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

Australia, Oceania
Mary Valley Tour with Mary Valley Rattler, Lunch and Kenilworth

This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour …More

This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$214
Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket

The Ultimate Way to Experience the Cairns Aquarium Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour! This VIP …More

The Ultimate Way to Experience the Cairns Aquarium Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour! This VIP...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own …More

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$125
Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting

Taste a selection of some of the most prestigious and rare wines from the Old Vine Expressions collection during a hosted tasting. You'll be delighted …More

Taste a selection of some of the most prestigious and rare wines from the Old Vine Expressions collection during a hosted tasting. You'll be delighted...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$49
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the …More

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$107
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (61)
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$153
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Gourmet lunch from Gold Coast

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a …More

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (59)
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$180
Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

A full day Little Penguins Tour a fantasy escape from big city to create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. Hundreds of little penguins …More

A full day Little Penguins Tour a fantasy escape from big city to create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. Hundreds of little penguins...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (36)
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$160
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Wilderness & Wildlife Late Start Tour

Your own private guide to explore the Blue Mountains at your pace, away from the crowds. Sleep in, avoid the traffic and leave the big …More

Your own private guide to explore the Blue Mountains at your pace, away from the crowds. Sleep in, avoid the traffic and leave the big...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (52)
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$208
Late Start Blue Mountains Wildlife, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Sleep in as we start our tour much later in the morning. This is an epic journey that will showcase the natural beauty of this …More

Sleep in as we start our tour much later in the morning. This is an epic journey that will showcase the natural beauty of this...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (325)
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$206
Luxury Private & Customised Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Avoid the crowds, no rush experience. Experience the Great Ocean Road in the comfort of your private …More

Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Avoid the crowds, no rush experience. Experience the Great Ocean Road in the comfort of your private...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
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$1,240
Style Surfing Byron Bay

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing …More

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Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (67)
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$76
Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour

Experience Sydney from the water in a way most visitors never do. Paddle under the iconic Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House while enjoying …More

Experience Sydney from the water in a way most visitors never do. Paddle under the iconic Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House while enjoying...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (364)
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$128
South Bank Combo Cruise & Lunch; 10:30am-2pm (approx)

Three of Brisbane's most notable operator have joined forces to create the SOUTH BANK COMBO PASS. • River City Cruises • The Wheel of Brisbane …More

Three of Brisbane's most notable operator have joined forces to create the SOUTH BANK COMBO PASS. • River City Cruises • The Wheel of Brisbane...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (48)
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$74
Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through …More

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$207
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights …More

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Likely to Sell Out

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (72)
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$338
Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour

On this tour, guests are taken on an easy walk while learning about significant places and hearing local history and traditional stories. Highlights include the …More

On this tour, guests are taken on an easy walk while learning about significant places and hearing local history and traditional stories. Highlights include the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (33)
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$52
Melbourne City Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Come on a magical hot air balloon flight over Melbourne - there is no other major city in the world that you can soar above …More

Come on a magical hot air balloon flight over Melbourne - there is no other major city in the world that you can soar above...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (282)
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$420
Hot Air Balloon Flight Brisbane with Vineyard Breakfast

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra …More

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
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$344
Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide …More

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (218)
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$65
Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Tour

Alice Springs Desert Park is where the stories of the desert come alive. Showcasing the animals, people and plants of the Red Centre. The Nocturnal …More

Alice Springs Desert Park is where the stories of the desert come alive. Showcasing the animals, people and plants of the Red Centre. The Nocturnal...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$29
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