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

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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

Experience the charm of the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley in one day. Start in historic Hahndorf, followed by visit to Beerenberg Farm and …More

Experience the charm of the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley in one day. Start in historic Hahndorf, followed by visit to Beerenberg Farm and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Bowral: Honey Farm Tour Including Morning Tea and Guided Tasting

This is a delightful and engaging insight into bees, beekeeping and honey! Our honey Farm is on the grounds of a beautiful national trust property. …More

This is a delightful and engaging insight into bees, beekeeping and honey! Our honey Farm is on the grounds of a beautiful national trust property....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$27
Hunter Valley All Inclusive, Wine, Chocolate Tasting and Lunch

Convenient pickup: Start your journey from central Sydney, we offer pickup at 4 prime Sydney Central locations to Australia’s premier wine region. Exclusive Winery Experiences: …More

Convenient pickup: Start your journey from central Sydney, we offer pickup at 4 prime Sydney Central locations to Australia’s premier wine region. Exclusive Winery Experiences:...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs …More

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Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Lane Poole Park Dwellingup - Tree Ropes Course

Experience WA's First Tree Ropes & Zipline Eco-Adventure! Spend 2 hours exploring the treetops of Lane Poole Reserve on 90min south of Perth CBD, wobbling across wooden bridges, …More

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Experience WA's First Tree Ropes & Zipline Eco-Adventure! Spend 2 hours exploring the treetops of Lane Poole Reserve on 90min south of Perth CBD, wobbling across wooden bridges,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest …More

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$176
Blue Mountains authentic tour Scenic World waterfalls lookouts

I am the only regular day tour business owner that lives in the Blue Mountains. Our tour guides are story tellers. Our guests recommend us …More

I am the only regular day tour business owner that lives in the Blue Mountains. Our tour guides are story tellers. Our guests recommend us...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,500)
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$148
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, …More

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$223
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD …More

Travel to Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a full day of fun in the sun. Your guide takes you by 4WD...

9 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (659)
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$126
Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & lunch - Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the …More

The Great Ocean Road is travelled by more than 3.5million visitors each year. We have designed this Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour to avoid the...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Maria Island Cruise & Walk Day Tour with Lunch (from Hobart)

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and …More

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$255
Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and …More

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (745)
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$132
Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and …More

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

Wilsons Promontory Cruises is the only cruise operating out of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel is world's first amphibious boats and see a coastline …More

Wilsons Promontory Cruises is the only cruise operating out of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel is world's first amphibious boats and see a coastline...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
Marine Eco Safari - Swim with Manta Rays

Our Marine Eco Safari is an incredible way to experience the Ningaloo Reef! Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays are regularly encountered all year round. …More

Our Marine Eco Safari is an incredible way to experience the Ningaloo Reef! Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays are regularly encountered all year round....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$245
Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour …More

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (759)
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$138
Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (661)
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$203
Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample …More

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Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (466)
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$140
Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay

Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise. …More

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Enjoy a once in a lifetime, close encounter with Humpback Whales! (June- November). Join us and our marine biologist on our Premier Whale Watching Cruise....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Byron area’s best and original surf tour operator. Licensed since 1993. World Exclusive Guarantee “ride a wave for 40m or your money back”. Terry is …More

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Byron area’s best and original surf tour operator. Licensed since 1993. World Exclusive Guarantee “ride a wave for 40m or your money back”. Terry is...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

After being picked up from selected Melbourne CBD hotels you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow …More

After being picked up from selected Melbourne CBD hotels you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour, follow...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,044)
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$87
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