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

Queensland, Australia
Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Take a walk-through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s natural bushland under the stars. Explore 9 cosmic zones on a 1.5km celestial trail. Allow 60-90 minutes for this …More

Take a walk-through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s natural bushland under the stars. Explore 9 cosmic zones on a 1.5km celestial trail. Allow 60-90 minutes for this...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Pippies 3 Day/2 Night K'gari (Fraser Island) Adventure

Visit World Heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) with Pippies’ K’gari Adventures on the ultimate Australian beach 4×4 driving and camping adventure. Led by an experienced …More

Visit World Heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) with Pippies’ K’gari Adventures on the ultimate Australian beach 4×4 driving and camping adventure. Led by an experienced...

3 days Free Cancellation
4.9 (350)
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$458
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native …More

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (646)
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$75
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised …More

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (409)
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$168
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel with Marine Life, Snacks & Photos

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other …More

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (239)
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$83
Glasshouse Twister - 90 min jet ski experience

An hour’s drive north of Brisbane, enjoy this 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This small-group tour takes you through …More

An hour’s drive north of Brisbane, enjoy this 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This small-group tour takes you through...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (100)
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$260
Bribie Blast - 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience

Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used …More

Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$191
Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours …More

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (420)
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$306
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (177)
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$90
Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling …More

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (130)
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$231
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you …More

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (374)
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$104
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green …More

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (925)
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$85
Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Tour- Luxe Sailing

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built …More

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built...

6 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$150
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (108)
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$217
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and …More

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (270)
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$55
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, …More

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim,...

10 hours
4.4 (548)
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$228
Noosa Ocean Adventures: Dolphins

Our focus is to provide you an intimate experience on a small, personalized tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. Noosa Ocean Adventures is sure …More

Our focus is to provide you an intimate experience on a small, personalized tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. Noosa Ocean Adventures is sure...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (113)
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$66
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to …More

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (379)
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$69
Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails …More

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (189)
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$153
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