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

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...
$31

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...
$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...
$75

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...
$168

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...
$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...
$83

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...
$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...
$191

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...
$306

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...
$90

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...
$231

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...
$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...
$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...
$85

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built...
$150

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...
$217

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...
$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,...
$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...
$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...
$69

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...
$153

