Meet the Easter bunny, win some chocolate, ride a heritage steam train and more in the Highlands.
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These are some of the Easter-themed activities you can enjoy over the Easter long weekend.
Easter Bunny Steam Train
Meet the Easter Bunny and receive some treats while riding a 1930s era steam train.
Jump on at Moss Vale and enjoy a round trip through the countryside to Robertson.
There will be music and photo opportunities for children.
Pack a picnic or visit the buffet car to purchase a basic range of refreshments.
Find out more at https://www.heritageexpress.info/20170415-easter-bunny-steam.
Burrawang Easter Markets
Browse more than 160 stalls along the main street of Burrawang at the famous Burrawang Easter Markets.
There are also rides for the kids at the Burrawang Public School, and plenty to see and do.
Local traffic changes will be in place to transform the main street into a pedestrian paradise.
All entry to the markets is via the Church Street turnoff from the Illawarra Highway.
The markets will be open from 8.00am to 3.00pm.
Easter egg hunt
Enjoy a farm walk before filling your baskets with chocolate on an Easter egg hunt.
Drive out to the Werai Farm Club for a fun Easter Sunday, with the walk at 10.00am and the Easter egg hunt at 11.00am. Lunch bookings are preferred.
A set Easter lunch menu has been prepared, which includes a main, dessert and a glass or wine, juice or milkshake. Adults $45 and children $20
Bookings are essential, so call 4883 4664.
Free Music in the Vines
Enjoy live music, hand-crafted wines and delicious pizza at Joadja Estate
Highlander country singer Brad Marks will entertain as you enjoy a picnic and wander the grounds.
This is not a BYO event and pets are not permitted.
A free shuttle will be operating especially for this event.
Bookings are essential, so call John on 0410 590 044.
Easter cool climate wine tasting
Sample four cool climate wines from the Highlands at Ten Thousand Paces Gallery.
The wines are from award-winning Rotherwood Vineyard, Sutton Forest.
Their whole range will be available for tasting at this free event.
Join the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/246638042476614.
Easter Lunch at The Loch
Share lunch with family and friends straight from paddock to plate at The Loch, Berrima.
Expect all the special Easter touches, including an Easter egg hunt for the children at 11.00am and 2.00pm in the gardens.
The menu includes Peter Rabbit’s Vege Patch Plate, a large variety of mains, and hot cross bun bread and butter pudding with brown sugar ice-cream or snashed Easter egg pavlovas for dessert.
Find out more at http://www.theloch.net.au/events/.
Highlands Marketplace
Take part in a Facebook competition to win Easter eggs at the Highlands Marketplace
Like the Facebook page, tag a friend who you would like to win, and then wait for the chocolate to roll in.