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

Queensland, Australia
Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine …More

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine...

35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$33
Mosaic Art Classes Brisbane: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Our experience is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the …More

Our experience is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef

Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, …More

Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$496
Paronella Park, Waterfalls & Lake Barrine Day Tour from Cairns

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and …More

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
HOTA: Gold Coast Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass

Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, and breathtaking waterfront views with the HOTA - Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass. …More

Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, and breathtaking waterfront views with the HOTA - Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass....

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

Explore the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia with the destinations most experienced Tour Company. This day trip from Brisbane combines two National Parks : …More

Explore the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia with the destinations most experienced Tour Company. This day trip from Brisbane combines two National Parks :...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$138
Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful …More

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$200
Serenity Cruise to Australia's Everglades

The Noosa River system is unique as its entire upper catchment is protected in National Park. Throughout the afternoon cruise take the opportunity to observe …More

The Noosa River system is unique as its entire upper catchment is protected in National Park. Throughout the afternoon cruise take the opportunity to observe...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, & …More

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, &...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Behana Adventure Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite …More

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction …More

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river …More

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your …More

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$53
Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst …More

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Boat Club's World Class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea. …More

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$83
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching …More

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Gold Coast's Broadwater Private Calm Water Fishing

Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on …More

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Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour

Meet our rescued turtles, and learn all about the threats and dangers Australia’s six species of sea turtles face in a guided Turtle Hospital Tour. …More

Meet our rescued turtles, and learn all about the threats and dangers Australia’s six species of sea turtles face in a guided Turtle Hospital Tour....

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience

An evening of outback tradition and legend. Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come …More

An evening of outback tradition and legend. Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter

Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Gold Coast

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag …More

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
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