Once again the South Coast Buccaneers joined forces with the SCAFL Pambula Panthers Football Club to host the long-standing and successful round robin tournament.

Teams from ACT, Frankston, Illawarra, Mornington and the local contingent, the South Coast Buccaneers, participated over Saturday and Sunday playing days.

Officials said the Easter Carnival was a proven hit with visitors offering a variety of activities outside of the footy field.

Entrants started the celebration of sport with Friday afternoon barefoot bowls at Club Sapphire under the dome, which proved incredibly popular.

"Most of the players bring their families so there was plenty of social gathering and catching up for mates and families," a spokesman said.

Friday was also ladies night with a special women's event at the Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, which was well received.

Then from Saturday morning, fine and warm conditions dawned on the Pambula Sporting Complex for the opening games.

"In a great environment AFL Masters players of all ages involved themselves in a competitive yet friendly games of Aussie rules," the spokesman said.

"The action on the field provided the opportunity for teams and all players to hone in on their teamwork and skill levels.

"There were often really good passages of footy which was witnessed by a responsive crowd."

Organisers said promoting an active lifestyle and healthy social interactions and camaraderie was critical.

"Even the younger generation of boys and girls were given the chance to join in a game of footy over the weekend."

Meanwhile, the Easter egg hunt proved popular with the younger visitors and the spokesman said there were "many happy faces with [chocolate] eggs in hand".

After the egg hunt, teams lined up for the traditional tug-of-war with the Mornington Raiders able to retain the annual trophy for another year.

In the childrens' tug-of-war the girls proved too strong.

Organisers said it was fantastic to share the games and build fitness, while visitors also got to soak in the sights and tourist attractions of the Sapphire Coast.