Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Australia (Updated 2026)

Australia, Oceania
Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey. …More

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Wave Rock and Pinnacles Air & Ground Tour

After a one hour flight over the foothills and inland farming country you will enjoy a ground tour of Wave Rock. Experience the spiritual stillness …More

After a one hour flight over the foothills and inland farming country you will enjoy a ground tour of Wave Rock. Experience the spiritual stillness...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,402
Full Day Wave Rock and Historic York

Discover the wonders of our historical townships including York, drive through the spectacular Darling mountain Ranges & huge Aussie farmlands and marvel at the famous …More

Discover the wonders of our historical townships including York, drive through the spectacular Darling mountain Ranges & huge Aussie farmlands and marvel at the famous...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$201
Kakadu, Adelaide & Mary River Scenic Flight

Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport …More

Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$785
Snorkel with Turtles – Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life: …More

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life:...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$103
Brisbane Food Tour: A Taste of Queensland

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food …More

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$597
Private Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Tour from Melbourne

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the …More

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$972
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then …More

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$285
Try Scuba Diving Experience: Sydney

Looking for a new adventure? Try Scuba Diving! It’s your opportunity to discover the magical world of colourful fish and living reefs in your very …More

Looking for a new adventure? Try Scuba Diving! It’s your opportunity to discover the magical world of colourful fish and living reefs in your very...

3 hours
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$120
Canyoning at Twister and Rocky Creek: Two Canyons In One Day

Experience two of the best canyons in the Blue Mountains. Twister Canyon is pure fun, with more water jumps than any other Blue Mountains canyon. …More

Experience two of the best canyons in the Blue Mountains. Twister Canyon is pure fun, with more water jumps than any other Blue Mountains canyon....

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$252
Luxury Sydney Tour

Get Picked up from your Hotel in a European Sedan/ SUV or Luxury Van. Its a 4hr Tour Hotel to Hotel. Let us help you …More

Get Picked up from your Hotel in a European Sedan/ SUV or Luxury Van. Its a 4hr Tour Hotel to Hotel. Let us help you...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$376
Bondi Beach Walking Tour with Optional Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

Discover Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi on a 1.5-hour easy walking tour. From its Aboriginal beginnings to the celebrity, hipster and tourist mecca it is …More

Discover Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi on a 1.5-hour easy walking tour. From its Aboriginal beginnings to the celebrity, hipster and tourist mecca it is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$42
Private Blue Mountains Eco Day Tour

Experience the Blue Mountains like never before with our exclusive private tour, perfect for international travelers seeking a personalized adventure. You'll be picked up and …More

Experience the Blue Mountains like never before with our exclusive private tour, perfect for international travelers seeking a personalized adventure. You'll be picked up and...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Blue Mountains Highlights, Wildlife Park and Scenic World Full Day Private Tour

The most diverse of all our Blue Mountains tour options. Get your animal fix at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Enjoy up close and personal encounters with …More

The most diverse of all our Blue Mountains tour options. Get your animal fix at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Enjoy up close and personal encounters with...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$425
3 Hour Forest Bathing at Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Relax, slow down, become present and connect with nature. Forest bathing combines mindfulness techniques and the therapeutic powers of being in the natural environment. Your …More

Relax, slow down, become present and connect with nature. Forest bathing combines mindfulness techniques and the therapeutic powers of being in the natural environment. Your...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
Private Surf Lesson

Welcome to the exciting world of surfing! If you want to learn to surf then a one-on-one surfing lesson is the way to go! The …More

Welcome to the exciting world of surfing! If you want to learn to surf then a one-on-one surfing lesson is the way to go! The...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$235
Dolphin Tour National Park adventure noosa Whalesongsnoosa

Such a unique experience with Whalesongs Noosa. Come aboard with us and see our stunning National Park from the ocean. Our local dolphins are nearly …More

Such a unique experience with Whalesongs Noosa. Come aboard with us and see our stunning National Park from the ocean. Our local dolphins are nearly...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.

5 Stars on City Sky Diving! Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • 8 hour tour Admission to Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary • Luxury vehicle …More

5 Stars on City Sky Diving! Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • 8 hour tour Admission to Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary • Luxury vehicle...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,805
Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry

A small group tour taking you on a journey through Melbourne's amazing sporting past and present and an expert tour through its incredible sporting facilities …More

A small group tour taking you on a journey through Melbourne's amazing sporting past and present and an expert tour through its incredible sporting facilities...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Luxury Private & Customised Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Experience the Yarra Valley on a fully private luxury wine tour from Melbourne. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and …More

Experience the Yarra Valley on a fully private luxury wine tour from Melbourne. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Kakadu Adventure Tour

Customised 5 hour Ground Tour. Sit back and relax as our certified guides take you across the lowlands of Kakadu into stone country. Learn about …More

Customised 5 hour Ground Tour. Sit back and relax as our certified guides take you across the lowlands of Kakadu into stone country. Learn about...

5 to 6 hours
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$208
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