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

The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour
Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles....
$62

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10...
$178

This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for...
$161

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of...
$55

Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music
Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...
$62

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right...
$83

Sea kayaking is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo. Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel adventure in Ningaloo...
$105

Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson
Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have...
$66

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been...
$35

Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this premium full-day tour from the Hunter Valley. Your guide...
$209

This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you...
$46

Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise
The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we...
$53

Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you...
$66

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays...
$248

This 2hr tour offers the opportunity to snorkel at two different snorkel sights onboard our Glass Bottom Boat. As you cruise between sites, you will be able to view...
$84

Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at...
$132

2 Hour Sunset Sailing
As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of...
$76

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...
$255

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...
$34

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure...
$76

A photographer and Instagrammer's dream with spacious outdoor leisure decks to capture the perfect moments against the million-dollar backdrop Sundown, Sunset, or Twilight. Take in...
$57

