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

Australia, Oceania
Learn to eFoil on Noosa River-90min Lesson with Fliteschool Noosa

Fly above the Noosa River. eFoiling is smooth, silent and unlike anything you've tried. Glide above the water with no wake and no noise. It's …More

Fly above the Noosa River. eFoiling is smooth, silent and unlike anything you've tried. Glide above the water with no wake and no noise. It's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$157
Helicopter Winery Tour - Sirromet with a City Scenic Flight

Experience luxury with a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing in true VIP style at Sirromet. Located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, upon landing …More

Experience luxury with a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing in true VIP style at Sirromet. Located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, upon landing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$415
Hop On Hop Off Bellarine Bellarine Peninsula

Explore the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Breathtaking views, incredible wine and delicious produce will make your day on the Bellarine unforgettable. We are a …More

Explore the best of the Bellarine Peninsula. Breathtaking views, incredible wine and delicious produce will make your day on the Bellarine unforgettable. We are a...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Hotels 13 pax

What can we offer you? • Private transfer service to and from Sunshine Coast Airport • Exclusive use of the vehicle for a faster journey …More

What can we offer you? • Private transfer service to and from Sunshine Coast Airport • Exclusive use of the vehicle for a faster journey...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$302
PRIVATE Sydney City Bondi Beach Opera House & Botanic Garden Tour

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Sydney, tailored to your preferences for an intimate and personalized experience. Enjoy convenient pick-up from your chosen accommodation …More

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Sydney, tailored to your preferences for an intimate and personalized experience. Enjoy convenient pick-up from your chosen accommodation...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour and Platypus paddle

We spend a day along the great ocean road, we then head inland and visit some amazing spots. We also go looking for the Platypus. …More

We spend a day along the great ocean road, we then head inland and visit some amazing spots. We also go looking for the Platypus....

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$474
Darwin Cyclone 30 Minutes Helicopter Tour

This helicopter tour provides a snapshot of Darwin's highlights and must see locations from above, providing fantastic perspective for further ground tours. All tours require …More

This helicopter tour provides a snapshot of Darwin's highlights and must see locations from above, providing fantastic perspective for further ground tours. All tours require...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$334
Great Barrier Reef Luxury Expedition Cruise cabin booking 7 days 6 night

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the …More

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the...

7 days
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$3,495
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

When you think Great Ocean Road your first thought is always of its historic 12 Apostles, but they are only a part of what awaits …More

When you think Great Ocean Road your first thought is always of its historic 12 Apostles, but they are only a part of what awaits...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$197
Sunrise Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photo

Start your morning with a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight over Mansfield. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, this picturesque region …More

Start your morning with a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight over Mansfield. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, this picturesque region...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$347
Opal polishing workshops in beautiful Mudgee wine country

This gives people the unique experience of polishing genuine Australian opal. There is nowhere else where you can polish opals and it is very likely …More

This gives people the unique experience of polishing genuine Australian opal. There is nowhere else where you can polish opals and it is very likely...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport (SYD) 1-Way Transfer

Shared shuttle transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport. Shuttle vans seat up to 13 people comfortably and they are our most popular …More

Shared shuttle transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport. Shuttle vans seat up to 13 people comfortably and they are our most popular...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Sydney Parrots, a Unique Island and more Private Day Tour

Sydney parrots are amazing. Whilst our iconic kangaroos, koalas and wombats are iconic, there’s more to Australia than our amazing mammals. Did you know that …More

Sydney parrots are amazing. Whilst our iconic kangaroos, koalas and wombats are iconic, there’s more to Australia than our amazing mammals. Did you know that...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$488
The REAL Hunter Valley Tour

Two hours north of Sydney is the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region – experience personal tastings, foodie delights and more in this full-day tour. Explore …More

Two hours north of Sydney is the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region – experience personal tastings, foodie delights and more in this full-day tour. Explore...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$924
Blue Mountains Private Tour - Highlights

On this private Blue Mountains Tour, we explore some of the highlights of the Blue Mountains. We first head to Wentworth Falls to see some …More

On this private Blue Mountains Tour, we explore some of the highlights of the Blue Mountains. We first head to Wentworth Falls to see some...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$558
Blue Mountains Highlights & Featherdale Wildlife Pk Private Tour

We head to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will be able to see many of Australia's native animals in their enclosures. We then head to …More

We head to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you will be able to see many of Australia's native animals in their enclosures. We then head to...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$628
Cairns: Paronella Park Night Tour, Small Group

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and …More

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$182
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself …More

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
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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$207
Sirromet Winery + CBD & Mt Coot-tha Private Helicopter Experience

Embark on a helicopter tour to Sirromet Winery, taking the scenic route via Mt. Coot-tha and Brisbane CBD. Sightseeing the iconic landmarks around the city, …More

Embark on a helicopter tour to Sirromet Winery, taking the scenic route via Mt. Coot-tha and Brisbane CBD. Sightseeing the iconic landmarks around the city,...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$497
Rottnest Island Bayseeker Tour

Visit spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19km off the mainland coast, “Rotto” has a relaxed atmosphere and unique …More

Visit spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19km off the mainland coast, “Rotto” has a relaxed atmosphere and unique...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
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