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

Queensland, Australia
Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch

Your educated, passionate guide will show you around four local craft beer breweries in Brisbane, and get behind the scenes information and history. We offer …More

Your educated, passionate guide will show you around four local craft beer breweries in Brisbane, and get behind the scenes information and history. We offer...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$147
Gold Coast Island Private Cruise

Intimate small group Private Charter where up to 12 guests are our VIPs aboard Beachcomber. Join us for a cruise of the beautiful waterways of …More

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Intimate small group Private Charter where up to 12 guests are our VIPs aboard Beachcomber. Join us for a cruise of the beautiful waterways of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Airlie Beach Glass bottom boat Scenic Sunset Tour

Join our 1.5-hour Sunset Tour for a unique Whitsundays experience. Cruise comfortably on our vessel, offering the best sunset vantage point. Enjoy a complimentary bus …More

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Join our 1.5-hour Sunset Tour for a unique Whitsundays experience. Cruise comfortably on our vessel, offering the best sunset vantage point. Enjoy a complimentary bus...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$70
Montville, Maleny and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with Lunch

This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide …More

This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
The Jolly Roger

A swashbuckling 60 minute rollick in Pumicestone Passage, where we adjust the adrenalin rush and the route to suit the crew. The perfect all weather …More

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The Jolly Roger

A swashbuckling 60 minute rollick in Pumicestone Passage, where we adjust the adrenalin rush and the route to suit the crew. The perfect all weather...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$193
Noosa Ocean Adventures: Whale Watch

Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced …More

Encounter the majestic Humpback Whales in the pristine waters of Noosa on a unique and intimate Whale Watching cruise with one of the most experienced...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Gold Coast

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag …More

Fully Inclusive day cruise, no extra costs and no more to pay. Included; Cruise, Lunch, Snorkel, Beach and more Throw your swimwear into a bag...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Learn to throw a real Aborignal returning boomerang in Brisbane, Australia

Small class size of 4 people ensures individual personal attention and instruction. You will learn how to safely and successfully throw a authentic hand made …More

Small class size of 4 people ensures individual personal attention and instruction. You will learn how to safely and successfully throw a authentic hand made...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Noosa eMtn Bike Tour: Exploring a National Park on Fun MTB Trails

Electric Mountain Bikes are a game-changer!! - See More. Go Further - No One Left Behind. Have More Fun. - Climb Anything. Don't Sweat It. …More

Electric Mountain Bikes are a game-changer!! - See More. Go Further - No One Left Behind. Have More Fun. - Climb Anything. Don't Sweat It....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$196
North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

On the North Stradbroke Island Tour, migrating whales can be spotted from June to October, along with dolphins and turtles all year round. The island …More

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On the North Stradbroke Island Tour, migrating whales can be spotted from June to October, along with dolphins and turtles all year round. The island...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$193
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a …More

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$148
Jet Ski Safaris - 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire

Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer) …More

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Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer)...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes

This immersive tour invites you to delve deep into the secrets and treasures of this tropical paradise, led by Tim Bee, Izzy’s dad from the …More

This immersive tour invites you to delve deep into the secrets and treasures of this tropical paradise, led by Tim Bee, Izzy’s dad from the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$80
Airlie Beach: Bowen Beaches, Local Prawns & History Day Tour

Bowen's beaches are the real deal — clear, calm, and genuinely stunning. Think postcard-perfect bays where the water is so blue you'll want to swim …More

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Bowen's beaches are the real deal — clear, calm, and genuinely stunning. Think postcard-perfect bays where the water is so blue you'll want to swim...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$116
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a …More

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Beach Sunrise with the Wallabies

The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos. …More

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The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos....

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

Enjoy a relaxing sailing experience aboard a luxury sailboat during a sunset cruise on the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Sip on sparkling …More

Enjoy a relaxing sailing experience aboard a luxury sailboat during a sunset cruise on the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Sip on sparkling...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

• See wild kangaroos in their natural habitat • Wildlife photography opportunities • Discover birdlife on a guided walk • Coastal scenery and ocean view …More

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• See wild kangaroos in their natural habitat • Wildlife photography opportunities • Discover birdlife on a guided walk • Coastal scenery and ocean view...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Ziplining Cape Tribulation with Treetops Adventures

Zipline through the oldest rainforest on Earth with Treetops Adventures. You'll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground. The guided …More

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Zipline through the oldest rainforest on Earth with Treetops Adventures. You'll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground. The guided...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (33)
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$105
Magnetic Island: West Point Sunset Safari

Discover the side of 'Maggie' that few people see when you take a ride on the wild side of Magnetic Island. Experience a relaxed guided …More

Discover the side of 'Maggie' that few people see when you take a ride on the wild side of Magnetic Island. Experience a relaxed guided...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
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