Here’s your guide to the best Easter eggs and places to shop for Easter treats in 91¹û¶³´«Ã½, with a focus on buying local, choosing quality, and supporting our incredible makers, creators, and family-run businesses. We are seriously spoilt when it comes to artisan chocolate and thoughtful goodies, so skip the generic and make your Easter count. And if you’re looking for ways to fill the long weekend, check out our jam-packed events calendar plus, a little reminder that playgrounds are always open on public holidays, so take a look at the best ones here too.
Wishing you a hoppy Easter filled with joy and plenty of chocolate! From all of us at Kids In 91¹û¶³´«Ã½.
Barossa Chocolate Factory
Pick up a Mary Hoppins, Floppsy or Easter eggs of all sizes (including this 1kg hand crafted beauty, in varisous chocolate varieties) from the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. All made, finished and packed by hand in their Tanunda facility.
Mary Hoppins hand painted tall bunnies are currently on special, buy two get a third free! Thats over 30% discount on this beautiful boxed rabbit!
Buy online or even better, pop up to their store to try before you buy! As soon as you lay eyes on these eggs, you can tell what fantastic quality they are.
It’s hard to pick a favourite, as always, the whole Easter range looks great and taste devine. These would make the perfect Easter gift.
This small batch hand crafted South Australian Easter range has to be up there with the most special of Easter treats that you could possibly gift. This is the one you seek out for that special someone who loves quality and the finer things in life. Not only are they cute, but so delicious. We are loving the Surprise Smash Egg.
Buy online, and keep this one in mind for year around gifting – plus check out their gorgeous Instagram page.
Tucked into the stunning grounds of Woodstock Winery, Trilby’s Chocolates is a true hidden gem, new to the region and already turning heads. Specialising in exquisite, handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate, this boutique maker proves that less is more, with every piece showcasing exceptional quality, care, and flavour. Don’t overlook it for a little Easter indulgence, it’s an absolute standout that elevates any McLaren Vale visit!
Haigh’s chocolate……if you know you know right.
This year Haigh’s have of course got all your Easter favourites covered with their range of traditional chocolate eggs in all sizes perfect for hunting, gifting and sharing. There’s also some specialty treats including frog filled eggs, mini egg and speckle filled half eggs and my personal fave, the honeycomb egg. 😋
But the sure winner for kids has got to be the gorgeous, snuggly Easter Bilby toy who comes with a premium Haigh’s milk chocolate 50g egg. Something delicious to eat as well as a keep sake to hold on to and proceeds support the foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia to preserve & protect the Bilby’s habitat.
Menz
A South Australian Icon, it is obviously local tradition to eat Fruchocs on as many days of the year as possible, but did you know they also whip out some sensational Easter eggs? You read that right folks….Fruchoc Easter Eggs. Mind. Blown!
Can we also take a moment to give a nod to the Violet Crumble options to fill your Easter baskets with? Talk about world class South Aussie chocolate, how are you possibly going to pick? Pop into one of their local outlets or shop online. We strongly suggest you try them all!
Melba’s Chocolates
Hokey Pokey Stirling
A stunning home made chocolate (as well as ice cream and gelato) shop in historic Stirling, any trip up the freeway into the hills is made so much sweeter with a visit to Hokey Pokey.
Look out for them at various festivals and events around town with their van, but where ever you see them, Tim and Helen’s creations are absolutely superb.
Find them on Facebook
Bracegirdles
When it comes to chocolate, there’s no such thing as too much!
Beautifully packaged, this handmade, thick, creamy milk chocolate 100% deserves its title as ‘Australia’s Most Awarded Artisan Chocolatier’.
Bracegirdles’ Easter selection is one of the best out there, you’ll be hard-pressed to choose your favourite.
But, if you ask my kids… they thought the giant freckle with a bunny was EGGS-TRA special indeed!
Need something not chocolate?
How darn cute are these Easter socks from Madmia.
One serve of these colourful bunny crazy socks will give you long lasting energy, a cute look, and funky feet!
Available in adults and kids sizes these are such a cute Easter gift that won’t give you tummy ache!
Tony and Mark’s
Shop local! If you’re looking for something a little different this Easter, Tony and Mark’s are offering up some of the great cult classics that are going to disappear if you don’t act fast!
The viral Pistachio Papi Easter egg will be a big hit with the cool kids while the Cloud Theory Easter marshmallow selection is a feast for the eyes and will win over the littles. You can also fill your boots with Villis Pistachio Hot Cross Buns while they are in stock for the season!
Order online or pop into one of the 7 Tony and Marks locations across SA. https://www.tonyandmarks.com.au/
And if you’re looking for non-chocolate Easter gift alternatives…..
These Easter socks from Madmia are such a fun gift idea and can be worn all year round! Plenty of designs to choose from and really quick shipping Australia wide.
LEGO (or LAY-GO for us SA folk) really do have something for everyone. Did you know you can even pick up Easter themed LEGO kits including a LEGO Easter Egg and LEGO Easter Bunny. Cute huh.
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