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

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Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne - All Inclusive!

Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. With an expert guide to act as your wine tutor, visit four of …More

Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. With an expert guide to act as your wine tutor, visit four of...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Sirromet Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

45-minute tour of Sirromet Winery followed by a 45-minute tasting of 6 award winning wines from the Granite Belt Region. Go "behind the scenes" of …More

45-minute tour of Sirromet Winery followed by a 45-minute tasting of 6 award winning wines from the Granite Belt Region. Go "behind the scenes" of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Best of Ningaloo Mantas and More

For those who really want to experience the best of what the pristine Ningaloo Reef has to offer. With crew who've called this reef home …More

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For those who really want to experience the best of what the pristine Ningaloo Reef has to offer. With crew who've called this reef home...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$243
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when …More

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$344
Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

Picture this: The sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange as a gentle breeze whispers through the air. …More

Picture this: The sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange as a gentle breeze whispers through the air....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour while enjoying a buffet style lunch and live commentary on this shared harbour cruise. While on board you will …More

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour while enjoying a buffet style lunch and live commentary on this shared harbour cruise. While on board you will...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the …More

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$173
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural …More

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$226
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the …More

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$172
Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay. Sit back and relax enjoying the breathtaking sights as you cruise past the beautiful white sandy beaches of Fraser …More

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay. Sit back and relax enjoying the breathtaking sights as you cruise past the beautiful white sandy beaches of Fraser...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving …More

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$276
Hot Air Balloon Flights in Perth (Avon Valley) with breakfast

Enjoy the Peaceful Adventure of Floating in the Wind. See the sunrise bathe the Avon Valley in that first morning light while you participate in …More

Enjoy the Peaceful Adventure of Floating in the Wind. See the sunrise bathe the Avon Valley in that first morning light while you participate in...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$288
Melbourne: City Highlights Express Cruise

The City Highlights Express Cruise offers a swift and scenic way to experience Melbourne's iconic landmarks from the Yarra River. Whether you're a first-time visitor …More

The City Highlights Express Cruise offers a swift and scenic way to experience Melbourne's iconic landmarks from the Yarra River. Whether you're a first-time visitor...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Perth to Margaret River: Wineries & Sightseeing 2-Day Tour + Stay

Prestige Perth to Margaret River, 2-Day Wine & Scenic Escape Award-winning wineries. Breathtaking coastal views. A beautiful overnight stay in the heart of wine country. …More

Prestige Perth to Margaret River, 2-Day Wine & Scenic Escape Award-winning wineries. Breathtaking coastal views. A beautiful overnight stay in the heart of wine country....

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$969
All Inclusive Bruny Island Day Tour Plus Guided Lighthouse Tour

Experience the very best of Bruny Island on an all-inclusive day tour departing Hobart daily. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Cape Bruny …More

Experience the very best of Bruny Island on an all-inclusive day tour departing Hobart daily. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour inside the historic Cape Bruny...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, …More

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$221
Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

This is not your average Hunter Valley wine tour. From the moment you leave Sydney, you’re hosted by a qualified chef who is also your …More

This is not your average Hunter Valley wine tour. From the moment you leave Sydney, you’re hosted by a qualified chef who is also your...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$206
Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application …More

Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of …More

Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$166
Great Ocean Road Sunset Day Tour from Melbourne

Expert Guides: Enjoy a guided tour with some of the most knowledgeable and friendly guides, ensuring an informative and enjoyable experience. Multilingual Audio Guide: Access …More

Expert Guides: Enjoy a guided tour with some of the most knowledgeable and friendly guides, ensuring an informative and enjoyable experience. Multilingual Audio Guide: Access...

11 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

Experience the World Heritage Kakadu National Park on this interactive day tour from Darwin. On this small group Kakadu day tour, your Offroad Dreaming Guide …More

Experience the World Heritage Kakadu National Park on this interactive day tour from Darwin. On this small group Kakadu day tour, your Offroad Dreaming Guide...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$236
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