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

Australia, Oceania
Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour - Dolphins, hike & swim!

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour to Port Stephens, blending adventure, relaxation, and local flavour. Start your morning with a scenic guided hike up …More

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour to Port Stephens, blending adventure, relaxation, and local flavour. Start your morning with a scenic guided hike up...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park

Experience the Ultimate Blue Mountains an all-inclusive private tour to this World Heritage Listed National Park! Meet a Koala and Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park. …More

Experience the Ultimate Blue Mountains an all-inclusive private tour to this World Heritage Listed National Park! Meet a Koala and Kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$252
Pittwater Lunch Paddle with Waterfall Bush Walk

You paddle on stunning Pittwater, then walk up to the Lovett bay waterfall where we have a yummy picnic lunch. After lunch we retrace our …More

You paddle on stunning Pittwater, then walk up to the Lovett bay waterfall where we have a yummy picnic lunch. After lunch we retrace our...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
Discover Victor Harbor Walking Tour

In this must-do walking tour of Victor Harbor, you will see and hear about the history of Victor including early settler life, the development of …More

In this must-do walking tour of Victor Harbor, you will see and hear about the history of Victor including early settler life, the development of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
PJ Blue Mountains Supreme [Private Charter]

Peter will be your tour guide! On 2006 as seen on TV in a documentary film, He has visited more than 2000 times blue mountains …More

Peter will be your tour guide! On 2006 as seen on TV in a documentary film, He has visited more than 2000 times blue mountains...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$164
Printhie Wines Sparkling Masterclass & Degustation Lunch

This is the only way to gain access to Printhie's Sparkling Specialists and taste the Blanc de Blancs which is over a decade old. Then …More

This is the only way to gain access to Printhie's Sparkling Specialists and taste the Blanc de Blancs which is over a decade old. Then...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$270
Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour …More

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Old Vine Expressions Tasting

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. …More

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world....

50 minutes
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$49
Private 2 Hour Highlights Cruise of Sydney Harbour - Up to 6

Cruise from Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour into Sydney Harbour, the largest natural harbour in the world. Relax aboard one of the most luxurious timber vessels …More

Cruise from Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour into Sydney Harbour, the largest natural harbour in the world. Relax aboard one of the most luxurious timber vessels...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$665
BACCHUS MARSH: Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on …More

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city. …More

Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of …More

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens, …More

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens,...

2 hours
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$77
Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm …More

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm...

3 hours
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$108
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Gin Distillery Private Tour Inc. Lunch

Embark on the ultimate Sunshine Coast and Noosa Distillery Experience tailored for gin enthusiasts. Begin your day with a sophisticated Gin Tasting at Beachtree Distillery, …More

Embark on the ultimate Sunshine Coast and Noosa Distillery Experience tailored for gin enthusiasts. Begin your day with a sophisticated Gin Tasting at Beachtree Distillery,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
Twilight Abseil Adventure in Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting …More

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

A half day Mount Wellington exploration loaded with local stories. This tour led by University-trained guide includes rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock …More

A half day Mount Wellington exploration loaded with local stories. This tour led by University-trained guide includes rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Inside the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage - A Private Wildlife Safari Overnight

Doing a world heritage listed national park justice by allowing plenty of space and time to explore the breathtaking Great Blue Mountains, the Central Tablelands …More

Doing a world heritage listed national park justice by allowing plenty of space and time to explore the breathtaking Great Blue Mountains, the Central Tablelands...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,204
Melbourne’s Luna Park General Entry with Unlimited Rides

From the moment you step inside Mr Moon’s giant mouth, you are exposed to a world full of carnival flair, from the rides and attractions …More

From the moment you step inside Mr Moon’s giant mouth, you are exposed to a world full of carnival flair, from the rides and attractions...

1 to 4 hours
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$40
Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD for 1 to 2 pax

Private Premium SUV Airport Transfer for 1-2 people and up to 2 checked luggage and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport to any Sydney …More

Private Premium SUV Airport Transfer for 1-2 people and up to 2 checked luggage and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport to any Sydney...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination …More

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
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