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

Australia, Oceania
Kangaroo Island Luxury Small Group 'Island Life' Full Day Tour

Pick up from Kingscote / American River Accommodation or Kingscote Airport. Have a cuppa with some home-made treats before taking a walk down a country …More

Pick up from Kingscote / American River Accommodation or Kingscote Airport. Have a cuppa with some home-made treats before taking a walk down a country...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$453
Brown Brothers Private Prosecco Brunch

Taste your way through the entire Brown Brothers’ Prosecco range as you indulge in a gourmet spread of freshly baked sweets and pastries, local Milawa …More

Taste your way through the entire Brown Brothers’ Prosecco range as you indulge in a gourmet spread of freshly baked sweets and pastries, local Milawa...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (18)
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$45
Upper Reach Winery: Swan Valley Winery and Vineyard Tour

Get a feeling for the people, the place and the processes that create our fabulous wines as we take you on a wine tasting experience... …More

Get a feeling for the people, the place and the processes that create our fabulous wines as we take you on a wine tasting experience......

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (26)
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$56
Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour with 5 Coffee Tastings

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking …More

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (53)
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$76
Launceston: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Explorer Day Trip

Our tours offer guests an active day walking in nature while enjoying the beautiful surrounds . On this tour we Visit Wineglass Bay & Freycinet …More

Our tours offer guests an active day walking in nature while enjoying the beautiful surrounds . On this tour we Visit Wineglass Bay & Freycinet...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (41)
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$122
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the …More

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (27)
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$152
Mornington Peninsula Winery Bus Tour including lunch with a glass of wine

Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. …More

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Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories....

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Kayak Tour on the Canning River

Join a 3-hour kayak tour on the Canning River. There is a choice of morning or afternoon tour, each providing a great introduction to kayaking …More

Join a 3-hour kayak tour on the Canning River. There is a choice of morning or afternoon tour, each providing a great introduction to kayaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (40)
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$55
Melbourne Running Tour: Laneways, Street Art & Coffee

Uncover Melbourne’s hidden stories, street art, and rich history on our Laneways Discovery Running Tour. This guided 8km (5-mile) run begins at 8:00 am from …More

Uncover Melbourne’s hidden stories, street art, and rich history on our Laneways Discovery Running Tour. This guided 8km (5-mile) run begins at 8:00 am from...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (27)
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$68
The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining

**PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME** All aboard The Q Train: a moving culinary adventure where heritage charm, local flavours, and unforgettable moments …More

**PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME** All aboard The Q Train: a moving culinary adventure where heritage charm, local flavours, and unforgettable moments...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (32)
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$104
Journey Beyond All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

Experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style. Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90 …More

Experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style. Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (423)
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$111
Byron Bay Platypus Walk

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after …More

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$138
2 Day 1 Night Snorkelling trip - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer …More

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (39)
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$504
Hosted Tour & Tasting in Adelaide

Enjoy a hosted tour of the National Wine Centre’s Australian Wine Story where you will discover the unique and diverse characteristics of Australia's 65 wine …More

Enjoy a hosted tour of the National Wine Centre’s Australian Wine Story where you will discover the unique and diverse characteristics of Australia's 65 wine...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
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$36
Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion

The Wings Wildlife Park shuttle offers the perfect Burnie Shore Excursion, providing excellent value and a convenient schedule to fit your time in Burnie. You …More

The Wings Wildlife Park shuttle offers the perfect Burnie Shore Excursion, providing excellent value and a convenient schedule to fit your time in Burnie. You...

3 hours 50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (63)
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$87
The Top Ten Hidden Harbour Beaches Tour with Jen

G'day I am your local host, Jennifer. We pay our respect to the Gadigal and Bidjigal clans, who have resided on this land on which …More

G'day I am your local host, Jennifer. We pay our respect to the Gadigal and Bidjigal clans, who have resided on this land on which...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$125
Darwin City Explorer Tour

The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect …More

The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.6 (101)
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$122
Kangaroos, Koalas & Tamborine Mountain Tour from Gold Coast

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah …More

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$87
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset + Outback Barbecue Dinner & Star Talk

Sit back and relax as you travel into the amazing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Your Driver Guide will provide expert commentary while you enjoy the …More

Sit back and relax as you travel into the amazing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Your Driver Guide will provide expert commentary while you enjoy the...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (407)
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$227
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$205
Funtastic Catamaran Cruise and Snorkel of Great Keppel Islands

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing …More

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (42)
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$121
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