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

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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

Experience a peaceful, tranquil sunset during a sailing cruise from Port Douglas. After being welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran with a complimentary drink of your …More

Experience a peaceful, tranquil sunset during a sailing cruise from Port Douglas. After being welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran with a complimentary drink of your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (553)
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$73
Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its rich history, iconic sites, secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the incredible views while you listen …More

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its rich history, iconic sites, secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the incredible views while you listen...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (867)
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$41
Hervey Bay Exclusive Whale Watch Encounter

This seasonal whale watching tour takes you aboard a 24-passenger sailing catamaran from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay at K'gari (Fraser Island). Limited guests allows for a …More

This seasonal whale watching tour takes you aboard a 24-passenger sailing catamaran from Hervey Bay to Platypus Bay at K'gari (Fraser Island). Limited guests allows for a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (510)
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$149
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and …More

Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,949)
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$156
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, go on …More

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, go on...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (830)
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$236
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour

This popular tour has something for everyone! Showcasing our largest and most spectacular caves, this walk leaves you with lasting memories of ancient geological history, …More

This popular tour has something for everyone! Showcasing our largest and most spectacular caves, this walk leaves you with lasting memories of ancient geological history,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (578)
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$29
Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's …More

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Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (809)
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$105
Daintree River Cruise

Join your one hour Daintree River cruise offering two different departure points along a twelve kilometre stretch of the river. This gives you the best opportunities …More

Join your one hour Daintree River cruise offering two different departure points along a twelve kilometre stretch of the river. This gives you the best opportunities...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (502)
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$28
Broome Pre-sunset Camel Tour 30 minutes

This is a short taste of riding on a camel in a beautiful location. Very relaxing and peaceful. Get to know your camel personally and …More

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This is a short taste of riding on a camel in a beautiful location. Very relaxing and peaceful. Get to know your camel personally and...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (225)
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$56
1 Hour Broome Sunset Camel Tour

Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience with Broome's most loved camels - the Camels in Blue! Experience the iconic Cable Beach in a unique and …More

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Come and enjoy an unforgettable experience with Broome's most loved camels - the Camels in Blue! Experience the iconic Cable Beach in a unique and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (543)
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$87
Cairns Jet Boat Ride

Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and …More

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Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (457)
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$66
Metartworld: Immersive Art Space, The Best of Melbourne

Metartworld Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Title! We are thrilled to announce that Metartworld has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Indoor …More

Metartworld Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Title! We are thrilled to announce that Metartworld has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Indoor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (108)
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$32
Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as …More

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Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as...

20 minutes
4.9 (638)
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$189
Jewel Cave Fully-guided Tour (Located in Western Australia)

Jewel Cave is the largest show cave in Western Australia and is also home to one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist …More

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Jewel Cave is the largest show cave in Western Australia and is also home to one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (396)
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$18
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of …More

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We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (531)
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$125
Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights …More

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (975)
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$37
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral …More

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Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,516)
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$91
Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s …More

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VOTED #9 TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA 2026! VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD 2021! Multi award winning Aquascene is Magnetic Island’s...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,480)
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$125
Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park Tour Including Transportation

Embark on a riveting Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park tour in Broome, where education meets conservation in an unparalleled adventure. Enter through the jaws of a …More

Embark on a riveting Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park tour in Broome, where education meets conservation in an unparalleled adventure. Enter through the jaws of a...

140 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (430)
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$66
Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic …More

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Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (569)
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$174
Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour

The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and …More

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The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (169)
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$39
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