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

Sydney, Australia
Sydney City & Bondi Beach: Small-Group Half-Day Tour (Max 10)

Discover the Sydney everyone knows – and the Sydney locals love! Forget crowded busses and predictable sightseeing circuits. With a max. of just 10 guests, …More

Discover the Sydney everyone knows – and the Sydney locals love! Forget crowded busses and predictable sightseeing circuits. With a max. of just 10 guests,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$122
Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See It All

Explore one of the world’s top maritime museums at your leisure with a visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum, conveniently located in Sydney’s Darling …More

Explore one of the world’s top maritime museums at your leisure with a visit to the Australian National Maritime Museum, conveniently located in Sydney’s Darling...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (148)
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$24
Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai Park Tour

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour. …More

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$153
Southern Highlands & South Coast Private Tour From Sydney

Go Beyond Tour's Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built …More

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Go Beyond Tour's Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Blue Mountains Private Tour | Koala, Kangaroo, & Waterfalls Day

Experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a private, luxury day tour from Sydney. Marvel at the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and soak …More

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Experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a private, luxury day tour from Sydney. Marvel at the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and soak...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience

Ahoy there, sailor! Embark on a sailing cruise and experience the magic of Sydney from the water. You'll be sailing a 24ft keelboat with our …More

Ahoy there, sailor! Embark on a sailing cruise and experience the magic of Sydney from the water. You'll be sailing a 24ft keelboat with our...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$117
Private Luxury Tour: Sydney Sightseeing Experience

See the very best of Sydney on a private tour that takes in the city’s historic center and beaches, colonial heritage and natural beauty. Admire …More

See the very best of Sydney on a private tour that takes in the city’s historic center and beaches, colonial heritage and natural beauty. Admire...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$129
Sunset Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular …More

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Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting

Taste a selection of some of the most prestigious and rare wines from the Old Vine Expressions collection during a hosted tasting. You'll be delighted …More

Taste a selection of some of the most prestigious and rare wines from the Old Vine Expressions collection during a hosted tasting. You'll be delighted...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$49
Sydney Full-Day Private Tour: Harbour, Bondi & Coastal Walks

Discover Sydney beyond the postcard on a private eight-hour tour combining its world-famous harbour icons, coastal scenery and character-filled neighbourhoods. Following pickup from your Sydney …More

Discover Sydney beyond the postcard on a private eight-hour tour combining its world-famous harbour icons, coastal scenery and character-filled neighbourhoods. Following pickup from your Sydney...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Private Sydney Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly

Explore the best Sydney has to offer on this full day private tour. Discover the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the beaches, the cafes …More

Explore the best Sydney has to offer on this full day private tour. Discover the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the beaches, the cafes...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an …More

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (59)
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$146
Sydney Scenic Trike Tour

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world …More

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world...

150 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$207
Sydney Six Beaches Trike Tour

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you …More

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you...

115 to 120 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local …More

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ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$173
2 1/2 Hr Private Skippered Yacht Charter and Platter on Pittwater

Exclusive use of the yacht, our Skippers operate the yacht and serve you lunch. We are very flexible, sail motor, stop for a swim or …More

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Exclusive use of the yacht, our Skippers operate the yacht and serve you lunch. We are very flexible, sail motor, stop for a swim or...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Escape Hunt Sydney

GET LOCKED UP WITH ESCAPE HUNT! The pressure’s on, the clock’s ticking, the adrenaline’s pumping. Escape Hunt isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience …More

GET LOCKED UP WITH ESCAPE HUNT! The pressure’s on, the clock’s ticking, the adrenaline’s pumping. Escape Hunt isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$28
7 Day ULTIMATE Sydney (18 - 35s)

Looking for an epic start to your adventure Down Under? We’ll introduce you to Sydney highlighting iconic destinations; from Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour …More

Looking for an epic start to your adventure Down Under? We’ll introduce you to Sydney highlighting iconic destinations; from Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour...

7 days Free Cancellation
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$832
Ultimate All Inclusive Blue Mountains with Scenic World Tour

Embark on the ultimate Blue Mountains adventure, combining nature, wildlife, and iconic sights. Travel in air-conditioned comfort from selected Sydney CBD hotels, with your first …More

Embark on the ultimate Blue Mountains adventure, combining nature, wildlife, and iconic sights. Travel in air-conditioned comfort from selected Sydney CBD hotels, with your first...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (54)
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$184
Sydney Fish Market Tours

Are you keen to explore the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood, learn how the industry ticks, and get a glimpse of Sydney Fish …More

Are you keen to explore the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood, learn how the industry ticks, and get a glimpse of Sydney Fish...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Private Snorkeling Tour In Sydney's Marine Reserve

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve on a private snorkeling tour. Explore the vibrant marine life of this Sydney marine reserve …More

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve on a private snorkeling tour. Explore the vibrant marine life of this Sydney marine reserve...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
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