Kids by the thousand flock to the Waterfront for a taste of Territory Easter

Thousands of Territory kids descended the Darwin Waterfront to celebrate Easter. Check out the photos from the event here.

Up to 1500 families flocked to Darwin’s Waterfront on Saturday morning to experience a tropical Easter with the lot.

Jumping castles and fairy face painting combined with Easter egg hunts and energy-sapping humidity to make Easter 2023 a memorable event.

Lucy Nascimento and partner Ben Tschirpig enjoyed the full Easter experience with their children Alex, 4 and Abigail, 2.

Lucy Nascimento and Ben Tschirpig with Alex and Abigail at Darwin Waterfront. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

“The kids love Easter,” Lucy said.

“The bunnies and the chocolate, it's a real highlight for them.

“They had fun in the jumping castle, played twister then had a go in the activity tent with the circus equipment.

“We always try and get out to these community events.

“They’re free, are always good fun and just a really great day out.”

Jenny, Isabella and Hamish enjoy bouncing into Easter. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

And the Waterfront was only the beginning for the Coconut Grove mob.

After a quick lunch the family-of-four went to the circus before an evening meal at the Sailing Club.

Waterfront events and marketing co-ordinator Yasmine Welsh said families were given a free passport loaded with freebies and directions for the kiddies to find Easter eggs.

“We didn’t know how things were going to go with the tropical low above us, but it was a beautiful morning,” she said.

“The kids had a ball with the tip-top circus, egg and spoon races and sack races.

“There was something for everybody and it was a great time for everybody.”

To stop them from melting, chocolate eggs were stored in ice before being eaten.

Easter fun at the Waterfront

Lia Finocchiaro, Isla Burke and Addison Bradley. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Kids with their Easter eggs. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Jenny, Isabella and Hamish enjoy bouncing into Easter. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Jenny and Isabella. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Justin and Kayne Hughes and baby Morris have fun with Fairy Jill and Fairy Tony. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Justin and Kayne Hughes with Morris. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

A young girl gets a paint makeover. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Face painting was enjoyed by many. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The race was fun. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Kids Participating in the spoon race. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Lucy Nascimento and Ben Tschirpig with Alex and Abigail at Darwin Waterfront. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The Waterfront Passport. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Hope handing over the passport to all the people to find their Easter egg. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

The Waterfront Passport. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Kids enjoy the castle. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin