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

Queensland, Australia
2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour - Ultimate Adventure + island stop

A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction) …More

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A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction)...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$277
Whale Watching Gold Coast

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the …More

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You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of …More

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (219)
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$90
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from …More

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Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines …More

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (177)
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$205
Tully River White Water Sports Rafting Half day ex Mission Beach

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning …More

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$104
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest …More

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier …More

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$231
K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed …More

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$208
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the morning or afternoon with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the …More

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the morning or afternoon with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$132
Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast.  You'll enjoy a guided …More

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast.  You'll enjoy a guided...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (273)
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$87
Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour from Gold Coast

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is …More

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (230)
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$87
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness …More

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (227)
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$90
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools who has been teaching people to surf …More

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools who has been teaching people to surf...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (128)
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$65
Aquascene Magnetic Island Sunset & Shipwreck Tour

Our Award-winning tour, we welcome you on board with us at Aquascene, we will share with you some beautiful places you won't find on your …More

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Our Award-winning tour, we welcome you on board with us at Aquascene, we will share with you some beautiful places you won't find on your...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

This four-hour experience includes sailing along the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline with a couple of hours at anchor in one of the secluded bays to …More

This four-hour experience includes sailing along the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline with a couple of hours at anchor in one of the secluded bays to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (189)
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$166
Eungella Platypus Tour

Explore Finch Hatton Gorge and the Pioneer Valley with a local guide. Learn about the history of the area. Hike in the Eungella National Park. …More

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Explore Finch Hatton Gorge and the Pioneer Valley with a local guide. Learn about the history of the area. Hike in the Eungella National Park....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$117
Cairns Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy …More

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Rainbow Beach: Dolphin & Wildlife Ocean Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour

Experience a 4x4 Drive by Local guides along the famous Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. This undiscovered part of East Coast …More

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Experience a 4x4 Drive by Local guides along the famous Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. This undiscovered part of East Coast...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing …More

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This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (68)
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$322
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast. …More

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (108)
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$101
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