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

Noosa Ocean Adventures: Whale Watch
Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced...
$73

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag...
$189

Small Group Uluru Sunset Viewing Tour
Experience the many moods of Uluru at sunset with an uninterrupted view on this two hour tour. Admire the immensity of Uluru as you immerse...
$81

Top End Day Tours is the only day tour company in the Kakadu/Arnhem land region to employ local aboriginal guides. A unique opportunity to venture...
$274

Escape to the majestic wonders of Australia's Kimberley region with an unforgettable all-inclusive experience! Join us for a full day cruise aboard our luxury vessel,...
$906

Discover the Ultimate Barossa Valley Wine Adventure! Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the heart of South Australia’s most celebrated wine region. Our curated...
$140

Make your own wine-tasting itinerary on a shared hop-on hop-off tour of Mornington Peninsula, roughly an hour from Melbourne. Choose up to four winery venues...
$65

Discover Sydney beyond the postcard on a private eight-hour tour combining its world-famous harbour icons, coastal scenery and character-filled neighbourhoods. Following pickup from your Sydney...
$162

The Brokenwood Match
Enjoy a unique self-guided, seated wine and food flight with a selection of 6 Brokenwood wines matched with bite-sized seasonal canapés....
$49

This 15-minute scenic flight will showcase the Pokolbin wine region and give spectacular views of the broken back range....
$207

The best thing about Rottnest Island Diving & Scuba Diving in Perth, are the Fantastic dive sites that are located so close to our Perth...
$192

Cairns History Walking Tour
Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers...
$37

Elderton Elite Tasting Experience
A unique and personalised tasting which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a more in depth tasting with an exclusive look at the history and...
$98

One of the most significant wineries in McLaren Vale, d’Arenberg was established in 1912 when Joseph Osborn, a teetotaler and director of Thomas Hardy and...
$77

Learn to Surf at Middleton Beach
Surf's up in South Australia, where you can take a 2-hour surf lesson at Middleton Beach, south of Adelaide. Learn the basics and practice skills...
$45

An all-day adventure, off the beaten track and into traditional lands Experience the powerful tides of the Horizontal Falls via power boat and discover the...
$1,153

Discover the secrets and hidden treasures of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of this...
$98

Get out of the city and spend a relaxing, peaceful day in nature in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, less than an hour from Melbourne. Discover...
$386

Humpback Whale Safari
This beautiful part of Australia receives many visitors, both animal and human. The trained guides at Coral Bay Ecotours prioritise the comfort and safety of...
$530

Day Keeper Tour
Wander through the sanctuary at your leisure and see the animals' daytime habits; sleeping in their dens, sun baking, play fighting or fossicking for food....
$20

A truly exhilarating and unique wildlife experience for our guests to get up close and personal to some of nature's most aggressive and dangerous wildlife...
$98

