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

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Nature & Wildlife: Australia's Hidden Side, Private Tour

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret …More

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g'day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$356
Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful …More

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$201
Uluru Sunrise (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta Half Day Trip

The early rise is well worth it as you experience the two major landmarks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with an amazing sunrise at …More

The early rise is well worth it as you experience the two major landmarks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with an amazing sunrise at...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$117
Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great …More

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$275
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, & …More

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, &...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Discover the Adelaide Hills, only a short drive from the Adelaide central business district, but a long way from the hustle and bustle of the …More

Discover the Adelaide Hills, only a short drive from the Adelaide central business district, but a long way from the hustle and bustle of the...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour

Paddle with dolphins and go kayaking with the experts on a Byron Bay sea kayak tour. See bottlenose dolphins and look out for whales and …More

Paddle with dolphins and go kayaking with the experts on a Byron Bay sea kayak tour. See bottlenose dolphins and look out for whales and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Self-Guided Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience

The entrance to Ngilgi Cave begins with a breathtaking journey through time above ground at the Ancient Lands Experience, an accessible pathway that winds through …More

The entrance to Ngilgi Cave begins with a breathtaking journey through time above ground at the Ancient Lands Experience, an accessible pathway that winds through...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction …More

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$43
Sydney's Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour (Fully Guided)

Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided …More

Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience …More

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$242
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river …More

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your …More

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$55
Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst …More

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$191
Boat Club's World Class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea. …More

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$84
4-Hour Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour

Enjoy a wide range of tasty exotic delicacies that are unique to Outback Australia. Your knowledgeable, experienced local guide takes you on an easy walking …More

Enjoy a wide range of tasty exotic delicacies that are unique to Outback Australia. Your knowledgeable, experienced local guide takes you on an easy walking...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$174
Tasmanian Seafood Gourmet Full-Day Cruise Including Lunch

Discover the underwater culinary treasures of Tasmania on a full-day gourmet seafood cruise. Watch your expert guide dive for abalone and sea urchin, then watch …More

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Discover the underwater culinary treasures of Tasmania on a full-day gourmet seafood cruise. Watch your expert guide dive for abalone and sea urchin, then watch...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$492
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching …More

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Gold Coast's Broadwater Private Calm Water Fishing

Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on …More

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Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Dusk Discovery Tour

Wildlife Wonders' Sanctuary offers a glimpse into an Otways habitat before the arrival of predators such as foxes and cats. Wildlife lives freely in a …More

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Wildlife Wonders' Sanctuary offers a glimpse into an Otways habitat before the arrival of predators such as foxes and cats. Wildlife lives freely in a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Ningaloo Reef Snorkel Adventure

Snorkel Tour (land-based – no kayaking or boating included). Travel into UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cape Range National Park to enjoy a guided snorkel from the …More

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Snorkel Tour (land-based – no kayaking or boating included). Travel into UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cape Range National Park to enjoy a guided snorkel from the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
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