The Easter long weekend has a way of really bringing people together. In the Cape, that usually means finding a long table under an old oak tree or exploring the garden paths of a historic estate. This year, the Winelands are leaning into that spirit of connection, offering a mix of experiences that go well beyond the basics.
From soul-stirring classical concerts in Franschhoek to laid-back farm-style brunches in Stellenbosch, local wine estates are inviting you to gather, share a bottle, and make the most of the four-day break. Whether you're hunting for Easter eggs with the kids at Spier or sitting down to a refined Sunday feast at Lanzerac, it's about those unhurried moments that stay with you long after the weekend is over. Here is our guide to the best of Easter 2026 – where the hospitality is warm, the wine is world-class, and the focus is firmly on family.
Coming Home for Easter at Babylonstoren
The whole family is invited to discover the treasures of Easter at Babylonstoren this long weekend. Little ones can delight in Easter egg hunts, face painting, chocolate egg decorating, and even a boat race. It’s a time to gather with loved ones and take it slow, for making memories that feel both timeless and new. Over at Soetmelksvlei, children aged 2 to 16 can participate in a special Easter egg hunt and an Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt. Plus, the Farm Shop offers all kinds of moreish Easter treats – chocolate eggs, praline-filled treasures, hot cross bun-inspired bakes, and Spikkels, a magnificent chocolate hen made to smash and share!
- Where: Babylonstoren and Soetmelksvlei, Franschhoek
- When: 3-6 April 2026
- Time: 09h00 - 18h00
Blaauwklippen Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny has left a trail of chocolate treasures across Blaauwklippen, waiting to be discovered on Sunday, 5 April 2026. This adventure invites children aged 12 and under to explore the estate’s heritage, following a map that reveals historic carriages, hidden stories, and more. While kids explore and hunt for the Easter eggs, parents can relax at the vibrant Family Market or enjoy premier experiences at De Blaauwe Kitchen or the Tasting House. It's a memorable winelands celebration blending playful discovery with the farm’s rich, storied past.
- Where: Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 11h00 or 14h00
- Cost: R50 per child
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Boschendal Easter Artventure
Hop into the magic of Easter at Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek this April. The estate is presenting a wonderland of imagination for young explorers aged 3 to 12 years. This one-hour adventure blends seasonal Easter tradition with creative flair, featuring guided hunts, whimsical bunny ears, a unique seed "egg" to plant at home, and more. Between carrot tosses and obstacle courses, it's a bespoke kid-friendly experience designed to spark curiosity. Secure your preferred time slot for an unforgettable celebration of childhood joy this Easter long weekend.
- Where: Tree House, Boschendal Estate, Franschhoek
- When: 4-6 April 2026
- Time: 10h00 - 14h00
- Cost: R380 per child
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Easter Sunday Lunch at Delaire Graff Restaurant
Chef Clinton Jacobs invites you to a seasonal Easter celebration at Delaire Graff Restaurant. Experience "finer-dining" through a curated set menu featuring mosbolletjies, Karoo lamb, West Coast seafood, and innovative plant-based options. Each course is expertly paired with Delaire Graff Estate's acclaimed wines, while live music and illusionist Stuart Lightbody provide the entertainment. It's a refined South African feast for the whole family, celebrating local, biodynamic purity.
- Where: Delaire Graff, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R1 850 per person
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The Great Durbanville Hills Easter Trail
This year, Durbanville Hills invites you to take part in The Great Durbanville Hills Easter Trail – a self-guided adventure across the estate designed for both adults and kids. Armed with your illustrated trail map, you’ll explore five locations around the farm, from the olive grove to vineyard lookouts. For the kids, the adventure is all about the hunt. At each station, they’ll search for a hidden Easter sticker to complete their trail map. For the adults, the journey includes a tasting experience at selected stops along the route. As you make your way through the estate, enjoy a curated selection of Durbanville Hills wines. Take your time, follow the clues, enjoy the wines, and make lasting Easter memories.
- Where: Durbanville Hills, Durbanville
- When: 3-5 April 2026
- Time: 11h00
- Cost: R230 per person
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Easter Sunday Lunch at Groot Phesantekraal
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a relaxed farm-style lunch at Groot Phesantekraal on Sunday. The menu reflects the farm's philosophy of honest farm ingredients and flavour-driven cooking. It begins with farm breads, seasonal butter, olives and pickled vegetables, followed by a choice of starters including pickled fish pâté with gooseberry chutney or glazed beef tongue with spiced carrot cake. Mains are served to the table and include roasted beef sirloin, braised lamb and pea pies, smoked pork loin and spinach, kale and smoked feta borek, with classic farm-style sides. Dessert offers tansy pudding or spiced Easter Basque cheesecake. Estate wines from Groot Phesantekraal will be available to purchase and enjoy with lunch.
- Where: Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 15h30
- Cost: R550 per person
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Easter Classical Music Concert at La Motte
La Motte celebrates Easter with a classical music concert at the end of March. The special programme of voice and piano takes audiences on a journey through the Easter season's central themes – from sacrifice and suffering to contemplation, hope and joy. Told through the voices of composers across centuries, the concert features beloved works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Franck, and Fauré, among others. Performers include soprano Siphamandla Moyake, tenor Lukhanyo Moyake, and pianist Esthea Kruger. After the concert, stay for dinner at the estate's L’Ami Family Brasserie. With the special concert and dinner package, sit down to a three-course menu with a glass of wine from the La Motte Classic Collection.
- Where: La Motte, Franschhoek
- When: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Time: 17h00
- Cost: Ticket only: R350 pp | Dinner & ticket: R945 pp
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Easter Sunday Lunch at La Petite Ferme
Round off your Easter weekend with a memorable Sunday lunch at La Petite Ferme. Experience their contemporary country-style cuisine through an authentic Easter menu that showcases the seasonal bounty of the Franschhoek region. A selection of handcrafted La Petite Ferme wines will complement each exquisite plate, contributing to an unmatched dining experience. Join them for a relaxed afternoon of seasonal flavours, fine wine, and breathtaking views.
- Where: La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 12h00
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Easter Sunday Lunch at Lanzerac
This Easter, celebrate the joy of being together. Gather with friends and family at Lanzerac for an enchanting afternoon filled with love, laughter, and a scrumptious feast on your table. Feast in the Manor Kitchen, their beloved restaurant, on a selection of delicious sharing table options such as poached trout, lamb belly roulade, freshly baked hot cross buns, and many more. Join in the celebration and let's make this Easter a delightful memory to cherish forever.
- Where: Manor Kitchen, Lanzerac, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R825 per person
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Kiddies Easter Hunt at Lourensford
Little adventurers are invited to a magical Easter journey across Lourensford Estate. They will receive a special map guiding them along a fun trail where hidden bunnies and surprises await. As they explore, they'll collect stickers along the way. Once their map is complete, they'll return to the tasting room to present it and receive a delightful Easter goodie bag. While the kids explore, parents can relax and enjoy the estate's many offerings, from wine tastings to garden strolls. A truly magical Easter experience for the whole family.
- Where: Lourensford, Somerset West
- When: 4-5 April 2026
- Time: 10h00 - 15h00
- Cost: R180 per child
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Middelvlei Easter Brunch
Celebrate an authentic Easter Sunday at Middelvlei Wines, where the Momberg family brings rustic Stellenbosch charm to life. Set against the rolling Bottelary Hills, this relaxed morning features a creative farm-style brunch with a playful twist on tradition. Special menu highlights include a bobotie-style mince and mozzarella cheese hot cross bun jaffle and a marshmallow Easter egg and hazelnut spread hot cross bun jaffle. While adults unwind with estate wines or boeretroos coffee, children can dive into a world of creativity with egg painting, bunny encounters, and an egg hunt. With a golden egg prize up for grabs, it's a quintessential winelands Easter celebration of family and flavour.
- Where: Middelvlei Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 09h30 to 11h30
Easter Trail Run at Muratie
End the Easter weekend on forest singletrack with the Easter Trail Run at Muratie Wine Estate, hosted by Dirtopia. The hand-built singletrack routes pass through forests, vineyards, and various other terrains on and around the historic wine farm located in the Knorhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. Runners can choose between two routes: 6 km and 12 km. And, in the spirit of the holiday, there will also be Easter eggs and special Easter medals.
- Where: Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Monday, 6 April 2026
- Time: 07h30
- Cost: 6 km: R165 | 12 km: R220 | Kids u18: R75
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Four Days of Easter at Nederburg
Nederburg invites you to celebrate Easter from 3 to 6 April with a festive weekend dedicated to family and fine food. At The Manor, the Heritage Farm Easter Feast showcases seasonal favorites like slow-roast lamb and Hot Cross Bun boards, perfectly paired with their celebrated wines. For a more relaxed afternoon, enjoy artisanal platters or a curated picnic under the ancient oaks. Children will love the daily garden Easter hunts, searching for hidden carrots to earn special kiddies Easter surprise hampers. This pet-friendly destination offers the perfect escape to reconnect. Bookings via Dineplan are essential.
- Where: Nederburg, Paarl
- When: 3-6 April 2026
- Time: 11h00 - 15h30
- Cost: Easter hunt: R250 per child | Easter Feast: 2 courses at R380 & 3 courses at R465
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Easter Sunday Lunch at Rickety Bridge
Spend Easter Sunday the way it should be: relaxed, unhurried, and around a table that's been laid with love. On Easter Sunday, The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge is hosting a family-style feast crafted by their talented chefs in the heart of Franschhoek. Think slow-roasted meats, fresh seafood, and a build-your-own ice cream bar to finish. The little ones have plenty to look forward to too, with an Easter egg hunt and face painting on the day.
- Where: Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 11h00 - 15h30
- Cost: Adults: R800 | Kids under 12: R195
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Easter Hangout at Simonsig
Join in for a perfect day out at Simonsig Family Vineyards in the Stellenbosch winelands for the whole family this Easter weekend. Parents can sip away on a tasting or enjoy their favourite bottle of Simonsig wine paired with a delicious sourdough pizza while the little ones stay entertained with Easter egg hunts, a jumping castle, face painting, cookie-painting, and other fun-filled activities. It's a relaxed, family-friendly celebration set against the beautiful Simonsig backdrop – the ideal way to spend Easter together.
- Where: Simonsig Family Vineyards, Stellenbosch
- When: Saturday, 4 April 2026
- Time: 10h00 - 16h30
- Cost: R210 per child
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Easter Eggventure Hunt at Spier
It’s that time of year when the Easter Bunny comes out to play at Spier Wine Farm. The little ones will need to put on their thinking caps to solve all of the clues the Easter Bunny has left for them. With a map of the farm and a little hop in their step, they will need to find five clues. What’s the prize? Well, let's just say they won’t be disappointed. And neither will you because we have you covered with your own Easter surprise – wine tasting stations along the way. This Easter egg hunt coincides with the final few days of Spier Light Art, starting at 18h30 each evening, which is another highlight worth hanging around for. Grab lunch at Vadas or Bubbles and Braai while the kids play in the Elemental Play Garden.
- Where: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
- When: 3-5 April 2026
- Time: 09h00 - 12h30
- Cost: R230 per child
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Easter Sunday Lunch at Tryn at Steenberg
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Tryn on the stunning Steenberg Farm with a long, relaxed lunch with the family. Parents can enjoy a specially curated six-course lunch with a glass of Steenberg Cap Classique. While you linger at the table, little ones can head into the gardens for an Easter Egg Hunt, searching for hidden treasures in the most beautiful corners of Steenberg Farm.
- Where: Steenberg Farm, Cape Town
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: From 12h30
- Cost: Adults: R955 | Children: R450
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Vergelegen Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday is a special time for families. Children are invited to enjoy a morning of fun, discovery and sweet treats at Vergelegen's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. The hunt begins in the beautiful Octagonal Garden, established more than 300 years ago. With ancient trees and colourful seasonal plantings, the garden offers the perfect setting – and plenty of secret hiding places – for delicious Easter treats. The cost of R425 per child includes bunny ears, Easter egg carriers, and a selection of special Easter eggs for the hunt.
- Where: Vergelegen Wine Estate, Somerset West
- When: Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: 09h00
- Cost: R425 per child
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Easter Feast at Vergenoegd Löw
At Vergenoegd Löw, the rhythms of harvest and heritage cuisine come together in a warm Easter celebration at Geuwels. From Easter Friday to Easter Sunday morning, guests are invited to start the day with a Geuwels Easter harvest breakfast, a seasonal offering inspired by the farm and its bounty. Two hearty dishes capture the essence of the breakfast table: The Easter harvest breakfast plate and the Easter lamb and egg bake. The highlight arrives on Sunday, when Geuwels presents an Easter lunch, family-style. Guests begin with a table of traditional starters including mosbolletjies, chicken liver parfait, pickled fish and pickled cucumber salad. The main course centres on slow-roasted lamb, with a generous array of harvest sides. Dessert brings the meal to a sweet close with a trio of heritage sweets.
- Where: Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Faure
- When: Harvest breakfast: 3-5 April 2026 | Sunday lunch: 5 April 2026
- Time: Harvest breakfast: 08h30 - 11h00 | Sunday lunch: 12h00
- Cost: Harvest breakfast: R195 pp | Sunday lunch: R695 pp
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Easter Mochi and Wine Pairing at Vrede en Lust
Indulge in a perfect pairing this Easter! Visit the Vrede en Lust tasting room, nestled in the breathtaking Franschhoek Valley, for a unique sensory experience. Their elegant signature wines are expertly paired with artisanal Easter-themed Mochi Mochi treats – truffle-sized traditional Japanese treats with soft, chewy exteriors and rich, flavoured ganache fillings. It's a sophisticated, cross-cultural fusion of flavours and the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend while soaking up the valley's stunning views.
- Where: Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek
- When: 4-6 April 2026
- Time: From 10h00
- Cost: R170 per person