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

Australia, Oceania
Private Luxury Tour: Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$247
Story of Sydney Tour (mini coach)

Curtesy hotel pick up in modern mini coach, discover the intriguing Story of Sydney in only 4 hours. Told like a story, the tour begins …More

Curtesy hotel pick up in modern mini coach, discover the intriguing Story of Sydney in only 4 hours. Told like a story, the tour begins...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$117
Perth: Premiere Pathways - Walking Tour - Perth Attractions

Where did Perth get its name? Who was Yagan? Where is the best street art? You’ll discover all the answers on Perth’s most informative tour …More

Where did Perth get its name? Who was Yagan? Where is the best street art? You’ll discover all the answers on Perth’s most informative tour...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Ghost Tour & Dinner Norfolk Island

The Norfolk Island Ghost Tour is a unique experience because it combines several elements to create a thrilling and unforgettable evening. Firstly, the tour takes …More

The Norfolk Island Ghost Tour is a unique experience because it combines several elements to create a thrilling and unforgettable evening. Firstly, the tour takes...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$84
Behind The Bay - Explore Like a Local: Waterfalls/paddleboarding

Join us for a unique journey exploring the hidden, untouched gems surrounding Byron Bay. Enjoy an authentic, local experience and discover magical places you never …More

Join us for a unique journey exploring the hidden, untouched gems surrounding Byron Bay. Enjoy an authentic, local experience and discover magical places you never...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Private Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney by Luxury Mercedes

Experience the ultimate private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, far away from the crowded tourist buses. Travel in the pure comfort and luxury of …More

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Experience the ultimate private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, far away from the crowded tourist buses. Travel in the pure comfort and luxury of...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Sydney Street Art & Food Tour

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going …More

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Adventure Rafting - Mooloolaba Turtle Tour

Experience our Mooloolaba Turtle tour which takes you along the stunning Mooloolaba coastline, aboard our custom-built 12m RIB, powered by 1200hp. With a maximum of …More

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Experience our Mooloolaba Turtle tour which takes you along the stunning Mooloolaba coastline, aboard our custom-built 12m RIB, powered by 1200hp. With a maximum of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$55
Deluxe Springbrook & Mt Tamborine Glow Worms and famous Skywalk

See two areas in the one day!! Springbrook and Mt Tamborine ! WOW !! great for short visits as we will show you as much …More

See two areas in the one day!! Springbrook and Mt Tamborine ! WOW !! great for short visits as we will show you as much...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$133
Phillip Island Small-Group Penguins & Wine Tour from Melbourne

The perfect Phillip Island tour for those wanting more than just the Penguin Parade, as we also indulge in local food and wine, spot native …More

The perfect Phillip Island tour for those wanting more than just the Penguin Parade, as we also indulge in local food and wine, spot native...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$172
Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

With beautiful views of the Top End city, there is no better way to experience Darwin’s renowned sunsets than on board the Charles Darwin. Enjoy …More

With beautiful views of the Top End city, there is no better way to experience Darwin’s renowned sunsets than on board the Charles Darwin. Enjoy...

2 hours
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$108
Beach Sunrise with the Wallabies

The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos. …More

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The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city …More

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city...

3 hours
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$147
From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without …More

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$66
Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don’t be fooled by the bright lights and bustling city streets. This city has a past…a dark past… …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don’t be fooled by the bright lights and bustling city streets. This city has a past…a dark past…...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

Witness one of Australia’s most spectacular and ancient nature experiences on our tour to Kakadu National Park. Spot numerous species of animals including being able …More

Witness one of Australia’s most spectacular and ancient nature experiences on our tour to Kakadu National Park. Spot numerous species of animals including being able...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Truly the ‘Queen’ of the Adelaide River, this two-story vessel has a fully air-conditioned lower deck fully enclosed by floor-to-ceiling croc-proof glass with toilet facilities …More

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Truly the ‘Queen’ of the Adelaide River, this two-story vessel has a fully air-conditioned lower deck fully enclosed by floor-to-ceiling croc-proof glass with toilet facilities...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$45
Cooking classes Goolwa

Foodbuilder is offering structured and bespoke adventures. You will learn how to create unique dishes in a fabulous private kitchen. Contact me, and we will …More

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Foodbuilder is offering structured and bespoke adventures. You will learn how to create unique dishes in a fabulous private kitchen. Contact me, and we will...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$137
Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just …More

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Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$118
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

Discover one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences on a full-day journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Explore Australia Tours. Travel in comfort on …More

Discover one of Australia’s most iconic wildlife experiences on a full-day journey from Melbourne to Phillip Island with Explore Australia Tours. Travel in comfort on...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (156)
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$119
Kalgan Queen Scenic Cruises a four hour sheltered water wildlife tour daily fun.

Cruise the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the ancient Kalgan River whilst listening to a live and humerous commentary about the history, wildlife and …More

Cruise the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the ancient Kalgan River whilst listening to a live and humerous commentary about the history, wildlife and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
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