Easter in Sydney

[gypsygal1962]

We are going to be in Sydney over the Easter weekend prior to our cruise departing April 2, 2024. We are staying at the Radisson Blu downtown. We realize many services,  etc. will be closed due to the national holiday, but will restaurants and pubs be open? Is there anything we should be mindful of? TIA.

[possum52]

1 hour ago, gypsygal1962 said:

We are going to be in Sydney over the Easter weekend prior to our cruise departing April 2, 2024. We are staying at the Radisson Blu downtown. We realize many services,  etc. will be closed due to the national holiday, but will restaurants and pubs be open? Is there anything we should be mindful of? TIA.

Yes, most pubs, restaurants and cafes will be open, although perhaps not all opening on Good Friday. I would assume the restaurants/bars at your hotel will be open the whole weekend. On Good Friday, the major shops including supermarkets and shopping centres will be closed but some will be open on Easter Sunday. All will open Saturday and Monday. Public transport will operate on Sunday timetables. Taronga Zoo will be open as will movie theatres. Closer to the time google what is open in Sydney over and what is happening over Easter. One big event which will be on over the four day holiday weekend is the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Sydney Royal Easter Show

[gypsygal1962]

Thank you for the information and the link to the Sydney Royal Easter Show!

[PerfectlyPerth]

This is a handy link. It includes info for every state but all neatly sorted into state by state info on trading hours for retail. 
https://www.retail.org.au/news-and-insights/easter-trading-hours

 

This one has some Easter specific activities. Including info on the Royal Easter Show as mentioned above. A big tradition. It has a list of opening times for various attractions. 
https://sydneyexpert.com/easter-in-sydney/