Easter is the busiest time with many holiday makers making the most of the beautiful weather. The highway is much busier than usual and caravan park and camping spots are generally busy with many people visiting family and holidaying in the area. All hospitality businesses are likely to be busy, so check for changed opening hours and advance bookings are recommended. See Food places for the latest information.
Don't miss our Easter Bonnet Sheep Art Parade, our main street sheep are all beautifully decorated in their custom made Easter Bonnets. The Kaniva Puppet Shop is trading 10 - 2.30pm every Easter public holiday.
Support Kaniva Lions Club with their Easter raffle down the street, they will also be manning the Tolmer Way stop at the border with their Driver Reviver on Thurs, Fri, Mon. If you'd prefer to make a donation by direct deposit to the Good Friday Appeal, you can donate via this link.
Thurs 17th Apr, 9am - 3pm.
Kaniva's Easter Market
Celebrate the Easter season with Kaniva’s much-loved Easter Market. From 9am to 3pm, the main street will come alive with local bargains and market stalls. Enjoy a great mix of shopping – from clothes and crafts to home décor and garden gear – with many local stores and newly opened shops taking part. There will be something for everyone, including kids' activities outside the Neighbourhood House, Easter treats, raffles, and plenty of places to enjoy a bite to eat. Come for the bargains, stay for the atmosphere, and support our local community. All enquiries contact LINK, open Tues - Fri, Ph: 5392 2865 NB: Don't forget to park your car in the side streets after you have unloaded your stall to allow for visitor parking.
Good Friday
Reflect and remember at these Good Friday services.
Easter Saturday, 10.30am - 12pm
Nhill Easter Egg Hunt
Come and join the Nhill Town Committee for the Nhill Easter egg hunt and some Easter games, on Easter Saturday. Kids of all ages can come along to find Easter eggs hidden in Jaypex Park, participate in a scavenger hunt and other Easter games. $2 donation for entry, per child. Registration
Easter Sunday Services
Sun 20th Apr
Nhill Cemetery Walk
Join the Nhill and District Historical Society for a fascinating stroll through the Nhill Cemetery with Yvonne Gladdis as your guide. She will introduce you to some of her favourite permanent residents, sharing their stories and local history along the way. As you walk, you may even come across a familiar name—feel free to chat, but please stay with the group. Comfortable shoes are essential for this unique experience. No booking is required—simply meet at the cemetery’s main gates at 1:30 PM for a 2:00 PM start. Cash purchases are available on the day, including the Nhill Cemetery Walk booklet ($5) and bottles of cold water ($2). This event is part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival – Unearthed
Fri 25th Apr, 10.50am
ANZAC Day Service
Assemble at 10.50am for 11am service at Cenotaph, Progress St. Full details.
ANZAC Day Match, 1pm
Join KLUFNC this Anzac Day, as they proudly host Edenhope-Apsley for their annual commemorative match. The day begins with a special Anzac Service at 1pm, followed by a full afternoon and evening of football and netball. Football kicks off at 1:30pm with the U14 and U17s, a combined KLU/EA training at 2:45pm, Saint Cougar jumper presentations at 2:45pm, followed by the Ulls at 3pm, Ressies at 4pm, and Seniors under our brand new lights at 5:45pm. Netball starts at 1:30pm with A-Grade, then Moddies and U17s at 2:45pm, B-Grade and C-Reserve at 3:45pm, and C-Grade wrapping up the day at 4:45pm. It’s a day to honour our history, celebrate community spirit, and cheer on our teams. Lest we forget.
NB: All information is provided in good faith and subject to change.
Don't miss our Easter Bonnet Sheep Art Parade, our main street sheep are all beautifully decorated in their custom made Easter Bonnets. The Kaniva Puppet Shop is trading 10 - 2.30pm every Easter public holiday.
Support Kaniva Lions Club with their Easter raffle down the street, they will also be manning the Tolmer Way stop at the border with their Driver Reviver on Thurs, Fri, Mon. If you'd prefer to make a donation by direct deposit to the Good Friday Appeal, you can donate via this link.
Thurs 17th Apr, 9am - 3pm.
Kaniva's Easter Market
Celebrate the Easter season with Kaniva’s much-loved Easter Market. From 9am to 3pm, the main street will come alive with local bargains and market stalls. Enjoy a great mix of shopping – from clothes and crafts to home décor and garden gear – with many local stores and newly opened shops taking part. There will be something for everyone, including kids' activities outside the Neighbourhood House, Easter treats, raffles, and plenty of places to enjoy a bite to eat. Come for the bargains, stay for the atmosphere, and support our local community. All enquiries contact LINK, open Tues - Fri, Ph: 5392 2865 NB: Don't forget to park your car in the side streets after you have unloaded your stall to allow for visitor parking.
Good Friday
Reflect and remember at these Good Friday services.
- Freedom to worship, former Salvation Army church, Progress St, Kaniva. 10am
- Kaniva Community Church, 108 Commercial St, 9.30am
- Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 10am
Easter Saturday, 10.30am - 12pm
Nhill Easter Egg Hunt
Come and join the Nhill Town Committee for the Nhill Easter egg hunt and some Easter games, on Easter Saturday. Kids of all ages can come along to find Easter eggs hidden in Jaypex Park, participate in a scavenger hunt and other Easter games. $2 donation for entry, per child. Registration
Easter Sunday Services
- Freedom to worship, former Salvation Army church, Progress St, Kaniva. 10am
- Kaniva Community Church, 108 Commercial St, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 10am.
- Presbyterian Church. Phillips and Dungey St. 9am
- Serviceton Church, Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, 10am
Sun 20th Apr
Nhill Cemetery Walk
Join the Nhill and District Historical Society for a fascinating stroll through the Nhill Cemetery with Yvonne Gladdis as your guide. She will introduce you to some of her favourite permanent residents, sharing their stories and local history along the way. As you walk, you may even come across a familiar name—feel free to chat, but please stay with the group. Comfortable shoes are essential for this unique experience. No booking is required—simply meet at the cemetery’s main gates at 1:30 PM for a 2:00 PM start. Cash purchases are available on the day, including the Nhill Cemetery Walk booklet ($5) and bottles of cold water ($2). This event is part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival – Unearthed
Fri 25th Apr, 10.50am
ANZAC Day Service
Assemble at 10.50am for 11am service at Cenotaph, Progress St. Full details.
ANZAC Day Match, 1pm
Join KLUFNC this Anzac Day, as they proudly host Edenhope-Apsley for their annual commemorative match. The day begins with a special Anzac Service at 1pm, followed by a full afternoon and evening of football and netball. Football kicks off at 1:30pm with the U14 and U17s, a combined KLU/EA training at 2:45pm, Saint Cougar jumper presentations at 2:45pm, followed by the Ulls at 3pm, Ressies at 4pm, and Seniors under our brand new lights at 5:45pm. Netball starts at 1:30pm with A-Grade, then Moddies and U17s at 2:45pm, B-Grade and C-Reserve at 3:45pm, and C-Grade wrapping up the day at 4:45pm. It’s a day to honour our history, celebrate community spirit, and cheer on our teams. Lest we forget.
NB: All information is provided in good faith and subject to change.
- A reminder that you can not take fruit, vegetables and plants over the border into SA. Checkpoints are in place at the border.
- Victoria Police will be targeting high-risk driving involving fatigue, impaired driving, seat belt non-compliance and excessive speed. for the Easter long weekend which will continue up to ANZAC Day long weekend.
Kaniva, first and last highway town in Victoria.
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