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

Australia, Oceania
Private Tours (Group of 1-4)

Take a guided PRIVATE tour (Your Guests Only) through the Adelaide Hills and or Barossa Valley-McLaren Vale-Clare Valley-Adelaide Hills Wine regions. Your knowledgeable guide will …More

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Take a guided PRIVATE tour (Your Guests Only) through the Adelaide Hills and or Barossa Valley-McLaren Vale-Clare Valley-Adelaide Hills Wine regions. Your knowledgeable guide will...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$596
Melbourne CBD/City to MEL Airport Private Transfer 4 or more

Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands to Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine terminals 1–4, with a private door-to-door transfer for groups of up to nine. Travel in a …More

Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands to Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine terminals 1–4, with a private door-to-door transfer for groups of up to nine. Travel in a...

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$25
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure

This is an island you must see! Nature Lovers paradise of a private tour. Come touring with a passionate local guide with over 10 years …More

This is an island you must see! Nature Lovers paradise of a private tour. Come touring with a passionate local guide with over 10 years...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,130
Private Great Ocean Road Local Experience

This is an unforgettable escape and a must do journey of a lifetime. Experience with a fun, friendly and passionate true local the road trip …More

This is an unforgettable escape and a must do journey of a lifetime. Experience with a fun, friendly and passionate true local the road trip...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,050
Chef's Table Experience

A private table hosted by The Lane's kitchen team. Learn about the food, its origins, preparation and be amazed by the flavours and textures. Perfectly …More

A private table hosted by The Lane's kitchen team. Learn about the food, its origins, preparation and be amazed by the flavours and textures. Perfectly...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
Who Killed the Surveyor Mystery Dinner

Chief Magistrate Frederick Young and his wife Mary host this dinner to honour His Excellency, Governor General Denison who is making yet another visit to …More

Chief Magistrate Frederick Young and his wife Mary host this dinner to honour His Excellency, Governor General Denison who is making yet another visit to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Melbourne Sports Precinct Walk with Behind-the-Scenes MCG Tour

Embark on an exploration of Melbourne’s sporting culture, following a path originally designed to welcome guests to the 2006 Commonwealth Games, leading to the iconic …More

Embark on an exploration of Melbourne’s sporting culture, following a path originally designed to welcome guests to the 2006 Commonwealth Games, leading to the iconic...

3 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Private Hunter Valley Luxury Tour From Sydney include tastings

Travel in style and comfort with this exclusive private tour, designed for couples, families and small groups of up to 11 passengers. The luxury journey …More

Travel in style and comfort with this exclusive private tour, designed for couples, families and small groups of up to 11 passengers. The luxury journey...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$775
Kuranda 60 minute Horse Trail Ride and Petting Farm

What’s the best way to discover the rolling green hills of the rain forest? On horseback, of course. Hiding in the hills of Myola, a …More

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What’s the best way to discover the rolling green hills of the rain forest? On horseback, of course. Hiding in the hills of Myola, a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$133
2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time …More

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$270
1-Hour Lake Lefroy including Big Pit Scenic Flight from Kalgoorlie

See the majestic Kalgoorlie "Super Pit", Nickel Smelter and greater Kalgoorlie-Boulder city before flying south to Kambalda and the huge Lake Lefroy Salt lake, a …More

See the majestic Kalgoorlie "Super Pit", Nickel Smelter and greater Kalgoorlie-Boulder city before flying south to Kambalda and the huge Lake Lefroy Salt lake, a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$384
E-Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day

Cycling is the best way to see the Murray River region. The trails are flat and friendly for all abilities, and our e-bikes add a …More

Cycling is the best way to see the Murray River region. The trails are flat and friendly for all abilities, and our e-bikes add a...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
East MacDonnell Ranges Half Day Tour- Private Charter Service

The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day Private Charter Service tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular …More

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The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day Private Charter Service tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$631
Bermagui River Kayak Tour

Morning tea includes plunger coffee, black leaf tea or peppermint tea, sugar and local full cream milk from Tilba Dairy. We include seasonal fruit and …More

Morning tea includes plunger coffee, black leaf tea or peppermint tea, sugar and local full cream milk from Tilba Dairy. We include seasonal fruit and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain

See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain into …More

See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain into...

3 days
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$400
Rainbow Beach: Play & Explore, Great Beach Drive 4X4 Adventure

Epic Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point adventure: beach driving, Honeymoon Bay swims, coloured sand cliffs, wildlife spotting, and hiking, swimming, surfing or stand up …More

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Epic Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point adventure: beach driving, Honeymoon Bay swims, coloured sand cliffs, wildlife spotting, and hiking, swimming, surfing or stand up...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Haunted Ipswich CBD Ghost Tour

Discover the haunted history of Ipswich’s CBD including The Baby in the Well, Mystery of the Skulls, Ginn Cottage, The Church Ghost, and The Old …More

Discover the haunted history of Ipswich’s CBD including The Baby in the Well, Mystery of the Skulls, Ginn Cottage, The Church Ghost, and The Old...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
Gold Coast Surfer's Paradise Private Tour from Brisbane

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, this fun tour takes you to 4 awesome places in Gold …More

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, this fun tour takes you to 4 awesome places in Gold...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,299
Indulge with Swinging Bridge

The experience is guided by a trained Sommelier. It starts with an in depth tour of our Hill Park vineyard that has commanding views of …More

The experience is guided by a trained Sommelier. It starts with an in depth tour of our Hill Park vineyard that has commanding views of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
LARK Distillery Tour

When you take a tour of LARK Distillery you will wander through meticulously restored historical buildings and explore our working whisky village - the iconic …More

When you take a tour of LARK Distillery you will wander through meticulously restored historical buildings and explore our working whisky village - the iconic...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Great Ocean Road Private Tour

Our tour guides make the Great Ocean interesting and excited with wonderful shipwreck stories and aboriginal history. The Great Ocean Road Private tour can be …More

Our tour guides make the Great Ocean interesting and excited with wonderful shipwreck stories and aboriginal history. The Great Ocean Road Private tour can be...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,123
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