginal culture. Kids can enjoy the Wild Island Adventure Splash Zone.  

 

VIC

Melbourne Easter School Holiday Activities

Legoland and SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

lego city streetscape

Explore the wonders of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and get hands-on at the top-rated LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.

This all-in-one package offers access to Melbourne's top attractions at a discounted price. With a variety of activities suitable for all ages, you will be guaranteed endless fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Puffing Billy steam train rides

Green vintage steam train puffs smoke as it rounds the curve through rainforest with happy people waving from its brown carriages

Share in a piece of Victoria’s history with an iconic railway journey through the Dandenong Ranges on the Puffing Billy steam train. The scenic journey will take you through the tranquil rainforest, fern gullies and towering Mountain Ash trees along a 24 km track from Belgrave to Gembrook and back.

Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise through the ranges on the open carriage railway while you take in the sights and listen to commentary about the local region. This is an experience for the children, parents, grandparents and railway enthusiasts who will all love taking a ride through Victoria’s history.

Fancy a shorter trip? Why not jump off half way at Lakeside and explore the area. Or meet the train at Lakeside to travel the last leg of the journey to Gembrook!

SA

Adelaide Easter School Holiday Activities

Adelaide Tree Climb Course

view from below of child in hard hat and harness traversing tree top course

TreeClimb Adelaide is an outdoor adventure in the heart of the city. As the only aerial adventure park in Adelaide, the whole family can be climbing through the treetops together on either the Children's course or the Grand Course 7 days a week.

Highly trained staff and crew will guide you or your children through the obstacles spread out over the course. Starting with the easy yellow course, children can move onto the more challenging course as their confidence grows. The Grand course also comes with 52 obstacles across 5 difficulty levels.

NT

Darwin Easter School Holiday Activities

Crocosaurus Cove

man and woman hold a small crocodile with large crocodile visible behind them separated by the glass of its enclosure

Calling all adventurous families! Dive into an extraordinary experience at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, with great discounts available for My NRMA Rewards members.

Get ready for an up-close encounter with the fearsome saltwater crocodiles, as you explore the interactive exhibits and thrilling attractions.

Feel your heart race as you hold a baby crocodile, or for the brave ones, go face-to-face with these magnificent predators in the "Cage of Death" – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside massive crocs!

WA

Perth Easter School Holiday Activities

Holey Moley Golf Club

Holey moley

Bring your whole family for nice, nostalgic round of indoor putt-putt. Over a wild number of 9-hole courses, expect the craziest round of mini-golf inspired by pop culture and a generous slathering of nostalgia. Holey Moley will have you watching out for sharks among shipwrecks, yabba dabba doing your thing, and taking a trip or two to the moon. From the moment you tee off to the final hole, you never know where you might end up.

Perfect for a wet weather day or when you just need to have everything taken care of for you. Holey Moley also offers an entire menu (including some cheeky adults only drinks to get you through the day).

TAS

Hobart Easter School Holiday Activities

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

close up of foraging echidna

Create lasting memories with your family this Easter school holiday by visiting the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Hobart, and save on entry using your My NRMA Rewards membership.

Get up close and personal with Australia's unique wildlife, including adorable kangaroos, cuddly koalas, and curious wombats.

Be introduced to the famous Tasmanian devil while skilled wildlife keepers provide fascinating insights into their behaviour and the conservation efforts being undertaken to keep these Aussie icons thriving.

You can even take in the nocturnal; life during an exclusive night tour!

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