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

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[PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

Discover one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions 'The Great Ocean Road'. With ancient rainforests, scenic cliff top drives and an abundance of Australian wildlife …More

Discover one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions 'The Great Ocean Road'. With ancient rainforests, scenic cliff top drives and an abundance of Australian wildlife...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,153
Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park

Be surrounded by nature - Set in the rugged landscape of Onkaparinga River National Park featuring a gorge with cliffs up to 30 metres high …More

Be surrounded by nature - Set in the rugged landscape of Onkaparinga River National Park featuring a gorge with cliffs up to 30 metres high...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

Immerse yourself in nature – Set in the beautiful Morialta Conservation Park only 30 minutes from the CBD you will feel miles away from suburban …More

Immerse yourself in nature – Set in the beautiful Morialta Conservation Park only 30 minutes from the CBD you will feel miles away from suburban...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Discover Bondi Guided Beach And Coastal Walking Tour

Explore Sydney's most famous headland walk with your Bondi local guide. Discover why Bondi Beach is such an important part of Sydney's beach and coast …More

Explore Sydney's most famous headland walk with your Bondi local guide. Discover why Bondi Beach is such an important part of Sydney's beach and coast...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
Customized private winery day tour in Mornington Peninsula at your own choices

Customize your own private winery tour with the support from our expert staff. Enjoy Australia's best wines and beautiful vineyards at very affordable cost! Budget, …More

Customize your own private winery tour with the support from our expert staff. Enjoy Australia's best wines and beautiful vineyards at very affordable cost! Budget,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$597
Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour

Travel from Launceston to Hobart on this action-packed day tour. Make the most of your travel time, sit back and relax as we take you …More

Travel from Launceston to Hobart on this action-packed day tour. Make the most of your travel time, sit back and relax as we take you...

12 hours
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$151
Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down …More

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,859
Private Essential Sydney Tour Including Lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Experience all the main icons of Sydney including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanical Gardens and more on your 5 hour essential Sydney tour. Enjoy …More

Experience all the main icons of Sydney including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanical Gardens and more on your 5 hour essential Sydney tour. Enjoy...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$280
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the …More

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$404
Pinnacles Desert & New Norcia Day Tour from Perth

History buffs and nature lovers will enjoy this tour from Perth with the opportunity to visit some of Western Australia's hidden treasures. Eerie pinnacles punctuate …More

History buffs and nature lovers will enjoy this tour from Perth with the opportunity to visit some of Western Australia's hidden treasures. Eerie pinnacles punctuate...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$189
Shore Excursion: Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai National Park Bus 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 Free Cancellation
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$154
Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey. …More

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
Sydney Harbour Side Restaurant Dinner and Twilight Cruise

The most delicious and unique way to experience Sydney Harbour. Come aboard your luxury cruiser where you will take in Sydney at twilight. On board …More

The most delicious and unique way to experience Sydney Harbour. Come aboard your luxury cruiser where you will take in Sydney at twilight. On board...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$483
Wave Rock and Pinnacles Air & Ground Tour

After a one hour flight over the foothills and inland farming country you will enjoy a ground tour of Wave Rock. Experience the spiritual stillness …More

After a one hour flight over the foothills and inland farming country you will enjoy a ground tour of Wave Rock. Experience the spiritual stillness...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,411
Victoria Rally School Hotlap Ride in a Rally Car 3 Laps

Buckle up for three fast laps in a rally car with a pro instructor behind the wheel. All required safety equipment will be provided. You …More

Buckle up for three fast laps in a rally car with a pro instructor behind the wheel. All required safety equipment will be provided. You...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$72
Kakadu, Adelaide & Mary River Scenic Flight

Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport …More

Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$803
Snorkel with Turtles – Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life: …More

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life:...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Brisbane Food Tour: A Taste of Queensland

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food …More

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$604
Private Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Tour from Melbourne

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the …More

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$995
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then …More

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$291
Surfers Paradise Jetboating and Surf Lesson

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat …More

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
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