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

Queensland, Australia
Sunset Jet Ski Tour on the Brisbane River

Why us? Our Sunset Jetski tour was a first in Queensland, and starts in the Brisbane CBD. With over 12 years experience be rest assured …More

Why us? Our Sunset Jetski tour was a first in Queensland, and starts in the Brisbane CBD. With over 12 years experience be rest assured...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$225
Australia Zoo Private Group Tour from Brisbane

If you prefer a slightly shorter zoo visit, we have two alternatives to start your day. We can drive around 40 minutes into the hinterland …More

If you prefer a slightly shorter zoo visit, we have two alternatives to start your day. We can drive around 40 minutes into the hinterland...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,208
Afternoon Brisbane Photography Courses

Learn how to best use your digital camera in manual modes and master composition. Need a local professional photographer to show you the best spots …More

Learn how to best use your digital camera in manual modes and master composition. Need a local professional photographer to show you the best spots...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

Experience the best hand-picked pubs in the region while touring around the regions of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton & Straddie Islands and the Scenic Rim …More

Experience the best hand-picked pubs in the region while touring around the regions of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton & Straddie Islands and the Scenic Rim...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$850
Sirromet Cellar Door Wine Tasting Public Tour with Lunch

Be immersed in the process of winemaking and history of Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region on a “behind the scenes” tour of Sirromet’s state-of-the-art winery …More

Be immersed in the process of winemaking and history of Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region on a “behind the scenes” tour of Sirromet’s state-of-the-art winery...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Full-Day Private Wine Tour of the Stanthorpe Area with Lunch

We provide a personal and private tour with bespoke experiences not offered to the general public. This may be a special wine opened just for …More

We provide a personal and private tour with bespoke experiences not offered to the general public. This may be a special wine opened just for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$228
1 Hour Private Flight Tour with Paired Inflight Beer Tasting

An experience for adventure and beer enthusiasts alike. Get onboard your own private plane and enjoy a curated, inflight tasting of our beers, whilst being …More

An experience for adventure and beer enthusiasts alike. Get onboard your own private plane and enjoy a curated, inflight tasting of our beers, whilst being...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$419
Rainbow Beach Private Tour with Lunch, Carlo Sandblow & Cooloola

This is an all-inclusive private tour of Rainbow Beach and surrounds with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. The …More

This is an all-inclusive private tour of Rainbow Beach and surrounds with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. The...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$217
'Have A Go' Clay Target Shooting - Brisbane (Belmont)

We provide fun and unique clay shooting activities hosted by some of the countries most famous and talented shooters. The object of clay pigeon shooting …More

We provide fun and unique clay shooting activities hosted by some of the countries most famous and talented shooters. The object of clay pigeon shooting...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$132
Gold Coast: Hop on Hop off Wine Tasting Tour - Tamborine Mountain

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of …More

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Kangaroos & Koalas in the Wild - Private Nature Experience

Walk through a conserved wetland and watch kangaroos grazing and sunbathing freely in their natural environment. Observe an array of bird species hunting for food …More

Walk through a conserved wetland and watch kangaroos grazing and sunbathing freely in their natural environment. Observe an array of bird species hunting for food...

1 hour 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$277
Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the …More

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$979
Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you …More

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$349
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
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Palm Cove

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You …More

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$85
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
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic …More

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic...

3 days
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$488
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

Enjoy a 60 minute deluxe balloon flight on the Gold Coast. Float peacefully around sunrise over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast beaches or …More

Enjoy a 60 minute deluxe balloon flight on the Gold Coast. Float peacefully around sunrise over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast beaches or...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$298
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight 1 Hour - BEST PRICE!

Float like a cloud on an express hot air balloon flight as you witness the sunrise climbing over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast …More

Float like a cloud on an express hot air balloon flight as you witness the sunrise climbing over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$205
O'Reilly's & Lamington National Park from Gold Coast

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to …More

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$92
Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

Now open on the Gold Coast is the most amazing private collection of Australian muscle cars from the 50's, 60's & 70’s. On display are …More

Now open on the Gold Coast is the most amazing private collection of Australian muscle cars from the 50's, 60's & 70’s. On display are...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$14
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