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

Melbourne, Australia
Private Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Tour from Melbourne

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the …More

Traveling along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is an amazing experience at any time of the year.  One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$995
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Highlights English Tour from Melbourne

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll …More

Experience the Great Ocean Road from a fresh and unforgettable perspective. Departing early, this journey takes you straight to the dramatic western coastline, where you'll...

12 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Melbourne Sports Experience + Free Australian Sports Museum entry

A small group tour taking you on a journey through Melbourne's amazing sporting past and present and an expert tour through its incredible sporting facilities …More

A small group tour taking you on a journey through Melbourne's amazing sporting past and present and an expert tour through its incredible sporting facilities...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Luxury Private & Customised Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Experience the Yarra Valley on a fully private luxury wine tour from Melbourne. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and …More

Experience the Yarra Valley on a fully private luxury wine tour from Melbourne. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle reserved exclusively for your group and...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$202
Melbourne Sunrise Running Tour with Coffee

Experience Melbourne before the city wakes up on this relaxed small-group sunrise running tour along the Yarra River. Combining sightseeing, local stories, riverside trails, parklands, …More

Experience Melbourne before the city wakes up on this relaxed small-group sunrise running tour along the Yarra River. Combining sightseeing, local stories, riverside trails, parklands,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Full day Shared Tour to Twelve Apostle (Melbourne Chinese Tour)

We visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, Apollo Bay, and the Memorial Arch in sequence. This route not only …More

We visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park, Apollo Bay, and the Memorial Arch in sequence. This route not only...

11 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
BACCHUS MARSH: Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on …More

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges

Discover the hidden gem of the Australian wine world, the Macedon Ranges. Just an hour from Melbourne, this region offers the warm hospitality of boutique …More

Discover the hidden gem of the Australian wine world, the Macedon Ranges. Just an hour from Melbourne, this region offers the warm hospitality of boutique...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$762
Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting

Join us for sausage sizzle (beef) for breakfast, coffee and tea included!! Beat the crowd with our small group (max 12 pax) reverse itinerary Great …More

Join us for sausage sizzle (beef) for breakfast, coffee and tea included!! Beat the crowd with our small group (max 12 pax) reverse itinerary Great...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour and Platypus paddle

We spend a day along the great ocean road, we then head inland and visit some amazing spots. We also go looking for the Platypus. …More

We spend a day along the great ocean road, we then head inland and visit some amazing spots. We also go looking for the Platypus....

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$472
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience

When you think Great Ocean Road your first thought is always of its historic 12 Apostles, but they are only a part of what awaits …More

When you think Great Ocean Road your first thought is always of its historic 12 Apostles, but they are only a part of what awaits...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$197
Melbourne CBD/City to MEL Airport Private Transfer 4 or more

Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands to Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine terminals 1–4, with a private door-to-door transfer for groups of up to nine. Travel in a …More

Melbourne CBD, Southbank, or Docklands to Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine terminals 1–4, with a private door-to-door transfer for groups of up to nine. Travel in a...

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$25
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road and unlock the secrets of this iconic route along the Southern Ocean. As you drive, …More

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road and unlock the secrets of this iconic route along the Southern Ocean. As you drive,...

10 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$17
Private Yarra River Lunch Cruise

Indulge and enjoy a private lunch cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner. This is a private cruise for two only. …More

Indulge and enjoy a private lunch cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner. This is a private cruise for two only....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$412
Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley.

I'm proud to open my public wine tours for 2026 I'm your personal guide on this fantastic full-day wine-tasting tour. Visiting 3 of the very …More

I'm proud to open my public wine tours for 2026 I'm your personal guide on this fantastic full-day wine-tasting tour. Visiting 3 of the very...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Cruise Ship Friendly Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Port Pickup

Our wine tour is a social, down to earth and laid back trip that offers great wines, gin,cider and more. And we have a laugh …More

Our wine tour is a social, down to earth and laid back trip that offers great wines, gin,cider and more. And we have a laugh...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
Melbourne City Sightseeing Tour

Explore Melbourne's iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and hidden gems on a luxurious private tour. Enjoy premium transportation as you discover the city’s rich culture, stunning …More

Explore Melbourne's iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and hidden gems on a luxurious private tour. Enjoy premium transportation as you discover the city’s rich culture, stunning...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$427
Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure

Night descends on Melbourne, and so does your mission. You are a young vampire - just 200 years old - drawn back into the mortal …More

Night descends on Melbourne, and so does your mission. You are a young vampire - just 200 years old - drawn back into the mortal...

110 to 140 minutes Free Cancellation
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$8
Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey …More

This is the very first tour in Melbourne’s metro area to offer an immersive, nature-focused experience that combines hiking, culture, and history. This unique journey...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS

You will see the Little Fairy Penguins & All iconic Aussie Animals on This Premium Private Tour. Without having to wait till Late Night to …More

You will see the Little Fairy Penguins & All iconic Aussie Animals on This Premium Private Tour. Without having to wait till Late Night to...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$978
Melbourne Highlights Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Explore Melbourne’s vibrant heart, Victoria’s diverse capital, with an unforgettable city tour. This city tour of Melbourne showcases the city's exceptional highlights in one personalised …More

Explore Melbourne’s vibrant heart, Victoria’s diverse capital, with an unforgettable city tour. This city tour of Melbourne showcases the city's exceptional highlights in one personalised...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
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