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

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Mandurah Wild Seafood Experience

FRESH WESTERN ROCK LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE A 3.5 hour seafood lunch cruise from Mandurah. Help our crew haul up to six lobster pots, …More

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FRESH WESTERN ROCK LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE A 3.5 hour seafood lunch cruise from Mandurah. Help our crew haul up to six lobster pots,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$263
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours

Experience Tasmania from the forest floor all the way up into the treetops! Hollybank Treetops Adventure Tasmania's First Outdoor Adventure Centre, the ultimate hub of …More

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Experience Tasmania from the forest floor all the way up into the treetops! Hollybank Treetops Adventure Tasmania's First Outdoor Adventure Centre, the ultimate hub of...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$69
Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the …More

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (373)
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$40
The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. …More

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Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Blue Mountains Small-Group Nature & Walking Tour (Max 10)

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10 …More

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$177
Litchfield & Berry Springs VIP Adventure Day Tours (group of 11)

This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for …More

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This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of …More

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (296)
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$54
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba …More

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Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (101)
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$62
Turtle Tour - Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Sea kayaking is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo. Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel adventure in Ningaloo …More

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Sea kayaking is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo. Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel adventure in Ningaloo...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$104
Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson

Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have …More

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Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$66
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been …More

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Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in …More

This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we …More

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax …More

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax...

10 hours
4.8 (452)
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$180
1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays …More

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$246
Coral Bay 2-Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling

This 2hr tour offers the opportunity to snorkel at two different snorkel sights onboard our Glass Bottom Boat. As you cruise between sites, you will be able to view …More

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This 2hr tour offers the opportunity to snorkel at two different snorkel sights onboard our Glass Bottom Boat. As you cruise between sites, you will be able to view...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at …More

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Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
2 Hour Sunset Sailing

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of …More

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine …More

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A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...

13 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (203)
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$253
Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more …More

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Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is …More

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (163)
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$41
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