The Easter 2026 Long Weekend in Berrima promises to be a cracker. Cottage gardens are blazing gold and crimson, the air has that cool Highland edge, and the village is gearing up for one of its favourite long weekends of the year. Easter 2026 brings live music at Australia’s oldest pub, dining at its best, legendary hot cross buns, heritage discoveries, Easter treats, and the kind of unhurried pace that reminds you why you left the city in the first place.
Good Friday is Berrima at its quietest and most beautiful. Many businesses take a rest, and that’s the point – this is the day to arrive, settle in, and let the village work its magic.
Pull on your walking shoes and head down to the Wingecarribee River. This stretch of riverbank has been welcoming visitors since the 1830s and remains one of the most peaceful spots in the Southern Highlands. Autumn has softened the light and the foliage, and if you’re patient and quiet along the water’s edge, you may catch a platypus going about its business.
Back in the village, wander the sandstone laneways at your own pace. Peer through cottage garden gates, and take in the architecture that has barely changed since Berrima’s Georgian heyday.
The historic Surveyor General Inn will be open from 11am on Good Friday, making it one of the village’s favourite spots to settle in for a relaxed holiday lunch. Their seafood platters are a standout over the Easter weekend, piled high with fresh oysters and coastal favourites – best enjoyed with a drink in the beer garden and nowhere else to be.
For a truly local Easter treat, head to Gumnut Patisserie or Baked In Berrima . Both bakeries serve up soft, spiced Easter buns that are rich, sticky, and full of seasonal flavour. Perfect for sharing at the Easter table or simply a treat to enjoy while wandering the village.
Among the many unique stores throughout the village, these are our picks for Easter treats, gifts and a little holiday indulgence. Forget shopping centres – Berrima is all about small, independent businesses run by locals, filled with things you won’t see anywhere else.
For something sweet, Lolly Swagman is a true old-fashioned confectionery shop, full of Easter eggs, retro lollies and childhood favourites, while Mrs Oldbucks Pantry & Table offers gourmet pantry goods, seasonal gifts and a carefully curated Easter range ideal for sharing.
A visit to The Brown Shutter is practically a Berrima tradition. Open since 1978, it’s packed with candles, bath products, jewellery, homewares and the famous wooden ducks that visitors have been taking home for decades – all beautifully gift-wrapped, making it perfect for thoughtful Easter presents.
If you have little ones in tow, a stop at the Berrima Village Ice Cream Shop is almost compulsory – a scoop on a crisp autumn afternoon is part of the Easter ritual.
The Cupcake Co.’s Easter High Tea is running throughout March and April 2026, making the Easter weekend the perfect occasion to indulge. Expect tiers of beautifully decorated seasonal sweets, pastries, and Easter-themed cakes from one of Berrima’s best-loved sweet shops. This is a lovely option for families, couples, and anyone who believes dessert should come first.
Bookings are recommended.
The Surveyor General Inn – is running its 2026 Live & Local series across the Easter weekend. On Easter Saturday, it’s Bob Rodgers & Friends performing in the historic sandstone courtyard. There are few better places to spend a Saturday afternoon in the Southern Highlands – cold drink in hand, live music drifting through 190-year-old walls, no particular hurry.
Berrima’s dining scene punches well above its size, and Easter Sunday is the perfect excuse to settle in for a proper long lunch. Tables fill quickly across the village, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.
The historic Surveyor General Inn is the place to be this Easter weekend. Bistro 1834 is serving their famous seafood platters, perfect for a leisurely long lunch in the beer garden. Enjoy live music by Ben Masone, then join the family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt at 3:00pm – a perfect mix of great food, tunes, and festive fun.
Across the village, you’ll find plenty of excellent options for a slower Easter meal – from paddock to plate seasonal dining at Eschalot Restaurant , along with favourites like Joshs Café , PepperGreen Estate and Berrima Vault House, all popular choices over the Easter 2026 weekend.
For something a little different, Zen Oasis is celebrating the Easter 2026 weekend with a special seasonal menu in their peaceful lakeside setting. Set in a modern barn overlooking the gardens, the experience leans toward a slower, more reflective long lunch, with inventive vegetarian dishes and new autumn additions to the menu.
The Easter Sunday session at the Surveyor General Inn features the Jo Caseley Duo from 2:00pm. Settle in after lunch with a drink at Australia’s most historic pub and let the afternoon run long.
Start at the Berrima District Museum , a genuinely engaging small institution that brings the story of the village and its surrounds to life. The recently updated Story Centre in HD exhibition features Southern Highlands artisans, colonial history and local voices across beautifully presented displays. The Museum is open on Saturday and Sunday of the Easter long weekend.
Round out the Easter 2026 long weekend with a coffee from the Berrima General Store Café , Berrima Village Stores or the newly opened The Cottage Café – which has taken up residence in the historic building that was formerly home to The Magpie Café. It’s a lovely spot to take stock of the weekend over a flat white before the drive home.
Before you leave, make time for one final sweep of the village shops for that last minute gift or treat to take home.