Easter long weekend in Adelaide: What’s open and what to do
Get out and about this upcoming long weekend in South Australia’s capital.
Sort out your plans for the Easter long weekend here – from roof climbs and to day tours, we've listed all the activities currently available over the Easter period, what's open in Adelaide and the events you won't want to miss.
Things to do over the Easter long weekend in Adelaide
Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Tour from RedBalloon
Spend the long weekend surrounded by nature, cruising along the local waterways and discovering shipwrecks and relics of the city's past.
- Location: Departs from Port Adelaide
- Price: $79 per adult
Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour from Wotif
Get amongst the wine this Easter long weekend with a premium tour of Barossa Valley. You’ll be treated to tastings of local meats, cheeses and wines at multiple vineyards in the region including Peter Lehmann Wines and Chateau Yaldara.
- Location: 14 Dixon St, Clarence Park
- Cost: $179 per person
Adelaide Oval Roof Climb – Twilight from RedBalloon
Climb to new heights with the iconic Adelaide Oval Roof Climb. Perfect for the sports fans, this night climb features a 2-hour climb, audio commentary and an expert guide to run you through it all.
- Location: War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
- Cost: $125 per person
30-Minute Flight Simulator Based on Boeing 737 from RedBalloon
Put yourself in the cockpit with a flight simulation of a Boeing 737-800NG. Take your pick from thousands of global destinations and bring along up to 3 passengers.
- Location: 207 Grenfell St, Adelaide
- Cost: $99 per person
All Terrain Quad Bike Adventure from RedBalloon
Get the adrenaline pumping over the long weekend with a guided tour on a choice of Polaris, Honda and Suzuki quad bikes. Be ready for plenty of wildlife spotting and photo opportunities on the island.
- Location: Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island
- Cost: $197 per person
Mount Lofty Descent Bike Tour from Viator
Start your tour at the summit of Mount Lofty where you’ll start your descent on a mountain bike admiring panoramic views all the way down. Stop at the Cleland Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and koalas up close.
- Location: Pick-up from your hotel or 91 Franklin St, Adelaide
- Cost: $97 per person
60-Minute Virtual Reality Experience from Adrenaline
Step into an alternate dimension with the ultimate virtual reality experience. A 60-minute slot gives you the option to explore global cities through Google Earth VR or fight zombies in Arizona Sunshine.
- Location: 207 Grenfell St, Adelaide
- Cost: $49 per person
Abseiling in the Adelaide Hills from RedBalloon
Set sail cliffside down steep rock faces, learn safe cliff management and basic knot skills, and admire the beauty of the Morialta Conservation Park.
- Location: Morialta Falls Rd, Woodforde
- Cost: $149 per person
Escape Room Experience from RedBalloon
Love puzzles? Looking for a fun and thrilling way to spend the long weekend with your special someone or maybe just a friend? Adelaide’s escape room experiences have you covered with a choice of different themed rooms.
- Location: Level 3/133 Rundle Mall, Twin St, Adelaide
- Cost: $210 for 5 people
2-Hour BBQ Boat Rental from Adrenaline
Relax on the Torrens River as you indulge in a BBQ or grazing platter accompanied by a glass of wine.
- Location: Torrens River, Adelaide
- Cost: $200 for 2 people
Swim with Dolphins Catamaran Cruise from RedBalloon
Get up close and personal with the dolphins off Adelaide's coast with a catamaran cruise. Bring your swimmers because you’ll be heading into the dolphins' natural habitat to watch them interact and play. It's truly a once in a lifetime experience.
- Location: Departs from Marina Peir, Glenelg
- Cost: $145 per person
Shops open over the Easter long weekend in Adelaide
| Shopping centre | Good Friday | Saturday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burnside Village | Closed | 9am-5pm | 11am-5pm | 11am-5pm |
Castle Plaza Shopping Centre | Closed | 9am-5pm | Closed | Closed |
Elizabeth Shopping Centre | 9am-5.30pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | Closed |
Harbour Town Adelaide | Closed | 9am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm |
Rundle Mall | Closed | 9am-5pm | 11am-5pm | 11am-5pm |
Westfield Marion | Closed | 9am-5pm | Closed | Closed |
Attractions open over the Easter long weekend in Adelaide
| Attraction | Good Friday | Saturday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monarto Safari Park | 9am-4:30pm | 9am-4:30pm | 9am-4:30pm | 9am-5pm | |
Adelaide Oval | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | 9am-5pm | |
Cleland Wildlife Park | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm | |
South Australian Museum | Closed | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | |
Art Gallery of South Australia | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | |
Adelaide Zoo | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm | 9:30am-5pm |
Restaurants, cafes and bars open over the Easter long weekend in Adelaide
| Restaurant | Address | Opening hours | Cuisine | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B.Social | 246 Fosters Road, Oakden | Monday-Wednesday: 10am-10pm Thursday-Friday: 9am-10pm Saturday-Sunday: open 8am-10pm | Italian | |
Bistro 65 | 65 Hindley St, Adelaide | Sunday-Friday; 6am-9pm Saturday: Closed | Australian | |
T-Chow Restaurant | 68 Moonta St, Adelaide | Lunch time Monday-Sunday:11am-3pm Dinner time Monday-Sunday:5pm-11pm | Chinese | |
Bai Long Store | 80 Hutt Street, Adelaide | Lunch time Tuesday-Friday:12pm-2:30pm Dinner time Tuesday-Saturday: 5:30pm-10pm Sunday-Monday:Closed | Asian, fusion | |
Waters Edge Canberra | 40 Parkes Place, Parkes | Lunch Reservation Wednesday-Sunday: 12pm-1:30pm Dinner Reservation Wednesday-Sunday: 12pm-1:30pm Restaurant can be open Monday or Tuesday as well at the minimum spending of $3500 per service | Modern Australian | |
Cumin Indian Cuisine | 246 Curtis Rd, Munno Para | Sunday-Thursday: 4:30pm-8:45pm Friday-Saturday: 4:30pm-9:15pm | Indian | |
Barossa Chateau | 35 Hermann Thumm Drive, Lyndoch | Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-3:30pm | Australian | |
Hastwell & Lightfoot | 301 Foggo Rd, McLaren Vale | Friday–Monday: 10:30am-4:30pm | Australian | |
Maxwell Wines | Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale | Monday-Thursday,Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm | Australian | |
Johnny's Kitchen Prospect | 101 Prospect Rd, Prospect | Monday-Friday, except Wednesday: 5pm-10pm Saturday-Sunday: 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm | Indian | |
Ginza Miyako | 1 Stamford Plaza Hotel, 150 North Terrace, Adelaide | Lunch Wednesday-Friday: 12pm-2pm Monday, Tuesday and public holidays: Closed Dinner Monday to Sunday: 6pm-9:30pm | Japanese |
Note: The above is accurate as of 8 April 2025. Public holidays may affect normal trading hours. Contact the venue before visiting to confirm its trading hours for 18-21 April 2025.
Events happening over the Easter long weekend in Adelaide
- Easter Coastal Bunny Run: The popular Bunny Run is back for another year. There are trophies up for grabs and with part of the proceeds going to Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Bravehearts charities, you can't go wrong. Runs 20 April.
- Easter Long Weekend at Mick O'Shea's: Each year Mick O'Shea's hosts fun for the whole family with food and drink specials, live music, face painting, happy hour and an Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday.
- Meadows Easter Fair: Meadows will be home to a 4-day Easter Fair featuring a treasure market with nearly 100 stores selling local wares as well as food and drink. Runs 18-21 April. Free entry.
- Jetty Road Easter Egg Hunt: Chocolate will be eaten this Easter and one of the best places to go hunting for some is Jimmy Melrose Park. This free event has something for everyone from hidden choccies to gift vouchers. Bookings are required. 19 April at 11:00am - 5:30pm. It's not happening over Easter long weekend but we reckon it's worth pointing out here in case you can make it.
- Art Gallery of South Australia exhibitions: Head to the home of art in Adelaide over the Easter weekend. Experience incredible works like Andy Warhol and Photography: A Social Media and Rethinking Australian Art which looks at home art changed after the second World War. Select exhibitions are ticketed.
- The Easter Market Trail for Kids: Head to the Adelaide Central Market and you'll not only tuck into some of the best local eats in town but the kids can have a ball following the Market Trail to pick up free goodies, including chocolate milk and Easter eggs. 17 April from 2-6pm.
Free things to do in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend
- Have a picnic in Adelaide's Botanic Gardens. Set up in one of the garden's sheltered picnic spots or roll out a rug somewhere in the shade.
- Visit the Art Gallery of South Australia. Entry to the Gallery and most of its exhibitions is free.
- Take a free tour of the South Australian Museum. Learn more about Indigenous culture and artefacts, see the bones of dinosaurs and more.
- Go on a walk in North Terrace. See the historic buildings from a period earlier in Adelaide's history.
- Relax on the city's best beaches. Visit Glenelg, Henley Beach, Brighton Beach and more for a day in the sun.
- People watch in Rundle Mall. In the heart of the city, check out sculptures like The Mall's Balls, A Day Out featuring the 4 bronze pigs and other works like the Rundle Lantern.
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