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

Australia, Oceania
Optus Stadium VERTIGO by Twilight

Feeling brave? Face your fears on the newest attraction at Optus Stadium - VERTIGO. Leaving the roof behind, you’ll traverse 10 metres from side-to-side. Harnessed …More

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Feeling brave? Face your fears on the newest attraction at Optus Stadium - VERTIGO. Leaving the roof behind, you’ll traverse 10 metres from side-to-side. Harnessed...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$90
Harley Davidson Trike Tour of Melbourne

Enjoy the feeling of being on the back of a Australia's only Harley Davidson Trike, the only one in Melbourne that caters for 2 Passengers, …More

Enjoy the feeling of being on the back of a Australia's only Harley Davidson Trike, the only one in Melbourne that caters for 2 Passengers,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$125
Philip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive …More

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (523)
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$174
Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

Discover the best of the Blue Mountains on this premium small-group day tour from Sydney. Your adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region combines authentic …More

Discover the best of the Blue Mountains on this premium small-group day tour from Sydney. Your adventure through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region combines authentic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,093)
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$138
Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

Pickup from hotel. Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild …More

Pickup from hotel. Why follow the crowd when you can flip the script? Our award-winning reverse itinerary tour from Melbourne takes you on a wild...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (827)
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$110
Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade

Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch …More

Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,078)
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$124
Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

Glide effortlessly through Brisbane breathtaking sites and see the city’s best known landmarks on a fun Segway tour. Aboard your own personal two-wheel transportation device our …More

Glide effortlessly through Brisbane breathtaking sites and see the city’s best known landmarks on a fun Segway tour. Aboard your own personal two-wheel transportation device our...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (647)
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$110
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

Begin with a relaxing 20-minute stop at a local bakery near Hobart — perfect for breakfast and coffee. Travel the scenic Great Eastern Drive, passing …More

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Begin with a relaxing 20-minute stop at a local bakery near Hobart — perfect for breakfast and coffee. Travel the scenic Great Eastern Drive, passing...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (540)
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$122
Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage II on our 4.5 hour cruise. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline. …More

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage II on our 4.5 hour cruise. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline....

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$132
ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal …More

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ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal...

7 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,547)
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$444
Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (661)
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$201
Private Wine and Beverage Tours in Tasmania

Being maximum of 7 people we offer flexibility. You decide which tour option (1-4), where you go and how long you stay and where, when …More

Being maximum of 7 people we offer flexibility. You decide which tour option (1-4), where you go and how long you stay and where, when...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$74
Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. The sheltered white sands are surrounded …More

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. The sheltered white sands are surrounded...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$228
ADELAIDE: Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

One of the two oldest public buildings in Adelaide, the Adelaide Gaol is said to be the most haunted site in South Australia. On this …More

One of the two oldest public buildings in Adelaide, the Adelaide Gaol is said to be the most haunted site in South Australia. On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (65)
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$32
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be …More

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
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$121
Rottnest Island Half-Day Snorkel & Sail Catamaran Tour

Experience the magic of Rottnest Island by luxury sailing catamaran! Sail the island’s stunning coastline and dive into an underwater paradise, full snorkel gear included. …More

Experience the magic of Rottnest Island by luxury sailing catamaran! Sail the island’s stunning coastline and dive into an underwater paradise, full snorkel gear included....

3 hours
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$128
Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour with maximum of 14 people. The only luxury small group operator …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour with maximum of 14 people. The only luxury small group operator...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (728)
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$110
Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise

Spend a leisurely hour or so cruising down Melbourne's famous Yarra River. Learn about the historical Victoria Docks and the landings of the early settlers …More

Spend a leisurely hour or so cruising down Melbourne's famous Yarra River. Learn about the historical Victoria Docks and the landings of the early settlers...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$31
Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary …More

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary...

3 hours
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$48
Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour

Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single …More

Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (43)
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$234
Cataract Gorge Cruise 2:30 pm

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as …More

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
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