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

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Cairns History Walking Tour

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers …More

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
Salamanca Walk - History Tour

Our popular walking tour offers a captivating journey through Battery Point , seamlessly blending its rich colonial past with its vibrant present. More than just …More

Our popular walking tour offers a captivating journey through Battery Point , seamlessly blending its rich colonial past with its vibrant present. More than just...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari

1hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Lake Amadeus Fly over the Northern Territory's largest salt lake and witness the spectacular contrast of colors. Fully …More

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1hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Lake Amadeus Fly over the Northern Territory's largest salt lake and witness the spectacular contrast of colors. Fully...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$375
Ayers Rock Scenic Plane Flight: Desert Explorer

2hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus & Kings Canyon With amazing sheer cliff walls and surrounding valleys, Kings Canyon is an awe-inspiring landmark …More

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2hr Scenic Flight: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus & Kings Canyon With amazing sheer cliff walls and surrounding valleys, Kings Canyon is an awe-inspiring landmark...

3 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$750
Elderton Elite Tasting Experience

A unique and personalised tasting which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a more in depth tasting with an exclusive look at the history and …More

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A unique and personalised tasting which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a more in depth tasting with an exclusive look at the history and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$97
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Palm Cove

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

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Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$222
Learn to Surf at Middleton Beach

Surf's up in South Australia, where you can take a 2-hour surf lesson at Middleton Beach, south of Adelaide. Learn the basics and practice skills …More

Surf's up in South Australia, where you can take a 2-hour surf lesson at Middleton Beach, south of Adelaide. Learn the basics and practice skills...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Horizontal Falls & Dampier Peninsula Discovery Tour

An all-day adventure, off the beaten track and into traditional lands Experience the powerful tides of the Horizontal Falls via power boat and discover the …More

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An all-day adventure, off the beaten track and into traditional lands Experience the powerful tides of the Horizontal Falls via power boat and discover the...

10 hours
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$1,146
Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this …More

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this...

3 hours
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$97
Dandenong Ranges Private Nature Day Tour from Melbourne

Get out of the city and spend a relaxing, peaceful day in nature in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne. Discover …More

Get out of the city and spend a relaxing, peaceful day in nature in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne. Discover...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$380
Harvest Your Own Pearl Private Experience - Perth

Enjoy a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster. The value of the pearl …More

Enjoy a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster. The value of the pearl...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$518
Humpback Whale Safari

This beautiful part of Australia receives many visitors, both animal and human. The trained guides at Coral Bay Ecotours prioritise the comfort and safety of …More

This beautiful part of Australia receives many visitors, both animal and human. The trained guides at Coral Bay Ecotours prioritise the comfort and safety of...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$517
Day Keeper Tour

Wander through the sanctuary at your leisure and see the animals' daytime habits; sleeping in their dens, sun baking, play fighting or fossicking for food. …More

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Day Keeper Tour

Wander through the sanctuary at your leisure and see the animals' daytime habits; sleeping in their dens, sun baking, play fighting or fossicking for food....

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic …More

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic...

4 hours
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$342
Dolphin & Whale Cruise

Set sail on a winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline. Search …More

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Set sail on a winter dolphin & whale adventure venturing past the sheer cliffs of Cape Woolamai and along Phillip Island’s attractive southern coastline. Search...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
Learn to Surf at Sydney's Maroubra Beach

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with …More

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Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Tamborine Mountain Food & Wine Tour from the Gold Coast

Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes …More

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Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$159
Marine Discovery + Snorkeling Cruise - Port Stephens

Experience sailing on our boutique Catamaran. We keep numbers to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Our trained snorkel guides will be in the …More

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Experience sailing on our boutique Catamaran. We keep numbers to a minimum to ensure a wonderful experience. Our trained snorkel guides will be in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a …More

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

The Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour is an immersive walk around the city, sharing the city’s historical and cultural icons! Let a born-and-raised local guide from …More

The Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour is an immersive walk around the city, sharing the city’s historical and cultural icons! Let a born-and-raised local guide from...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Bayside Bike Tour | Dip into Local Life | Enjoy Seaside Vibes

Pedal into seaside life & vibes, only found in Melbourne's bayside villages and beaches, on this relaxed 3 hour bike tour. Learn about the rich …More

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Pedal into seaside life & vibes, only found in Melbourne's bayside villages and beaches, on this relaxed 3 hour bike tour. Learn about the rich...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
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