The gates open, letting in a rush of kids searching for chocolate treasures.
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Jemma Jones
Kids were treated to an extra dose of chocolate on Sunday, April 5, as hundreds took to Billabong Ranch in hot pursuit of Easter eggs.
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Sixty kilograms of mini-eggs disappeared in minutes as excited children searched the playground area, discovering chocolate treasures hidden in the grass, nestled in trees and tucked into play equipment.
Billabong owner Richard Acquisto said the free event provided a good opportunity for visiting families to get among the community, as well as provide a reprieve financially for locals who may not have been able to afford chocolate eggs this year.
Journalist Jemma Jones was there to capture all the madness.
Millie, 6, and Kobie Lindrea, 3, show off their baskets filled with chocolates.
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Jemma Jones
Nicholas Amoruso, 1, managed to snap up a few chocolates.
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Jemma Jones
Brothers Boston, 1, and Bailey Bui, 4, found eggs hidden in the wooden truck.
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Jemma Jones
Sisters Vada, 7, Zarli, 9, and Tully Busch, 4, show off their eggs.
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Jemma Jones
Erin and Sam Primrose and Candice Caserta with sisters Mali, 5, and Ivy, 3.
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Jemma Jones
Millie Williams, 2, and Caitlyn Hanson were happy with their collection of chocolate.
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Jemma Jones
Kids sprinted, hopped and skipped through Billabong Ranch to collect their eggs.
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Jemma Jones
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