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

Australia, Oceania
Lane Poole Park Dwellingup - Tree Ropes Course

Experience WA's First Tree Ropes & Zipline Eco-Adventure! Spend 2 hours exploring the treetops of Lane Poole Reserve on 90min south of Perth CBD, wobbling across wooden bridges, …More

Experience WA's First Tree Ropes & Zipline Eco-Adventure! Spend 2 hours exploring the treetops of Lane Poole Reserve on 90min south of Perth CBD, wobbling across wooden bridges,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (36)
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$48
Richmond Village Tour Hobart

A journey to Richmond Village from Hobart offers a captivating glimpse into Tasmania's rich history and stunning landscapes. This 4-hour round trip includes approximately 3 …More

A journey to Richmond Village from Hobart offers a captivating glimpse into Tasmania's rich history and stunning landscapes. This 4-hour round trip includes approximately 3...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$45
Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest …More

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (16)
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$174
Blue Mountains authentic tour Scenic World waterfalls lookouts

I am the only regular day tour business owner that lives in the Blue Mountains. Our tour guides are story tellers. Our guests recommend us …More

I am the only regular day tour business owner that lives in the Blue Mountains. Our tour guides are story tellers. Our guests recommend us...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,500)
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$147
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD …More

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD...

9 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (659)
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$125
Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience …More

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (511)
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$135
Melbourne Independent Laneway Bar Tour with Drink Included

Melbourne is one of the world's great bar cities, and this tour shows you exactly why. Let a guide with genuine industry relationships take you …More

Melbourne is one of the world's great bar cities, and this tour shows you exactly why. Let a guide with genuine industry relationships take you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (546)
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$48
Yarra Valley Wine Day Tour

Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is globally renowned for its outstanding chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines, and stands as Victoria’s most …More

Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is globally renowned for its outstanding chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines, and stands as Victoria’s most...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (644)
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$236
Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

This tour has been specially crafted and perfected from 10+ years of Two Fat Blokes guest feedback. Visit some of the Hunter Valleys best wineries …More

This tour has been specially crafted and perfected from 10+ years of Two Fat Blokes guest feedback. Visit some of the Hunter Valleys best wineries...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (584)
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$166
Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, …More

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (571)
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$101
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern …More

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (746)
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$69
Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

Wilsons Promontory Cruises is the only cruise operating out of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel is world's first amphibious boats and see a coastline …More

Wilsons Promontory Cruises is the only cruise operating out of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel is world's first amphibious boats and see a coastline...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (501)
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$115
Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and …More

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (958)
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$138
Marine Eco Safari - Swim with Manta Rays

Our Marine Eco Safari is an incredible way to experience the Ningaloo Reef! Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays are regularly encountered all year round. …More

Our Marine Eco Safari is an incredible way to experience the Ningaloo Reef! Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays are regularly encountered all year round....

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (529)
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$243
Classic Melbourne Bike Tour

See the heart of Melbourne on two wheels, on a relaxed 16 km guided bike tour. A local guide leads a small group of up …More

See the heart of Melbourne on two wheels, on a relaxed 16 km guided bike tour. A local guide leads a small group of up...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (662)
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$90
Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group tour (max. 12 guests), while hitting all of the city’s main attractions. Perfect for those who …More

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led small-group tour (max. 12 guests), while hitting all of the city’s main attractions. Perfect for those who...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (677)
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$57
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Byron area’s best and original surf tour operator. Licensed since 1993. World Exclusive Guarantee “ride a wave for 40m or your money back”. Terry is …More

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Byron area’s best and original surf tour operator. Licensed since 1993. World Exclusive Guarantee “ride a wave for 40m or your money back”. Terry is...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (217)
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$41
Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so …More

Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (958)
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$108
Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on a day trip from Sydney. Start your day with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you'll see a …More

Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on a day trip from Sydney. Start your day with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you'll see a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,533)
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$146
The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

A Jumping Crocodile and Wildlife Tour in just half a day, Experience the most thrilling Croc Tour in the Northern Territory, crossing off your must-see …More

A Jumping Crocodile and Wildlife Tour in just half a day, Experience the most thrilling Croc Tour in the Northern Territory, crossing off your must-see...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (625)
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$90
Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure. Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this …More

Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure. Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this...

18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (615)
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$283
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