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

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Sydney Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour with Live Guide

Experience Sydney’s dazzling skyline on this 1.5-hour panoramic night tour. Enjoy stunning views of illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visit …More

Experience Sydney’s dazzling skyline on this 1.5-hour panoramic night tour. Enjoy stunning views of illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visit...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to …More

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A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$83
Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After …More

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (71)
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$83
Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (departs Margaret River)

Margaret River's ICONIC Wine and Beer Adventure. * * * BLEND YOUR OWN WINE! * * * Get hands-on with our unique WINE BLENDING EXPERIENCE, …More

Margaret River's ICONIC Wine and Beer Adventure. * * * BLEND YOUR OWN WINE! * * * Get hands-on with our unique WINE BLENDING EXPERIENCE,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (103)
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$128
Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour

This tour celebrates and discovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste your way through our multicultural and …More

This tour celebrates and discovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste your way through our multicultural and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$128
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour

Wilderness, Waterfalls & Wildlife! Visit Mt. Field National Park and walk amongst the giants on the Tall Trees track, see spectacular Russell Falls & Horseshoes …More

Wilderness, Waterfalls & Wildlife! Visit Mt. Field National Park and walk amongst the giants on the Tall Trees track, see spectacular Russell Falls & Horseshoes...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay …More

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (59)
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$150
Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour

Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting …More

Visit one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions, the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport), and go behind the scenes of the country's premier elite sporting...

2 hours
4.6 (60)
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$15
Rottnest Coastal Explorer Tour

Experience the best of Rottnest Island with our brand new 2-hour tour! Our knowledgeable tour guide will take you on a thrilling Segway adventure through …More

Experience the best of Rottnest Island with our brand new 2-hour tour! Our knowledgeable tour guide will take you on a thrilling Segway adventure through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Airlie Beach Trike Tours

Personalise a Tour to suit yourself. Our Tours are just guides. If you’d like to go somewhere else, just ask the rider. Speak one-on-one with …More

Personalise a Tour to suit yourself. Our Tours are just guides. If you’d like to go somewhere else, just ask the rider. Speak one-on-one with...

30 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$52
Adelaide's True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Step into a shadowy past and uncover the hidden secrets of Adelaide, a city known for its serene …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Step into a shadowy past and uncover the hidden secrets of Adelaide, a city known for its serene...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (46)
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$24
Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for …More

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (51)
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$198
GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport

Book 100 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple …More

Book 100 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple...

1 hour 40 minutes
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$27
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North …More

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$128
Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

See the north's only nocturnal exhibit for night-loving marsupials. See Bilbies, visit our pioneering history exhibits. See Lizards and Crocodiles, Quokkas, and Wombats and most …More

See the north's only nocturnal exhibit for night-loving marsupials. See Bilbies, visit our pioneering history exhibits. See Lizards and Crocodiles, Quokkas, and Wombats and most...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$17
Snubfin Dolphin Eco Cruise from Broome

With Broome Whale Watching you can rest assured you are in safe and friendly hands. As Broome’s most experienced eco-cruise company, we offer you a …More

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With Broome Whale Watching you can rest assured you are in safe and friendly hands. As Broome’s most experienced eco-cruise company, we offer you a...

4 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (585)
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$127
Sydney Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Sydney's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food …More

Eat your way through Sydney's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (51)
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$103
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Plus Return Port Douglas Transfers

The Affordable all Inclusive, No Hassle Way to Enjoy a Day Out at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures from Port Douglas. Our Return Shared Attraction Shuttle with …More

The Affordable all Inclusive, No Hassle Way to Enjoy a Day Out at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures from Port Douglas. Our Return Shared Attraction Shuttle with...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$76
Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with …More

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (266)
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$76
The Gap and Natural Wonders

Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill in the Torndirrup National Park.  From here, amidst the pristine …More

Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill in the Torndirrup National Park.  From here, amidst the pristine...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (34)
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$80
Swim with Wild Dolphins Day Tour

Swim with wild dolphins in the sheltered bays and islands off Rockingham, only 40-minutes by road from Perth. This is a unique opportunity to interact …More

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Swim with wild dolphins in the sheltered bays and islands off Rockingham, only 40-minutes by road from Perth. This is a unique opportunity to interact...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (644)
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$242
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