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

Australia, Oceania
Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise in Mandurah

See 'Seba's Song', the fourth of the five Giants of Mandurah, in full from the water. Made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, he …More

See 'Seba's Song', the fourth of the five Giants of Mandurah, in full from the water. Made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, he...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Hook-A-Barra with Lunch & Port Douglas transfers

Take on one of Australia's top sports fish in a safe land-based environment. Try Paddock to Pate Produce from an award-winning Barramundi farm. Fun and …More

Take on one of Australia's top sports fish in a safe land-based environment. Try Paddock to Pate Produce from an award-winning Barramundi farm. Fun and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition, …More

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$228
Entrancing Magic and Storytelling at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel

Every weekend, Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician presents his Magical Soirées - entrancing evenings of magic and captivating Australian stories - at the historic Castlereagh …More

Every weekend, Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician presents his Magical Soirées - entrancing evenings of magic and captivating Australian stories - at the historic Castlereagh...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$38
Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. …More

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass....

2 days Free Cancellation
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$34
Paint and Sip Classes Brisbane: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the …More

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Perth to Margaret River, Wineries and Sightseeing - Day Tour

Escape to wine paradise on our Perth to Margaret River Day Tour. Ready for an epic day out? Leave the city behind and join us …More

Escape to wine paradise on our Perth to Margaret River Day Tour. Ready for an epic day out? Leave the city behind and join us...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$334
Hunter Valley Romantic Bubbly Breakfast Helicopter Tour from Cessnock

Why not enjoy a spectacular scenic flight before being dropped for by helicopter to a bubbly breakfast!! …More

Why not enjoy a spectacular scenic flight before being dropped for by helicopter to a bubbly breakfast!!...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$376
Ultimate Peninsula Adventure: Stand Up Paddle, Hot Springs, Hike, Lunch & Winery

The Mornington Peninsula's greatest day experience, taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this magnificent region in an incredible all-encompassing day of adventure, indulgence …More

The Mornington Peninsula's greatest day experience, taking in the highlights and hidden gems of this magnificent region in an incredible all-encompassing day of adventure, indulgence...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$238
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Acrylic Art, Canvas & Wine

Join Our Unique Paint and Sip Classes in Sydney! Embark on a creative journey with us and experience an evening like no other. Our skilled …More

Join Our Unique Paint and Sip Classes in Sydney! Embark on a creative journey with us and experience an evening like no other. Our skilled...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Private Great Ocean Road Tour (overnight option)

Personalise your ideal day out to the Victoria’s most popular tourist attraction. We have been locals to that area for over 15 years and know …More

Personalise your ideal day out to the Victoria’s most popular tourist attraction. We have been locals to that area for over 15 years and know...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,209
Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no …More

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike …More

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$84
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal …More

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite …More

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep, and Swan Valley with Lunch from Perth

Explore north of Perth and take an exciting full-day tour by coach to the world renowned Pinnacle Desert, an amazing moon landscape. Stop at the …More

Explore north of Perth and take an exciting full-day tour by coach to the world renowned Pinnacle Desert, an amazing moon landscape. Stop at the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history. …More

See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$46
Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

Old Kempton Distillery, situated in Dysart House, Kempton Tasmania is full of history and amazing whisky. Learn the stories of Dysart House, visit our fully …More

Old Kempton Distillery, situated in Dysart House, Kempton Tasmania is full of history and amazing whisky. Learn the stories of Dysart House, visit our fully...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife at night with a local guide in their natural habitat. Use your torch to see the animals that come out …More

Visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife at night with a local guide in their natural habitat. Use your torch to see the animals that come out...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets …More

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Fremantle's True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Venture into Fremantle’s history and reveal the secret tales of a town whose tough residents created a much …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Venture into Fremantle’s history and reveal the secret tales of a town whose tough residents created a much...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
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