Sugar‑filled Easter baskets are classic - but as Aussie families look for healthier, creative and long‑lasting Easter gift ideas, non‑chocolate Easter gifts are having a real moment. At Adventure Awaits, we believe Easter should be fun, imaginative and memorable - without the meltdowns (of sugar or hard‑to‑clean chocolate messes!).
That’s why we’ve curated a range of Easter gifts that kids actually love and parents approve of: toys that spark play, keepsakes that become favourites, and portable entertainment that’s perfect for school holidays, road trips and long weekends.
Below you’ll find:
Our most‑loved non‑chocolate Easter gift ideas
Clever Easter game inspiration Aussies are searching for
Travel‑friendly play ideas
Age‑by‑stage gift guides
Ultimate basket building ideas
Easter FAQ’s Aussie families actually ask
Let’s make this Easter the one they remember - for all the right reasons.
Old‑school charm meets modern play. Our Bunny Family Nesting Dolls are the sweetest screen‑free gift you could give this Easter. With five adorable bunnies that stack and nest inside each other, they’re brilliant for:
Fine motor play
Counting and size sorting
Easter table centrepieces
Keepsakes that grow with your child
Why parents love them:
Zero mess, maximum replay value, and they look gorgeous on a shelf long after Easter is over.
🎁 Pro tip: Pop a tiny prompt inside each doll - like “Hop like a bunny”, “Find something blue”, or “Give someone a hug” - and turn unboxing into a mini treasure hunt.
Say Easter without saying chocolate! Our Hot Cross Bun Earrings are a cheeky nod to Australia’s favourite seasonal treat - and perfect for tweens, teens or mums who want to wear the Easter vibes.
Pair them with a bunny tee or a denim jacket and you’re Easter‑ready in minutes.
🎁 Shop tip: Drop a pair into a gift box with a handwritten note - simple, charming and an instant smile.
We also have felt Hot Cross Buns that are perfect for pretend play, Easter tea parties and imaginative fun.
Cult‑favourite, endlessly squeezable and hugely portable - NeeDoh® squishies are more than just a fidget. They’re calm‑boosters, road trip companions and boredom busters all rolled into one.
Why they’re brilliant for Easter:
Fit perfectly into Easter baskets
Great for waiting rooms, car seats and flights
Help kids self‑soothe after busy mornings
Last way beyond the holidays
Parents especially love these because they keep hands busy without the cling of screens or noise of battery‑powered toys.
Easter and cuddles go hand‑in‑hand - but planet‑kind is even better. Our eco‑friendly plush bunnies are:
Made from sustainable, soft materials
Irresistibly huggable
Big enough to become a favourite bedtime buddy
Gift with a bedtime story and one of our kids’ travel journals - they’ll have treasured memories long after the public holidays are done.
Round out your Easter bundle with themed goodies that spark joy without a sugar crash: from wooden toys to outdoor games, there’s something for every interest.
🎁 Pro move: Choose a colour theme - pastels, brights, earthy neutrals - and stick to it for a beautifully cohesive Easter basket.
Car trips, beach getaways and camping Easter weekends are iconic Aussie holiday moments. These travel‑ready ideas make sure kids stay entertained and engaged.
The long weekend is an ideal time to start a holiday tradition with our Australian‑made kids travel journals. Designed to get kids writing, drawing and recording experiences, these journals capture moments that photos alone can’t.
How to use on the road:
Start a daily “Top 3 Moments” ritual before bed
Add leaf rubbings or flower pressings from picnic spots
Tape in wrappers, tickets, maps or photos - instant scrapbook
Travel journals are educational and emotional keepsakes that kids revisit year after year.
Parents rave about Tiger Tribe because the activity sets bring loads of fun without bits escaping all over the car.
Great Easter picks include:
Colouring & drawing sets with themed pages
Magnetic play packs for bumpy roads
Puzzle and game cases that stay neat
Whether you’re heading to the bush, the beach or a cafe after school, these travel‑friendly activities are always a win.
Turn the backyard or campsite into an Easter adventure. With kids’ binoculars and headlights, children can:
Spot kookaburras and lorikeets at dawn
Go “night hikes” with safe torches
Count wildlife or map out backyard territories
Bonus game: Hide a few “golden eggs” around the yard and let kids find them with torchlight - instant glow‑up on the classic egg hunt.
Families around Australia ask us every year for Easter game ideas that are fun, sugar‑free and memorable - so here are the biggest crowd‑pleasers:
Use plastic eggs or our silicone refillable water balls! filled with:
Stickers
Mini toys
Temporary tattoos
Mini puzzles
Clue cards
💡 For mixed ages: colour‑code eggs so younger kids chase easier hues while older kids get the challenge hides.
Place simple rhymes or picture clues inside eggs. Each clue leads to a new spot - letterbox, bookshelf, gum tree - until kids find the final treasure: a plush bunny or travel journal.
Make a couple of eggs “golden” and worth extra points or a special non‑food prize. Great for sibling rivalry (in the fun way).
Include mini LED tea lights or glow sticks in translucent eggs and hunt at dusk with headlights - it’s magical, safe and modern.
Use reusable wooden or craft eggs for relay races. Add obstacles, do a slow version for little ones, or make funny time penalties. Check out our little wooden set here...
Old pillowcases or potato sacks work perfectly. First across wins a bunny badge, sticker sheet or mini puzzle. We also have Bunny Long Skipping Rope - check it out here...
Make simple bingo cards with icons (bunny, chick, nest, carrot, egg, hat, cross). Winners choose from small non‑chocolate prizes.
A classic party game twist. Add blindfolds for extra giggles.
Swap real eggs for soft foam balls or filled reusable balloons - play at the park, beach or backyard.
Weave around cones, hop like bunnies, crawl under picnic rugs, ring‑toss on traffic cone “carrots”. Time each run and cheer!
Mix easy Aussie Easter facts (“What season is Easter here?”) with silly prompts (“Act like a hatching chick”).
List items for kids to “snap”: shadow that looks like ears, something orange, a bird’s nest (from a distance). Add pictures into travel journals later.
Hand kids a tray and challenge them to build a “nest” from leaves, bark and grass - eco crafts + outdoor time = winner.
Here’s a simple formula that keeps clutter low and joy high:
| Basket Component | Example |
|---|---|
| Something to cuddle | Eco plush bunny |
| Something to create | Tiger Tribe activity set |
| Something to fidget | NeeDoh squishy |
| Something to wear | Hot Cross Bun earrings or headband |
| Something to collect | Bunny Family Nesting Dolls |
| Something outdoors | Kids’ binoculars or headlight |
| Something to remember | Aussie‑made travel journal |
👩🎨 Build your basket your way - pastel themes, earthy tones, bright and fun or gender neutral.
Top Seller: Miffy the Bunny — soft, safe and irresistibly cute.
Soft bunny
Mini board book
A single nesting doll as a surprise
Full Bunny Nesting Doll set
Tiger Tribe colouring
Bubble gun
NeeDoh
Magnetic play sets
Kids’ binoculars
Scavenger hunt kit
Travel journal
Hot Cross Bun earrings
Compact travel journal
Headlight for night adventures
Harder clue‑based hunts
Chalk for hopscotch
Cones for obstacle courses
Reusable Easter eggs
Our gifts feel just as special - more creative, less sugar, and longer lasting.
We proudly feature Aussie‑made favourites like our Kids Travel Journals, family‑approved Tiger Tribe travel play, eco plush toys, and more.
We pick keepsakes you’ll keep on the shelf year‑round - not something that ends up at the back of the cupboard by Tuesday.
It’s not just Easter - it’s the start of traditions, stories and moments that last.
What can I give instead of Easter eggs?
Think cuddly bunnies, Nesting Dolls, NeeDoh, activity sets, stickers, crafts, binoculars or travel journals - bundle a few for a complete basket.
How do I keep kids busy on an Easter road trip?
Portable play is key: Tiger Tribe activities, NeeDoh, audiobooks and a travel journal for daily highlights. Add a headlight for dusk adventures and mini scavenger hunts at rest stops.
What are the best Easter games for mixed ages?
Colour‑coded egg hunts, Easter bingo, pin the tail, glow‑in‑the‑dark hunts and trivia are perfect for family groups.
How can I make an egg hunt more exciting?
Try adding Golden Eggs, clue cards leading to big prizes, or a photo scavenger hunt for older kids. Dusk hunts with headlights are unforgettable.
From Bunny Family Nesting Dolls and Hot Cross Bun Earrings to NeeDoh squishies, eco‑friendly plush, Aussie‑made travel journals, Tiger Tribe portable play, binoculars and headlights - the perfect non‑chocolate Easter is waiting.
Make the magic happen. Shop the Easter range now at Adventure Awaits.
