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

Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
Experience the ultimate Gold Coast adventure in one unforgettable day. Begin with a morning of wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, where kangaroos and...
$181

Experience the magic of the tropics with the Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise, an unforgettable journey with our company. As the sun sets over the...
$90

The Clarke Ranges rise steeply behind the coast, and at their peak sits Eungella National Park, home to the longest continuous stretch of subtropical rainforest...
$116

Discover the ultimate Gold Coast island adventure on our 2 hour Island Odyssey - a perfect mix of high-speed thrills and tropical paradise. Your journey...
$230

Guided Kayak Fishing
The only guided kayak fishing in SE Queensland! Lure fishing tuition. Specialised Hobie-style pedal fishing kayaks. All fishing tackle provided or bring your own. Instruction...
$109

Before sunrise, the bus is at your door, it’s an early start but it is worth it. The drive south takes 1.5 hours and by...
$112

Step into the world of award-winning craft distilling at Queensland’s oldest distillery. This guided experience lets you explore the sights, smells, and flavours that make...
$21

Discover Brisbane’s Best in One Easy Day! Always dreamed of meeting Australia’s famous koalas and discovering the stories behind Brisbane? Our Brisbane City Explorer &...
$143

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest...
$833

This is an all-inclusive tour of Noosa and surrounds with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This luxury tour...
$196

Our helicopter tours offer something truly unique - full glass doors that provide unparalleled panoramic views of Brisbane and its surroundings. Our helicopter is equipped...
$177

Enjoy the Stonegrill® Dining Experience in the atmospheric outback surroundings of 'The Welcome Home'. Situated at the heritage end of Eagle Street, Longreach, The Welcome...
$55

Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst wild kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking...
$277

On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall in the UNESCO World heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a...
$77

If you are looking for an island getaway with abundant birdlife, look no further. Bribie Island is a hidden gem connected to the mainland by...
$197

Our state-of-the-art fleet is designed with both comfort and functionality in mind. Each vessel is equipped with the latest in marine technology, ensuring a safe...
$207

Dive one of the world's top wreck dive sites with a small, experienced team passionate about sharing the incredible SS Yongala. Departing from Townsville, our...
$349

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and...
$85

Discover more real ghost tales of Toowong Cemetery including Jack the Ripper, Hungry Ghosts, “Spook Hill”, “He Was Waiting” and more… Discover even more of...
$42

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit...
$1,337

Take a Walk down Vice City... Beautiful one day - deadly the next - and corrupt the day after that. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking...
$24

