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

Australia, Oceania
Port Arthur Deep History Tour|Guided by a Convict Descendant

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: A Descendant’s Perspective Join a full-day tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors. This isn't a shuttle service; …More

Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: A Descendant’s Perspective Join a full-day tour led by a guide with 17 convict ancestors. This isn't a shuttle service;...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

Come and hear first hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines, with a relaxed seated wine & cheese tasting experience. McCaffrey’s Estate …More

Come and hear first hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines, with a relaxed seated wine & cheese tasting experience. McCaffrey’s Estate...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$16
Rottnest Island Bayseeker Day Trip from Fremantle

Explore the stunning beauty of Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort on this 1-hour 45-minute bus tour with live commentary. Take in the amazing fauna and …More

Explore the stunning beauty of Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort on this 1-hour 45-minute bus tour with live commentary. Take in the amazing fauna and...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$103
Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats …More

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Private Luxury Tour: Tastes of the Hunter Valley

Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s boutique wineries with an expert guide, generous wine tastings at 3 …More

Tour the Hunter Valley in style on a private luxury tour of the region’s boutique wineries with an expert guide, generous wine tastings at 3...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$290
Private Bespoke Melbourne Walking Tour - Expert Local Guide

Discover Melbourne's hidden secrets with your own expert local guide on this completely customizable private walking tour. Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world's …More

Discover Melbourne's hidden secrets with your own expert local guide on this completely customizable private walking tour. Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world's...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$415
St Hugo Garden to Table Experience & Lunch

The connection between wine and food is central to the philosophy at St Hugo. Our philosophy can be explored to another level through our St …More

The connection between wine and food is central to the philosophy at St Hugo. Our philosophy can be explored to another level through our St...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$191
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven …More

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven...

11 hours 30 minutes
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$194
Tasman Peninsula full day kayaking tour

Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals. At sea level you’ll truly appreciate the scale of …More

Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals. At sea level you’ll truly appreciate the scale of...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Private Tour Inc. 2-Course Gourmet Lunch

Embark on a personalised Private Guided Scenic Day Tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, tailored to your pace and preferences. We prioritise your choices, …More

Embark on a personalised Private Guided Scenic Day Tour of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, tailored to your pace and preferences. We prioritise your choices,...

1 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$259
Small Group Kangaroo Island Night Tour

Why Choose Us? Small Groups, Big Adventure: We run our tours in small groups of just 4-8 passengers, allowing for a more intimate and personalised …More

Why Choose Us? Small Groups, Big Adventure: We run our tours in small groups of just 4-8 passengers, allowing for a more intimate and personalised...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

"Highlight of our trip to Byron"... "A lot easier than I expected!" ... "Amazing experience!" Come experience Byron's original stand up paddle board tour with our relaxing …More

"Highlight of our trip to Byron"... "A lot easier than I expected!" ... "Amazing experience!" Come experience Byron's original stand up paddle board tour with our relaxing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Ultimate Adelaide City and Hahndorf Tour

This comprehensive day trip blends the highlights of Adelaide city with the quaint but classic Adelaide Hills. Ranked as one of the most livable cities …More

This comprehensive day trip blends the highlights of Adelaide city with the quaint but classic Adelaide Hills. Ranked as one of the most livable cities...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer

Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep …More

Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$54
One Day Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Kangaroo Island and learn the Island's history from a local. Travel with ease and comfort on tour, stop to take …More

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Kangaroo Island and learn the Island's history from a local. Travel with ease and comfort on tour, stop to take...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$277
Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise

We advocate for healthy oceans - join us on our Ultimate Whale Watch and become an ocean advocate too! Cruise in comfort on our 12m …More

We advocate for healthy oceans - join us on our Ultimate Whale Watch and become an ocean advocate too! Cruise in comfort on our 12m...

3 hours
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$94
Rum Distillery Tour

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice …More

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Best of SA, Hahndorf, Victor Harbor & d'arenberg 'Cube' Tour

Experience the best of both worlds as you journey from the picturesque Adelaide Hills to the seaside. This scenic tour takes you through charming towns, …More

Experience the best of both worlds as you journey from the picturesque Adelaide Hills to the seaside. This scenic tour takes you through charming towns,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$138
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. …More

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage …More

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage...

30 minutes
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$259
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 …More

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$108
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