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

Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour visiting 4 Dumpling Houses

Discover the best dumplings in Melbourne’s Chinatown on a walking tour with an expert guide. Sample a variety of delicious dumplings at four different restaurants …More

Discover the best dumplings in Melbourne’s Chinatown on a walking tour with an expert guide. Sample a variety of delicious dumplings at four different restaurants...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Taste Trail

If you enjoy sampling the produce of the area, sample beer and wine as well as enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Then …More

If you enjoy sampling the produce of the area, sample beer and wine as well as enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Then...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$139
Private Great Ocean Road - The Ultimate Aussie Adventure

An unmissable Australian adventure that belongs at the top of every visitor’s list. The two-day option is even better. The breath-taking Twelve Apostles are a …More

An unmissable Australian adventure that belongs at the top of every visitor’s list. The two-day option is even better. The breath-taking Twelve Apostles are a...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$412
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Melbourne Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Melbourne from a unique perspective! Get to know Melbourne on a city tour …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Melbourne from a unique perspective! Get to know Melbourne on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards, …More

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The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards,...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this GPS-guided walking tour through its vibrant CBD. I'm Mitch, a Melbourne local, and I'll be your host …More

Find out what makes Melbourne tick on this GPS-guided walking tour through its vibrant CBD. I'm Mitch, a Melbourne local, and I'll be your host...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$10
Great Ocean Walk Highlights Hiking Tour - 4 Days

Enjoy this four-day hiking tour along the Great Ocean Road exploring beaches, coves and spectacular cliff top vistas. Spot kangaroos, koalas and echidnas in their …More

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Enjoy this four-day hiking tour along the Great Ocean Road exploring beaches, coves and spectacular cliff top vistas. Spot kangaroos, koalas and echidnas in their...

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$1,814
Great Ocean Road & Beyond 4 day Adventure Melbourne to Adelaide

• Reclining seat comfort * Relaxed pace over 4 days * Ensuite accommodation throughout, , * Maximum of 16 passengers, enough to enjoy some company, …More

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• Reclining seat comfort * Relaxed pace over 4 days * Ensuite accommodation throughout, , * Maximum of 16 passengers, enough to enjoy some company,...

4 days
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$1,610
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

Experience Phillip Island in small-group comfort with no more than 11 guests—not 24 or 27 people on a coach. Travel in a modern Mercedes-Benz Vito …More

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Experience Phillip Island in small-group comfort with no more than 11 guests—not 24 or 27 people on a coach. Travel in a modern Mercedes-Benz Vito...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Premium Small Group Great Ocean Road & Wildlife with Lunch

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our proffesional small group family-oriented day tour …More

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Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our proffesional small group family-oriented day tour...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade

A fully private, guided tour to Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade. Visit breathtaking beaches as Cape Woolamai, see wildlife and visit the Nobbies, sight …More

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A fully private, guided tour to Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade. Visit breathtaking beaches as Cape Woolamai, see wildlife and visit the Nobbies, sight...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,648
Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Set sail on the Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise for an exquisite blend of flavors and views! Indulge in locally sourced dishes crafted by our …More

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Set sail on the Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise for an exquisite blend of flavors and views! Indulge in locally sourced dishes crafted by our...

2 hours
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$94
2-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour Roundtrip from Melbourne

Join this brilliant 2 day tour from Melbourne showcasing all the incredible highlights of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Travel the heritage listed Great …More

Join this brilliant 2 day tour from Melbourne showcasing all the incredible highlights of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Travel the heritage listed Great...

2 days
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$415
Daylesford Goldfields Track Walking and Wellness Experience

From the Dja Dja Wurrung people to the Swiss Italian migrants of the gold rush and now the eclectic artisans, this region is sure to …More

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From the Dja Dja Wurrung people to the Swiss Italian migrants of the gold rush and now the eclectic artisans, this region is sure to...

4 days
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$2,008
Private Three Day Great Ocean Road Tour

Join us on an exclusively private 'Three Day Tour' to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer in your own personal …More

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Join us on an exclusively private 'Three Day Tour' to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer in your own personal...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$498
Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road & Grampians 3 Day Original Tour

Join our 3 day Ocean to Mountains tour from Melbourne showcasing all the secrets of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Journey along the heritage listed Great …More

Join our 3 day Ocean to Mountains tour from Melbourne showcasing all the secrets of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Journey along the heritage listed Great...

3 days
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$663
Mornington Peninsula Small Group Winery Tour with Lunch

Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals on a full-day small-group journey of wine, food and coastal views. Start your day either from Melbourne or …More

Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals on a full-day small-group journey of wine, food and coastal views. Start your day either from Melbourne or...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$143
Melbourne Walking Tour Explore Top Sights and Hidden Gems

Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in …More

Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne

We depart early from Melbourne. We head straight to the Yarra Valley. We visit 3 to 4 vineyards for some wine tasting. …More

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We depart early from Melbourne. We head straight to the Yarra Valley. We visit 3 to 4 vineyards for some wine tasting....

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Great Ocean Road Express Tour (9 Hour Tour)

This Half Day Express Tour showcases the main coastal section of the Great Ocean Road, from Aireys Inlet, all the way up to as far …More

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This Half Day Express Tour showcases the main coastal section of the Great Ocean Road, from Aireys Inlet, all the way up to as far...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$185
Mt Buller 1 Day Snow Tour (Direct Transfer To Mt Buller Village From Melbourne)

Direct luxurious coach transfer to Mt Buller Village (no shuttle bus needed)!!! On the mountain enjoy fantastic Apre ski facilities including restaurants, bars, cafes and …More

Direct luxurious coach transfer to Mt Buller Village (no shuttle bus needed)!!! On the mountain enjoy fantastic Apre ski facilities including restaurants, bars, cafes and...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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