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

Australia, Oceania
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You …More

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$83
Victoria Rally School Hotlap Ride in a Rally Car 3 Laps

Buckle up for three fast laps in a rally car with a pro instructor behind the wheel. All required safety equipment will be provided. You …More

Buckle up for three fast laps in a rally car with a pro instructor behind the wheel. All required safety equipment will be provided. You...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$71
Full Day Perth, Fremantle, Swan Valley and Wildlife Park

Packed full of the essential, iconic Perth and Fremantle locations, the Swan Valley and Cottesloe Beach. Meet kangaroos, koalas and other Aussie native animals. …More

Packed full of the essential, iconic Perth and Fremantle locations, the Swan Valley and Cottesloe Beach. Meet kangaroos, koalas and other Aussie native animals....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
Try Scuba Diving at Cook Island – Guided Ocean Dive with Turtles

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting …More

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$197
Private Yarra Valley Tour

As one of Australia’s leading wine making regions, just a short drive (approximately one hour) from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is an ideal destination for …More

As one of Australia’s leading wine making regions, just a short drive (approximately one hour) from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is an ideal destination for...

8 hours
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$288
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic …More

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic...

3 days
5.0 (5)
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$483
Private Sydney South Coast to the Southern Highlands Tour

A private tour for 1-5 people, to magnificent beaches, great wineries, quaint cool towns, country pubs… …More

A private tour for 1-5 people, to magnificent beaches, great wineries, quaint cool towns, country pubs…...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,354
Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour

A customised private food tour for 1-5 people, that gives you the chance to eat your way around the world via a selection of Sydney’s …More

A customised private food tour for 1-5 people, that gives you the chance to eat your way around the world via a selection of Sydney’s...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,007
Pittwater Discovery Kayaking Tour

Only an hour away from Sydney, explore bushland and beaches in the national park at Pittwater. Departing from our marina location on kayak, discover the sandy inlets, cliffs and gum trees of the …More

Only an hour away from Sydney, explore bushland and beaches in the national park at Pittwater. Departing from our marina location on kayak, discover the sandy inlets, cliffs and gum trees of the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$87
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

Enjoy a 60 minute deluxe balloon flight on the Gold Coast. Float peacefully around sunrise over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast beaches or …More

Enjoy a 60 minute deluxe balloon flight on the Gold Coast. Float peacefully around sunrise over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast beaches or...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$291
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight 1 Hour - BEST PRICE!

Float like a cloud on an express hot air balloon flight as you witness the sunrise climbing over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast …More

Float like a cloud on an express hot air balloon flight as you witness the sunrise climbing over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$201
Beauty of the Blue Mountains Private Tour

Spend the whole day exploring the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains world heritage area. Time is on our side as we take the road …More

Spend the whole day exploring the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains world heritage area. Time is on our side as we take the road...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Sydney Icons & Bondi Half Day Private Tour

The perfect introduction to your stay in Sydney. Start your stay in this truly great city with this four hour adventure run by our passionate …More

The perfect introduction to your stay in Sydney. Start your stay in this truly great city with this four hour adventure run by our passionate...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$650
From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

Enjoy the Barossa Valley or Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale or Hahndorf or Clare Valley in your own private tour. We can follow your itinerary …More

Enjoy the Barossa Valley or Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale or Hahndorf or Clare Valley in your own private tour. We can follow your itinerary...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$605
Baunti Fish Fry - Self Drive

Baunti Island Fish Fry is one of Norfolk Island's signature dinner experiences and a favourite inclusion for holiday itineraries. Held at a scenic outdoor location, …More

Baunti Island Fish Fry is one of Norfolk Island's signature dinner experiences and a favourite inclusion for holiday itineraries. Held at a scenic outdoor location,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Snowy Escapes Tour Adventure in Mount Buller Alpine Australia

Prepare for a day of exhilarating snow-filled fun as we journey to Mount Buller, Victoria's premier alpine resort. Mount Buller is a great place for …More

Prepare for a day of exhilarating snow-filled fun as we journey to Mount Buller, Victoria's premier alpine resort. Mount Buller is a great place for...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$153
Private City Kickstart Tour: Melbourne

Receive a warm welcome to Melbourne on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In …More

Receive a warm welcome to Melbourne on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Private Day Tour Kakadu

Unforgettable Kakadu Day Tour (Up to 16 hrs): Experience Kakadu National Park like never before with an exclusive Kakadu day tour. Unlike crowded tours, we …More

Unforgettable Kakadu Day Tour (Up to 16 hrs): Experience Kakadu National Park like never before with an exclusive Kakadu day tour. Unlike crowded tours, we...

12 to 16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$694
Blue Mountains Signature Tour | A Private Full Day From Sydney

This tour is designed to include the highlights of the Blue Mountains in a single-day trip. Take a short walk to see the beautiful Wentworth …More

This tour is designed to include the highlights of the Blue Mountains in a single-day trip. Take a short walk to see the beautiful Wentworth...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$199
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Highlights English Tour from Melbourne

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll …More

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll...

12 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
O'Reilly's & Lamington National Park from Gold Coast

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to …More

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
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