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

Australia, Oceania
Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) ​4WD Tag-Along Tour

Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven three-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD. Departing from …More

Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven three-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD. Departing from...

3 days
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$433
Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling from Hamilton Island

Come on board with Explore Group and experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef - the …More

Come on board with Explore Group and experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef - the...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (201)
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$235
Blue Mountains Tour: Deluxe Small Group, ScenicWorld, Featherdale

Choose from intimate groups of up to 15 or 20 guests and explore the Blue Mountains in a deluxe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or premium minibus with …More

Choose from intimate groups of up to 15 or 20 guests and explore the Blue Mountains in a deluxe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or premium minibus with...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (373)
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$160
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily). …More

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily)....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$196
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a …More

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (380)
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$45
Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Discovery Tour

Glide through the pristine Whitsunday Conway National Park on a 3.5-hour guided Segway tour. The only Segway tour in Australia to operate in a full …More

Glide through the pristine Whitsunday Conway National Park on a 3.5-hour guided Segway tour. The only Segway tour in Australia to operate in a full...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (155)
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$119
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (691)
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$143
1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River

We are the only Indigenous owned jumping crocodile cruise currently operating. We boast the first Animal Ethics Policy for our interactions, endorsed by NT Parks …More

We are the only Indigenous owned jumping crocodile cruise currently operating. We boast the first Animal Ethics Policy for our interactions, endorsed by NT Parks...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (414)
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$38
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around …More

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (531)
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$203
Skyfeast Dining Experience at Sydney Tower

Enjoy panoramic views and an incredible meal at Sydney Tower's revolving Restaurant, perched atop the tallest building in Sydney. You’ll spot Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, …More

Enjoy panoramic views and an incredible meal at Sydney Tower's revolving Restaurant, perched atop the tallest building in Sydney. You’ll spot Darling Harbour, Circular Quay,...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (561)
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$84
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing …More

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing...

1 hour 31 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (308)
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$27
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Your driver and wine tour guide will take you to the best wine experiences at a variety of Tamar Valley cellar doors. We include lunch …More

Your driver and wine tour guide will take you to the best wine experiences at a variety of Tamar Valley cellar doors. We include lunch...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (883)
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$132
Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board …More

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (528)
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$67
Avon Valley Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

Experience the gorgeous Avon Valley during your sunrise hot air balloon flight. It is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world as you …More

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Experience the gorgeous Avon Valley during your sunrise hot air balloon flight. It is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world as you...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (223)
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$293
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation and discover the rich culture with a First Peoples guide. Explore the traditional uses of …More

Wominjeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation and discover the rich culture with a First Peoples guide. Explore the traditional uses of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (419)
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$38
Small-Group Buggy Tour at Little Sahara with Guide

As seen on Adelady and SA Weekender, this 2-hour buggy adventure takes you to wild places totally inaccessible to anyone else. After admiring koalas in …More

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As seen on Adelady and SA Weekender, this 2-hour buggy adventure takes you to wild places totally inaccessible to anyone else. After admiring koalas in...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (249)
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$103
Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will …More

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Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (372)
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$28
1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch

See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam …More

See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (511)
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$167
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (609)
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$235
Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Red Decker is the Official Sightseeing Tour of Hobart. Hop-on and explore Hobart at your own pace. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours. …More

Red Decker is the Official Sightseeing Tour of Hobart. Hop-on and explore Hobart at your own pace. Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (570)
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$35
Shuttle from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach

Book a shared shuttle transfer from Proserpine Airport (PPP) to Airlie Beach and surrounds. Don't forget to book your return. Your driver will meet you …More

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Book a shared shuttle transfer from Proserpine Airport (PPP) to Airlie Beach and surrounds. Don't forget to book your return. Your driver will meet you...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
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