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

Queensland, Australia
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a …More

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$173
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

You can’t come to the Gold Coast without experiencing the ultimate Jet Ski adventure! No licence or experience required !! We cater for all levels, …More

You can’t come to the Gold Coast without experiencing the ultimate Jet Ski adventure! No licence or experience required !! We cater for all levels,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (376)
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$209
Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) Experience

Go snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in K'gari (Fraser Island’s) pristine waters on a relaxed full-day boat trip from Hervey Bay. See dolphins, dingoes, turtles and sea …More

Go snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in K'gari (Fraser Island’s) pristine waters on a relaxed full-day boat trip from Hervey Bay. See dolphins, dingoes, turtles and sea...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$189
Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample …More

Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours …More

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (420)
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$309
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter

Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht …More

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Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger

Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port …More

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Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you …More

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (374)
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$105
Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour from Gold Coast

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is …More

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green …More

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (925)
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$86
Fliteboard Gold Coast eFoil Experience

Extend your senses You won’t forget your first time foiling. Wings fly below while you soar above. Almost anyone can learn, yet even the most …More

Extend your senses You won’t forget your first time foiling. Wings fly below while you soar above. Almost anyone can learn, yet even the most...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (183)
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$158
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and …More

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (270)
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$55
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to …More

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails …More

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Cape Tribulation Day Tour

A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and …More

A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (410)
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$140
2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of …More

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Mosaic Art Classes Brisbane: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Our experience 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

Our experience 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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$55
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef

Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, …More

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Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (71)
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$502
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

Set sail from Airlie Beach onboard Spank Me for a 2-day, 2-night adventure through the breathtaking Whitsundays. Snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, sink …More

Set sail from Airlie Beach onboard Spank Me for a 2-day, 2-night adventure through the breathtaking Whitsundays. Snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, sink...

2 days
4.9 (730)
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$455
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