Your Guide to Easter in Robe, South Australia
With its stunning coastal walks, dreamy accommodation options, top-notch seafood and wine, and special Easter events, Robe on SA’s rugged Limestone Coast is the perfect place to spend your Easter long weekend. Here’s what to do, see, eat – and where to stay.
You can’t go wrong visiting Robe at any time of year, but Easter is when this picturesque, friendly town on South Australia’s celebrated Limestone Coast really turns it on. Whether your idea of the perfect Easter long weekend involves days spent curled on the couch by the fire, or filling every hour from sun up to sun down with activities, Robe offers it all. So pack your bags, load the car (Robe’s remarkable 12km Long Beach allows car access, so don’t expect it to stay sand-free!), and prepare your family and friends for an Easter long weekend they won’t forget.
Where to stay
We all know accommodation can make or break a holiday, and that’s not a risk you want to take during the Easter long weekend – which is why we’ve put accommodation at the top of this guide. Luckily there are plenty of amazing options in Robe that will guarantee an excellent stay. For shelter that’s cosy, interior magazine-worthy and with every amenity you could possibly need (plus more), ORBE Properties offers a curated collection of beautiful holiday homes perfect for couples, families or big groups.
For couples seeking a romantic and memorable Easter stay there’s the Scandinavian-inspired Woodshed, featuring sauna, outdoor shower and combustion fireplace. Situated at the edge of Robe’s spectacular cliff tracks, you’ll feel like you’re the only people for miles (despite great cafes, pubs and shops being within walking distance). Another dreamy option, also suitable for small families, is the private, nature-immersed Tea Tree cabin where you can roast marshmallows by the fire pit, enjoy a bubble bath among the gum trees and sip hot chocolate on one of the comfiest couches you’ve ever laid on. Plus, with its expansive green surroundings, Tea Tree is the perfect place for an Easter egg hunt!
For large families or groups headed to Robe for Easter, the newly-built four-bedroom Kookaburra Beachhouse is perfect. Picture open-plan living, a big dining and kitchen area, enough sofa seating for 10-plus bums, plus Smart Frame TV. It will feel like your home-away-from-home within minutes. There’s also Splash House, perched right on the water’s edge. While the interiors are seriously comfortable – not to mention stylish – you’ll want to spend your whole Easter long weekend soaking in the Southern Ocean breeze from the sunny deck. Did we mention it’s pet friendly, too?
All of these properties are run by locals, who will make your Easter long weekend in Robe truly unforgettable. We’re talking about personal touches like complimentary chocolate and wine (and sometimes freshly-baked pastries!), handwritten welcome notes, and being on-call to deliver more wood if your stocks get low.
Despite all the amazing things to do and see in Robe (more on this below!), we won’t be mad if you choose to stay indoors all Easter long weekend. With accommodation offerings as good as this, it’s kind of hard not to.
Things to do
Robe is home to some of the country’s best beaches – Long Beach claimed a top 10 spot on the 2024 Best Australian Beaches list – so be sure to factor a walk, dip or surf into your Easter weekend getaway. As the heart of Robe, Long Beach is a must-see. Thanks to its finely-packed sand and gently curved shoreline, beachgoers can drive right up to the water, making it the perfect spot to set up for the day. And don’t forget your surfboard; Long Beach offers conditions for all skill levels. Other Robe beaches worth checking out include Hoopers and Town Beach – your kids will love jumping off the pontoon.
Another must-do is a coastal walk around Robe’s famous obelisk. Start at the lighthouse and follow the rocky limestone headland past the red-and-white obelisk (selfies are mandatory!), to the jetty, then through the town where you can pick up a coffee (Drift does a really good one) to Long Beach. This hike is far from strenuous, so don’t be put off if your Easter long weekend goal is relaxation.
Outside of beach activities, explore Robe’s main street with its numerous fashion and homeware boutiques (Loaves & Fishes is a longtime Robe favourite), art galleries (the whimsy, or should be say “whim sea”, handmade creations by Lisa Baker of Inky Blue are the perfect Robe souvenir), cellar doors and cafes.
What’s on
Two events worth factoring into your Robe Easter long weekend itinerary are the Robe Primary School Easter Fete, and the annual Robe Easter Surf Classic. On Saturday 4 April head to the Robe Primary School Oval for jumping castles, rock climbing, a petting zoo, laser tag, live music, plus market stalls, a barbeque, doughnuts, and a mega raffle if you’re feeling lucky. Expect fun for the whole family!
This year marks the 58th year of the annual Robe Easter Surf Classic, one of Australia's longest-running surfing competitions. The exact location changes depending on conditions, so across Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend, ask the locals where to go to watch surfers of all ages compete for the crown (if you stay with ORBE Properties, they’ll have all the deets!).
There’s also a heap of live music happening in town all weekend, including at the Robe Hotel, Wangolina Cellar Door, Woodsoak Wines and Cape Jaffa Wines. See our Easter 2026 What’s On Guide for more details.
What to eat and drink
Where do we start? Robe is the perfect place for foodies – and wine lovers. Especially during the Easter long weekend. From unique specialty chocolates from Robe Chocolate Shop and Humpalicious camel-milk ice cream, to fresh crayfish (head to Sky Seafoods at 58 Robe Street) and local wines, the list of what to eat and drink in Robe is endless.
Be sure to get your hands on still-warm pastries and baked-goods from Rise of Robe or Pastry Place. Rise of Robe makes a mean Portuguese tart, and you’ll want to take home a loaf of sourdough or fruit loaf that tastes like hot cross buns (but, dare we say, better). Speaking of hot cross buns, the Pastry Place makes the best in town, and their vanilla slice from The Union is 10/10, too. This could be a task for the early riser in your group – both places are known to sell out before 10am, that’s how good they are.
The whimsical Robe Ice Cream Shop, a parmi and pint at the Caledonian Inn, and fish and chips from Robe Seafood & Takeaway should also be on your list.
When it comes to tasting local wine, Robe visitors are spoiled for choice. On the main street there’s Woodsoak Wines, Wangolina Cellar Door and Karatta, or you can head 15 minutes out of town to Cape Jaffa for excellent drops and even better views. Be sure to pick up a bottle (or two) to take back to your luxury accommodation.
In summary
For an unforgettable Easter long weekend in Robe, book with ORBE Properties. Their unique range of luxury properties includes accommodation suitable for couples, families with kids, and big groups. You’ll want to book again the following Easter, trust us.
Make memories around the fire pit (marshmallows obligatory) or on Long Beach.
Get your hands on delicious hot cross buns from the Pastry Place.
Do a coastal walk around Robe’s famous obelisk.
Catch some of the annual Robe Easter Surf Classic or take the kids to the Robe Primary School Easter Fete.
And have a very Happy Easter! (If you follow this guide to Easter in Robe, South Australia, you’re bound to.)
Written by Emily Koukos Hot Copy