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

Queensland, Australia
Paronella Park, Waterfalls & Lake Barrine Day Tour from Cairns

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and …More

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, …More

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See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef,...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the …More

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the...

9 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast. …More

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native …More

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great …More

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$276
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, & …More

With over 27 hectares of wide-open spaces featuring lush Eucalyptus trees & rainforest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great day out for the young, &...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Behana Adventure Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite …More

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river …More

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your …More

A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can! Fun for all the family. The perfect activity to do on your...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$55
Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa

Embark on a unique adventure with our Return Bus Transfer to the renowned Eumundi Markets from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. Immerse yourself in Australia's …More

Embark on a unique adventure with our Return Bus Transfer to the renowned Eumundi Markets from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. Immerse yourself in Australia's...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst …More

This is no ordinary Fraser Island and whale watching day tour. With Tasman Venture you can discover the hidden and remote parts Fraser Island whilst...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$191
Boat Club's World Class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea. …More

Join us for a world class, 4hr whale watch from sunny Hervey Bay aboard the comfortable Amaroo. Includes morning/afternoon tea....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$84
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s …More

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching …More

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Gold Coast's Broadwater Private Calm Water Fishing

Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on …More

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Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Cairns Aquarium General Admission and Turtle Hospital Tour

Meet our rescued turtles, and learn all about the threats and dangers Australia’s six species of sea turtles face in a guided Turtle Hospital Tour. …More

Meet our rescued turtles, and learn all about the threats and dangers Australia’s six species of sea turtles face in a guided Turtle Hospital Tour....

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
Longreach: 4-Hour Starlights Cruise Experience

An evening of outback tradition and legend. Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come …More

An evening of outback tradition and legend. Cruise down the splendid Thomson River at sunset on one of our heritage boats. Watch the birds come...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Cairns History Walking Tour

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers …More

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
Abseiling the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane

Take on a 20-metre abseil down the natural rock face of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, right in the heart of Brisbane. Few city adventures combine the …More

Take on a 20-metre abseil down the natural rock face of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, right in the heart of Brisbane. Few city adventures combine the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Magnetic Island: West Coast Eco Adventure

Discover the side of Maggie that few people see on our 3.5-hour guided West Coast Eco Adventure. Take a slow, scenic bus ride to explore …More

Discover the side of Maggie that few people see on our 3.5-hour guided West Coast Eco Adventure. Take a slow, scenic bus ride to explore...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (61)
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$87
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