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

Australia, Oceania
Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to …More

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to...

180 to 200 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (55)
from
$105
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an …More

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (59)
from
$147
Sydney Scenic Trike Tour

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world …More

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world...

150 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (59)
from
$212
Sydney Six Beaches Trike Tour

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you …More

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you...

115 to 120 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
from
$160
Harvest Your Own Pearl Private Experience - Perth

Enjoy a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster. The value of the pearl …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience of harvesting your own Australian South Sea Pearl straight from a Pinctada maxima oyster. The value of the pearl...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (38)
from
$524
Melbourne Snow Trip to Lake Mountain with Chocolates & Waterfalls

Escape to Victoria’s winter wonderland with a day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort! Just a short drive from Melbourne, enjoy 3 hours of snow …More

Escape to Victoria’s winter wonderland with a day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort! Just a short drive from Melbourne, enjoy 3 hours of snow...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (87)
from
$112
Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour with 5 Coffee Tastings

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking …More

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (53)
from
$77
Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
from
$133
Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic …More

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic...

4 hours
5.0 (218)
from
$348
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson at Surfers Paradise

Whether you’re an individual determined to get up on that first wave and wanting your own personal surfing experience; or even a more experienced surfer …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Whether you’re an individual determined to get up on that first wave and wanting your own personal surfing experience; or even a more experienced surfer...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
from
$187
Full Day Tour Departing Cygnet Bay

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

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,...

10 hours
5.0 (101)
from
$751
Time Safaris Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Walk Rockhampton

Day and Night tours - Visit the State’s largest regional collection of heritage buildings. See and learn about the people and the events that created …More

Day and Night tours - Visit the State’s largest regional collection of heritage buildings. See and learn about the people and the events that created...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (59)
from
$18
McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

With this luxury wine tour you'll spend a day exploring some of McLaren Vales iconic and boutique cellar doors and wineries. You'll escape suburbia during …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

With this luxury wine tour you'll spend a day exploring some of McLaren Vales iconic and boutique cellar doors and wineries. You'll escape suburbia during...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
from
$246
Jet Ski Safaris - 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire

Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer) …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer)...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
from
$91
Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a …More

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (79)
from
$66
Half Day Sailing and Snorkeling Tour from Coral Bay

Embark on a half-day sailing adventure through Ningaloo Reef's crystal-clear waters. Sail to two of our favorite snorkeling spots, allowing you to explore the underwater …More

Embark on a half-day sailing adventure through Ningaloo Reef's crystal-clear waters. Sail to two of our favorite snorkeling spots, allowing you to explore the underwater...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
from
$130
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a …More

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (44)
from
$115
Melbourne: Progressive Day/Night Food Tour - Chinatown & Laneways

Skip the guesswork and let a passionate local host take you through Melbourne's food scene on this 3-hour food tour, running every day. Your guide …More

Skip the guesswork and let a passionate local host take you through Melbourne's food scene on this 3-hour food tour, running every day. Your guide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
from
$70
Tungatt Mirring, Stone Country Half Day Tour - Budj Bim

This tour shows participants the stunning nature and cultural history of the World Heritage listed site, demonstrating the traditional techniques used across the Budj Bim …More

This tour shows participants the stunning nature and cultural history of the World Heritage listed site, demonstrating the traditional techniques used across the Budj Bim...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (60)
from
$111
Kalbarri Rock lobster Pot Pull Tour in Kalbarri

Kalbarri’s ocean is full of some of the world’s most premium wild-caught seafood. Let us take you out to experience catching our world famous Western …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Kalbarri’s ocean is full of some of the world’s most premium wild-caught seafood. Let us take you out to experience catching our world famous Western...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.9 (84)
from
$77
Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate …More

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (60)
from
$230
Recent tour reviews
Activity name

Australia Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar