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

Queensland, Australia
Full Day 9 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

Deep Sea Fishing Co Noosa stands out as a premier provider of deep-sea fishing experiences, blending adventure, expertise, and a deep respect for the marine …More

Deep Sea Fishing Co Noosa stands out as a premier provider of deep-sea fishing experiences, blending adventure, expertise, and a deep respect for the marine...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$241
Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down …More

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,884
Private Daintree Wanderer Tour

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the …More

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey. …More

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
Try Scuba Diving at Cook Island – Guided Ocean Dive with Turtles

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting …More

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
Snorkel with Turtles – Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life: …More

Resident Sea Turtles: Snorkel at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, where green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles are commonly encountered in their natural habitat. Diverse Marine Life:...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Brisbane Food Tour: A Taste of Queensland

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food …More

With everything from coffee to a seasonal lunch, as well as some delicious beers or wines, cocktails, and delectable nibbles along the way, this food...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$604
Surfers Paradise Jetboating and Surf Lesson

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat …More

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of …More

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens, …More

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens,...

2 hours
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$77
Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm …More

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm...

3 hours
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$108
Twilight Abseil Adventure in Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting …More

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination …More

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
2 Day K’gari 4WD Beach House Adventure

*Get behind the wheel Eligible guests have the opportunity to drive one of our automatic 4WDs across K’gari's beaches and sandy tracks while following our …More

*Get behind the wheel Eligible guests have the opportunity to drive one of our automatic 4WDs across K’gari's beaches and sandy tracks while following our...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$460
Brisbane Ultimate Chauffeur Airport Departure experience

Hughes sets itself apart from competitors by being Australia's oldest and only fully national chauffeur service with over 115 years of experience. Their extensive fleet …More

Hughes sets itself apart from competitors by being Australia's oldest and only fully national chauffeur service with over 115 years of experience. Their extensive fleet...

5 to 60 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$83
Bike & eBike Hire

Enjoy exploring Port Douglas including a ride along the stunning Four Mile Beach. Stop for a bite, or a drink at one of the many …More

Enjoy exploring Port Douglas including a ride along the stunning Four Mile Beach. Stop for a bite, or a drink at one of the many...

4 to 168 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Romantic Birthday Dinner Cruise for Two on a Private Gondola

Celebrate in Style with Our Luxury Birthday Gondola Package! Make your next birthday truly unforgettable with a private celebration aboard Gold Coast Gondolas. Designed for …More

Celebrate in Style with Our Luxury Birthday Gondola Package! Make your next birthday truly unforgettable with a private celebration aboard Gold Coast Gondolas. Designed for...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$176
Private Gondola Cruise through Surfers Paradise

Enjoy a private cruise around the best canals of the Gold Coast for up to 5 guests. Gold Coast Gondolas is your gateway to experiencing …More

Enjoy a private cruise around the best canals of the Gold Coast for up to 5 guests. Gold Coast Gondolas is your gateway to experiencing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$46
K'gari 4wd Walk

Walk. Swim. Drive. Discover. A Wild & Wonderful 2-Day Island Adventure Discover K’gari on foot, behind the wheel and in the water on this two-day …More

Walk. Swim. Drive. Discover. A Wild & Wonderful 2-Day Island Adventure Discover K’gari on foot, behind the wheel and in the water on this two-day...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$484
Learn to eFoil on Noosa River-90min Lesson with Fliteschool Noosa

Fly above the Noosa River. eFoiling is smooth, silent and unlike anything you've tried. Glide above the water with no wake and no noise. It's …More

Fly above the Noosa River. eFoiling is smooth, silent and unlike anything you've tried. Glide above the water with no wake and no noise. It's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$157
Helicopter Winery Tour - Sirromet with a City Scenic Flight

Experience luxury with a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing in true VIP style at Sirromet. Located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, upon landing …More

Experience luxury with a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing in true VIP style at Sirromet. Located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, upon landing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$415
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