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

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Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

Experience the very best of the Blue Mountains in one unforgettable day trip leaving from Sydney. Travel in a small group of up to 15 …More

Experience the very best of the Blue Mountains in one unforgettable day trip leaving from Sydney. Travel in a small group of up to 15...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$198
PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

This full day tour is for only your family or friends with our professional guide to the World Heritage Blue Mountains. No waiting around for …More

This full day tour is for only your family or friends with our professional guide to the World Heritage Blue Mountains. No waiting around for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$299
Golden Glow Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city …More

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Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Sydney Street Art & Food Tour

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going …More

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$64
Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts …More

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
Small Group Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural …More

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$143
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace …More

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$279
Half-Day Private Discover Dive at Australia's Iconic Beach

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to …More

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$365
Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by …More

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the …More

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$288
Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3 …More

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning …More

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$241
Blue Mountains Sunset Nature-based & Waterfall Tour from Sydney

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture …More

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Big Night Out Pub Crawl

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza, …More

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza,...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of …More

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

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

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Magic Men Cabaret Show

This is Sydney's only all-male cast and cabaret show that runs weekly since 2017. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hens party or just a girl's …More

This is Sydney's only all-male cast and cabaret show that runs weekly since 2017. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hens party or just a girl's...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Sydney Harbour 3 or 4-Course Early Dinner Cruise (Circular Quay)

Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether …More

Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Nature & Wildlife: Australia's Hidden Side, Private Tour

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret …More

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$352
Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience

A visit to Sydney is not complete without a tour to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Sydney Scenic Private Tours offers a truly unforgettable …More

A visit to Sydney is not complete without a tour to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Sydney Scenic Private Tours offers a truly unforgettable...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$208
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Skydive directly over North Wollongong Beach with a professional tandem master, jumping from an altitude of up to 15,000 feet. Experience the ultimate thrill of …More

Skydive directly over North Wollongong Beach with a professional tandem master, jumping from an altitude of up to 15,000 feet. Experience the ultimate thrill of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$281
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