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

Australia, Oceania
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised …More

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit

Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes …More

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Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$87
Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, …More

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Wine & Gourmet Experience

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to …More

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (350)
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$154
K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - From Noosa

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a …More

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$209
Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the …More

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$290
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle …More

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (388)
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$241
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel with Marine Life, Snacks & Photos

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour! …More

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour!...

4 to 48 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Virtual Room - 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive …More

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$38
McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour! Depart from the Adelaide CBD or join in-region at McLaren Vale. A comfortable bus collects …More

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour! Depart from the Adelaide CBD or join in-region at McLaren Vale. A comfortable bus collects...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
2 Hour Surf Lesson At The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you …More

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Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (86)
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$53
Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you …More

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Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Nocturnal Wildlife Tour from Busselton

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary; …More

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary;...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$77
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a …More

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (404)
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$173
Private Tour: Premium Swan Valley Wine Tour from Perth

Designed for wine lovers, this private wine tour from Perth is an exclusive escape to the historic Swan Valley wine region. Leave the crowds behind …More

Designed for wine lovers, this private wine tour from Perth is an exclusive escape to the historic Swan Valley wine region. Leave the crowds behind...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling …More

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

Ballooning over Melbourne, a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing views of Melbourne at Sunrise. Depending on the wind direction on the day, many of …More

Ballooning over Melbourne, a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing views of Melbourne at Sunrise. Depending on the wind direction on the day, many of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (496)
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$341
Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour.  Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle …More

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour.  Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Lagoon Explorer - Ningaloo Reef Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds …More

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (143)
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$196
Margaret River Coastal and Wildlife Eco Trip from Busselton or Dunsborough

The northern Margaret River region has stunning coastal scenery and is brimming with life both above and below the water, you can see it all …More

The northern Margaret River region has stunning coastal scenery and is brimming with life both above and below the water, you can see it all...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
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