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

Australia, Oceania
Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise Koalas Sandboarding Japanese Tour

Explore the breathtaking Port Stephens on this full-day adventure, featuring a dolphin discovery cruise and wildlife encounters. Begin your day with a scenic drive from …More

Explore the breathtaking Port Stephens on this full-day adventure, featuring a dolphin discovery cruise and wildlife encounters. Begin your day with a scenic drive from...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$167
Melbourne Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Experience Melbourne from the dizzying heights of Melbourne Skydeck, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of the city. See Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, spot ships sailing …More

Experience Melbourne from the dizzying heights of Melbourne Skydeck, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of the city. See Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, spot ships sailing...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$27
From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip

Discover the Top End with Wildlife Tours Australia on an unforgettable 1-day adventure to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. Cruise through the jaw-dropping cliffs of …More

Discover the Top End with Wildlife Tours Australia on an unforgettable 1-day adventure to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. Cruise through the jaw-dropping cliffs of...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$221
Ultimate Buggy Tour in Kangaroo Island

The Best Off-road Adventure on Kangaroo Island. Travel where no one else gets to go, see what no one else gets to experience. Find out …More

The Best Off-road Adventure on Kangaroo Island. Travel where no one else gets to go, see what no one else gets to experience. Find out...

2 hours 50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$171
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast

Embark on an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure over the beautiful landscape of the Yarra Valley. Our expert pilots select optimal launch sites based on …More

Embark on an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure over the beautiful landscape of the Yarra Valley. Our expert pilots select optimal launch sites based on...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$308
Puffing Billy Phillip Island and Zoo Small Group Hotel Pick Up

Small-group tour by Mercedes mini bus, maximum 14 passengers, hotel pick-up & drop-off within Melbourne CBD. 8–11 AM departure (subject to Puffing Billy tickets). Exact …More

Small-group tour by Mercedes mini bus, maximum 14 passengers, hotel pick-up & drop-off within Melbourne CBD. 8–11 AM departure (subject to Puffing Billy tickets). Exact...

10 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise

NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle's longest running most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3 Hour ocean voyage and …More

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NOVA Cruises pioneered whale watching from Newcastle back in 2006. Join Newcastle's longest running most experienced operator for an unforgettable 2.5-3 Hour ocean voyage and...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$66
Half-Day Abseiling Adventure in Blue Mountains National Park

A brilliant half day abseiling adventure. The abseiling starts with a beginner friendly 5 metre high cliff. Your instructors are close at hand to encourage …More

A brilliant half day abseiling adventure. The abseiling starts with a beginner friendly 5 metre high cliff. Your instructors are close at hand to encourage...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (54)
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$145
SA highlights incl Hahndorf, Victor Harbour, d'arenberg 'Cube'

A fantastic day exploring Adelaide's beautiful Hahndorf ( Historical German Village), Goolwa ( Where the Murrey River Meets the sea) , Victor Harbor ( An …More

A fantastic day exploring Adelaide's beautiful Hahndorf ( Historical German Village), Goolwa ( Where the Murrey River Meets the sea) , Victor Harbor ( An...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (226)
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$138
Cairns Pub & Club Tour

Whether your traveling solo or with friends the Partyincairns high energy party hosts will show you the best of Cairns' pubs and clubs every Friday …More

Whether your traveling solo or with friends the Partyincairns high energy party hosts will show you the best of Cairns' pubs and clubs every Friday...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (36)
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$35
Pinnacles Desert Private Day Tour

This private tour is available to a maximum of 9 people only. The most important thing about this tour is that you manage the time …More

This private tour is available to a maximum of 9 people only. The most important thing about this tour is that you manage the time...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$183
Bottomless Brunch Afloat in Melbourne

Always wanted to experience brunch on a boat? Whether you’re an eager foodie or you want to kick back and enjoy a boozy cruise brunch, …More

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Always wanted to experience brunch on a boat? Whether you’re an eager foodie or you want to kick back and enjoy a boozy cruise brunch,...

2 hours
4.9 (71)
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$94
Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys

Enjoy return transfers from selected Perth hotels (must be pre-booked) before embarking on a 40 minute high speed ferry to the island. Then take part …More

Enjoy return transfers from selected Perth hotels (must be pre-booked) before embarking on a 40 minute high speed ferry to the island. Then take part...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (132)
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$138
All Inclusive Wine Tour including Distillery & 2 Course Lunch

Bos Tours Queensland is a small family owned and operated business and all profits directly support our small family rather than a large corporation. Our …More

Bos Tours Queensland is a small family owned and operated business and all profits directly support our small family rather than a large corporation. Our...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is …More

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$221
Mt Barker Grape Escape

Meander through back roads to taste outstanding wines from four award-winning wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern, grown in cool climate …More

Meander through back roads to taste outstanding wines from four award-winning wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern, grown in cool climate...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$166
Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry …More

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

Discover over 160 years of family winemaking on your visit to Tyrrell’s, one of the oldest family owned wineries in Australia. Taste both current and …More

Discover over 160 years of family winemaking on your visit to Tyrrell’s, one of the oldest family owned wineries in Australia. Taste both current and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (16)
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$52
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island*** Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins …More

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island*** Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$97
Behind The Scenes Tour with Food & Wine Pairing

The ultimate experience at Cape Mentelle where you will first walk through the wine making process discussing what makes our wines so special in the …More

The ultimate experience at Cape Mentelle where you will first walk through the wine making process discussing what makes our wines so special in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
SCENIC AND PREHISTORIC CRUISE - Sparkling Wine & Gourmet Platters

Come out with us in our purpose built shallow landing vessel to explore 120 Million year old dinosaur footprints, secluded bays and meander up the …More

Come out with us in our purpose built shallow landing vessel to explore 120 Million year old dinosaur footprints, secluded bays and meander up the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (213)
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$135
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