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

Australia, Oceania
Maitland Dark Stories True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don't be afraid to scratch beneath the surface of the sleepy town of Maitland and unveil its dark …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don't be afraid to scratch beneath the surface of the sleepy town of Maitland and unveil its dark...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product …More

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$38
Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise …More

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise...

8 hours
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$113
Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay, …More

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay,...

4 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (67)
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$62
Pambula River Kayaking Tour

The Pambula River tour offers a unique kayaking experience with expert guides who have specialized knowledge of the ecology, culture, and history of the area. …More

The Pambula River tour offers a unique kayaking experience with expert guides who have specialized knowledge of the ecology, culture, and history of the area....

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$135
Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local …More

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$173
Pirate Ship Sundowner Cruise in Mandurah

1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina …More

1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$38
The Romance Package (Bell Tower tour for 2 people, plus personalised Love Lock)

This package includes two tickets to the Bell Tower Experience tour and an engraved Love Lock - choose your engraving when you arrive at the …More

This package includes two tickets to the Bell Tower Experience tour and an engraved Love Lock - choose your engraving when you arrive at the...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
GRAMPIANS: J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most …More

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Premium Gin Tasting Activity in Cygnet River

Taste the distilled spirit and infused character of Kangaroo Island with a our Premium Gin & Tonic Flight. Paired with mixers and garnishes, this tasting …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Taste the distilled spirit and infused character of Kangaroo Island with a our Premium Gin & Tonic Flight. Paired with mixers and garnishes, this tasting...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
2 Day/2 Night Prosail Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on Hammer

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Hammer. Your experienced crew will ensure …More

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Hammer. Your experienced crew will ensure...

3 days
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$504
3 Day Reef, Rainforest and Outback Package

Save up to 15% off with this 3 day package! Experience the best of Cairns and the Far North Queensland Region with a Great Barrier …More

Save up to 15% off with this 3 day package! Experience the best of Cairns and the Far North Queensland Region with a Great Barrier...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$430
3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure from Darwin

Join us on an exclusive 4WD eco adventure of a lifetime showcasing the best Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Discover …More

Join us on an exclusive 4WD eco adventure of a lifetime showcasing the best Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Discover...

3 days
4.9 (100)
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$795
Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

Step into one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions, Taronga Zoo, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and …More

Step into one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions, Taronga Zoo, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and...

4 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
2 1/2 Hr Private Skippered Yacht Charter and Platter on Pittwater

Exclusive use of the yacht, our Skippers operate the yacht and serve you lunch. We are very flexible, sail motor, stop for a swim or …More

Exclusive use of the yacht, our Skippers operate the yacht and serve you lunch. We are very flexible, sail motor, stop for a swim or...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Ex- HMAS Swan Wreck Double Boat Dive

Take our fast dive boats out to the Wreck site and have 2 amazing dives on the wreck where there is plenty of marine life …More

Take our fast dive boats out to the Wreck site and have 2 amazing dives on the wreck where there is plenty of marine life...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$201
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour

Discover the thrill of sailing on this luxurious half day Moreton Bay cruise departing from Raby Bay in Cleveland. Learn to sail on a large …More

Discover the thrill of sailing on this luxurious half day Moreton Bay cruise departing from Raby Bay in Cleveland. Learn to sail on a large...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Port Adelaide Walking Tour

Discover Port Adelaide’s fascinating stories and relaxed pub vibe on this small-group walk. Known by early settlers as Port Misery, you’ll hear the stories that …More

Discover Port Adelaide’s fascinating stories and relaxed pub vibe on this small-group walk. Known by early settlers as Port Misery, you’ll hear the stories that...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Sydney Half-Day Private Tour: Harbour Icons & Bondi

Discover Sydney’s must-see highlights in just four hours on a private tour created for first-time visitors and those short on time. Select a morning or …More

Discover Sydney’s must-see highlights in just four hours on a private tour created for first-time visitors and those short on time. Select a morning or...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Margaret River 3-Day Escape | Small Group Tour from Perth

Enjoy 3 glorious days in the south west with our Escape package, a 3 day Margaret River Tour from Perth. We look after everything so …More

Enjoy 3 glorious days in the south west with our Escape package, a 3 day Margaret River Tour from Perth. We look after everything so...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,000
Narooma - E-Bike Hire 2 Hour Rental

Our 2 hour e-bike rental allows you time to explore the area around Narooma. Whether it be the cycle track from Narooma to Dalmeny, or …More

Our 2 hour e-bike rental allows you time to explore the area around Narooma. Whether it be the cycle track from Narooma to Dalmeny, or...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (37)
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$35
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