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

Australia, Oceania
Meet The Makers: Native Australian Food Tour

An exclusive Sydney half-day food tour that takes you behind the scenes to meet the trailblazing producers putting Australian ingredients on the global stage. Wander …More

An exclusive Sydney half-day food tour that takes you behind the scenes to meet the trailblazing producers putting Australian ingredients on the global stage. Wander...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$175
Virtual Reality Zombie Shooting Game

VR Kingdom is Sydney's Premier VR destination for fun and exciting VR games and experiences. We have exclusive content with award-winning VR escape rooms and …More

VR Kingdom is Sydney's Premier VR destination for fun and exciting VR games and experiences. We have exclusive content with award-winning VR escape rooms and...

30 minutes
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$35
Private Chardonnay Tasting and Platter in the Adelaide Hills

A hosted tasting with spectacular views of the Adelaide Hills of exceptional expressions of cool climate Chardonnay where you can compare the diverse characteristics of …More

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Likely to Sell Out

A hosted tasting with spectacular views of the Adelaide Hills of exceptional expressions of cool climate Chardonnay where you can compare the diverse characteristics of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Access the Inaccessible: Sydney Luxury Golf Packages

Have you always dreamt of playing a round of golf at one of Sydney’s most exclusive private golf courses? This luxury golf package will provide …More

Have you always dreamt of playing a round of golf at one of Sydney’s most exclusive private golf courses? This luxury golf package will provide...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$594
Cairns City Half Day Tour

Make the most of your time in Cairns with a customizable half-day tour, perfect for those with limited hours before or after a flight. Choose …More

Make the most of your time in Cairns with a customizable half-day tour, perfect for those with limited hours before or after a flight. Choose...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Private Escape Room Pursuit of the Elixir of Life

Some adventurers have been studying archives in the Realm of Magic and have founded many references to the Elixir of Life, and we're beginning to …More

Some adventurers have been studying archives in the Realm of Magic and have founded many references to the Elixir of Life, and we're beginning to...

1 hour
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$31
The Mystery of the Missing Professor Escape Room in Brisbane

The Realm of Mystery is the most intriguing place. Whilst on its surface it appears to be nearly identical to the world we know, under …More

The Realm of Mystery is the most intriguing place. Whilst on its surface it appears to be nearly identical to the world we know, under...

1 hour
5.0 (15)
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$31
Private Escape Room Search for Stone of Destiny in Brisbane

Much like the other Arcana, the Wand of Illumination and the Elixir of Life, the Stone of Destiny is said to imbue the holder with …More

Much like the other Arcana, the Wand of Illumination and the Elixir of Life, the Stone of Destiny is said to imbue the holder with...

1 hour
4.9 (17)
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$31
Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience

Nestled in the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley, your Barossa Valley helicopter wine experience awaits. Take in breathtaking views of the beautiful old vines from some of …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Nestled in the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley, your Barossa Valley helicopter wine experience awaits. Take in breathtaking views of the beautiful old vines from some of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$708
Outdoor Escape Room in Sydney Harbour

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Sydney Harbour. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime …More

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Sydney Harbour. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime...

2 hours
4.9 (10)
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$84
Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience

Packed with excitement, you and your teammates will leap into new worlds, completing ground-breaking missions. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and …More

Packed with excitement, you and your teammates will leap into new worlds, completing ground-breaking missions. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$29
Secrets of City Circle Walking Tour

Discover the hidden history of Sydney’s City Circle railway through Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Town Hall stations. Explore heritage architecture and …More

Discover the hidden history of Sydney’s City Circle railway through Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Town Hall stations. Explore heritage architecture and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Private Winery Tour from Hobart

Explore Hobart and Southern Tasmania on a private tour designed around you. Off The Leash Tours offers personalised experiences for couples, solo travellers, friends and …More

Explore Hobart and Southern Tasmania on a private tour designed around you. Off The Leash Tours offers personalised experiences for couples, solo travellers, friends and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$123
Western Sydney Tree Ropes Course

Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate over 100 aerial obstacles Hear the iconic laughter of kookaburras as you swing through the trees Test your …More

Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate over 100 aerial obstacles Hear the iconic laughter of kookaburras as you swing through the trees Test your...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Orange NSW Wine Tour | Boutique Wineries & Cellar Door Experience

Enjoy a seamless wine tour experience in the Orange region with our expertly crafted offerings. We provide easy booking and transportation to pre selected. 3 …More

Enjoy a seamless wine tour experience in the Orange region with our expertly crafted offerings. We provide easy booking and transportation to pre selected. 3...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$133
Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey …More

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$126
Sightseeing Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Enjoy a unique dining experience on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. This cruise offers two distinct dining options: a buffet or a 3-course set menu. …More

Enjoy a unique dining experience on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. This cruise offers two distinct dining options: a buffet or a 3-course set menu....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
Half Day Wadandi Track Scenic E-Bike Tour

Escape the ordinary lunch run and immerse yourself in nature on this unique Wadandi Track tour! Cycle 25km of mostly flat, gravel track (thanks to …More

Escape the ordinary lunch run and immerse yourself in nature on this unique Wadandi Track tour! Cycle 25km of mostly flat, gravel track (thanks to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Private Sydney South Coast and Royal National Park Tour

See a different side of Sydney on a private day tour built around coastal scenery, local atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the Royal National …More

See a different side of Sydney on a private day tour built around coastal scenery, local atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the Royal National...

6 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$934
Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of …More

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$379
Full Day Canyon Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable full-day canyoning adventure combining our **Crystal Adventure Tour and Behana Adventure Tour** into one action-packed experience! Explore two spectacular rainforest locations, …More

Embark on an unforgettable full-day canyoning adventure combining our **Crystal Adventure Tour and Behana Adventure Tour** into one action-packed experience! Explore two spectacular rainforest locations,...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (9)
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$284
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