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

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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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Gold Coast

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 …More

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...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$81
Arnhem Land Yingana Injalak Hill Full Day Tour from Darwin

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 …More

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...

1 day Hotel pickup offered
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$274
Kimberley Day Cruise Full Day Tour Departing Broome

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, …More

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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,...

13 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$906
Barossa Valley Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

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 …More

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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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

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 …More

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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...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Sydney Full-Day Private Tour: Harbour, Bondi & Coastal Walks

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 …More

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$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. …More

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

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

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

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

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$207
Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

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

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

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
d'Arenberg McLaren Vale: The Blending Bench

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Horizontal Falls & Dampier Peninsula Discovery Tour

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 …More

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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...

10 hours
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$1,153
Original Melbourne Lanes and Arcades Walking Tour

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 …More

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...

3 hours
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$98
Dandenong Ranges Private Nature Day Tour from Melbourne

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 …More

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$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. …More

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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....

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin

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 …More

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
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