It’s the holiday we’ve all been waiting for—the four-day Easter weekend is the perfect time to unwind, explore, and indulge in some sweet chocolatey goodness!
We’re preparing for Easter in Parnell by stocking up on hot cross buns, chocolate, and festive decorations from some of our local stores. When the blissful long weekend arrives, we’ll be out and about in our beautiful suburb dining with friends and exploring the attractions in the area.
There are plenty of reasons to spend Easter in Parnell, so make the most of your long weekend with our top holiday recommendations!
Hot cross buns are an Easter favourite, and these warm, toasty buns are the perfect treat for Autumn.
The Easter holidays are synonymous with chocolate, and Parnell has some of the tastiest chocolate treats around!
For the ultimate luxury Easter experience, these places have whipped up desserts and pastries inspired by the Easter holiday.
If you’ve wandered past Passion for Paper recently, you will have noticed their Peter Rabbit display in the front window! There are lots of perfect non-food gifts and cute decorations to inspire an Easter spirit.
Take yourself out for a coffee, catch up with friends over brunch, or bond as a family over dinner this Easter. The following hospitality venues have confirmed they will be open throughout the Easter period.
Please note—these venues will will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Auckland Museum
Friday 15—Sunday 24 April
Come on an egg-citing egg hunt this Easter! Some beautifully decorated eggs have been hidden in the Museum galleries. Follow the rhyming clues to hunt them down; each one contains a special letter you’ll need to complete the trail. Pop your completed entry into our special box and go into the draw to win an egg-stravagant chocolate hamper.
PALM SUNDAY—10 APRIL
10am Festal Choral Eucharist
HOLY WEDNESDAY—13 APRIL
6pm Choral Evensong with Benediction
MAUNDY THURSDAY—14 APRIL
7.30pm Festal Choral Eucharist
GOOD FRIDAY—15 APRIL
10am Family Service
3pm Good Friday Service
HOLY SATURDAY—16 APRIL
8pm The Great Easter Vigil (Festal)
EASTER SUNDAY—17 April
8am Sung Eucharist
9am Holy Communion
10am Choral Eucharist
5pm Choral Evensong
8pm Taizé Prayer