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

Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter
Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage...
$263

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...
$109

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...
$182

Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy around 4 hours exploring...
$126

JACK SIM presents BRISBANE CRIME TOURS - Brisbane's original and longest running Crime Tours. Celebrating 25 years - as seen on TikTok & YouTube -...
$27

Our tours are conducted by people who live in the village. We are locals who live, love, and promote our heritage-listed village. Our tour is...
$46

Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and...
$153

This tour is made for those who want to see and taste the best of Melbourne - but don't want to just walk around the...
$95

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer...
$512

Hosted Tour & Tasting in Adelaide
Enjoy a hosted tour of the National Wine Centre’s Australian Wine Story where you will discover the unique and diverse characteristics of Australia's 65 wine...
$37

Step aboard Shaolin, the iconic Chinese junk with timeless charm, for a one-of-a-kind Sunset Sail in Port Douglas. Departing daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, just...
$63

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah...
$88

Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls
Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns. This adventure blends lush rainforest, crystal-clear swimming...
$120

Sit back and relax as you travel into the amazing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Your Driver Guide will provide expert commentary while you enjoy the...
$230

Learn how gin is made and processed in one of Australia's most unique premier wine regions - McLaren Vale. Understand the story of Never Never...
$102

This is a half day tasting tour designed for those with limited time on Kangaroo Island. Pick ups are available from the airport or hotel....
$178

Get a glimpse of the life of a fabulous Sydneysider as you cruise like a local on this small-group tour of Sydney Harbour. See all...
$281

Make the most of your time ashore with The Rocks Walking Tours, sharing Sydney’s history since 1978. Our meeting point in The Rocks is an...
$35

This cruise requires you to have your own transport. Only 90 minutes drive from Darwin on your way to Kakadu National Park is a wetland...
$53

See the best of Cairns in a day with a 1.25-hour morning Cairns River Cruise Tour, cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. Enjoy lunch...
$176

Trevena Glen 1hr Animal Tour
Join us for a personal "1hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens,...
$46

