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

Queensland, Australia
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Marine Life

What sets our tour apart is our commitment to providing an exceptional experience that combines adventure, education, and safety. As the longest running and safest …More

What sets our tour apart is our commitment to providing an exceptional experience that combines adventure, education, and safety. As the longest running and safest...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (152)
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$83
Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience in Longreach

On our Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience you’ll travel in a restored stagecoach on our award-winning tour – first at a leisurely pace through town …More

On our Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience you’ll travel in a restored stagecoach on our award-winning tour – first at a leisurely pace through town...

240 to 250 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (258)
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$124
Tamborine Mountain Food & Wine Tour from the Gold Coast

Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes …More

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Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
From Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Mission Beach

Renowned as one of Australia’s top skydiving locations, Mission Beach delivers breathtaking views over the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and World Heritage listed rainforest. …More

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Renowned as one of Australia’s top skydiving locations, Mission Beach delivers breathtaking views over the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and World Heritage listed rainforest....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (43)
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$270
Noosa ocean adventure & Dolphin safari.

Best Noosa Dolphin Tour & Fast Boat Ocean Adventure — Experience one of the top-rated things to do in Noosa with local father-and-son crew Mike …More

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Best Noosa Dolphin Tour & Fast Boat Ocean Adventure — Experience one of the top-rated things to do in Noosa with local father-and-son crew Mike...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate …More

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$231
Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the …More

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (127)
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$219
Magnetic Island Jet Ski Experience: Five Beach Bay in 90 Minutes

Our Five Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour offers 90 minutes of hands-on adventure, sightseeing, and education. Departing Horseshoe Bay, guests captain their own jet ski …More

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Our Five Beach Bay Jet Ski Tour offers 90 minutes of hands-on adventure, sightseeing, and education. Departing Horseshoe Bay, guests captain their own jet ski...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$168
Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild …More

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (64)
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$95
Noosa: Epic Whale Watching On Ocean Kayaks & Beach 4X4 Tour

Unlike standard whale watching boat tours, this experience is a full-day eco adventure into the remote Great Sandy National Park from Noosa. Your tour includes: …More

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Unlike standard whale watching boat tours, this experience is a full-day eco adventure into the remote Great Sandy National Park from Noosa. Your tour includes:...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Noosa Ocean Adventures: Dolphins

Our focus is to provide you an intimate experience on a small, personalized tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. Noosa Ocean Adventures is sure …More

Our focus is to provide you an intimate experience on a small, personalized tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. Noosa Ocean Adventures is sure...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (113)
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$67
Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening …More

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (92)
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$182
Port Douglas to Cairns ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax

Sit back, relax, and savor the journey as we chauffeur you along one of Australia's most breathtaking drives. Upon your arrival, our friendly driver will …More

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Sit back, relax, and savor the journey as we chauffeur you along one of Australia's most breathtaking drives. Upon your arrival, our friendly driver will...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine …More

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine...

35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (142)
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$34
Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups

Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the …More

Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (68)
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$189
Explore Brisbane Like a Local: 3-Hour Custom Private Walking Tour

Explore Brisbane’s vibrant heart on an exclusive 3-hour private walking tour tailored specifically to your group’s interests and pace. Step beyond standard sightseeing to uncover …More

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Explore Brisbane’s vibrant heart on an exclusive 3-hour private walking tour tailored specifically to your group’s interests and pace. Step beyond standard sightseeing to uncover...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$209
Magic Men Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Show

Get ready to let your hair down, dress to impress, and experience a night of non-stop fun, cheeky energy, & jaw-dropping entertainment. Magic Men is …More

Get ready to let your hair down, dress to impress, and experience a night of non-stop fun, cheeky energy, & jaw-dropping entertainment. Magic Men is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (104)
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$45
Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

Explore the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia with the destinations most experienced Tour Company. This day trip from Brisbane combines two National Parks : …More

Explore the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests of Australia with the destinations most experienced Tour Company. This day trip from Brisbane combines two National Parks :...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (337)
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$140
Serenity Cruise to Australia's Everglades

The Noosa River system is unique as its entire upper catchment is protected in National Park. Throughout the afternoon cruise take the opportunity to observe …More

The Noosa River system is unique as its entire upper catchment is protected in National Park. Throughout the afternoon cruise take the opportunity to observe...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (468)
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$69
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets

Join this full day guided group tour from Brisbane to discover the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy your tour with experienced local Australian guide who knows the …More

Join this full day guided group tour from Brisbane to discover the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy your tour with experienced local Australian guide who knows the...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (205)
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$133
Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction …More

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (533)
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$43
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