Things to do on New Year's Eve in Queensland (Updated 2026)

Queensland, Australia
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is …More

VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over …More

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Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$263
Daintree Waters Tour

Exclusive, small group adventure tour showcasing the best of the Daintree Rainforest, in tropical North Queensland. Highlights include swimming in the pristine, freshwater of Cassowary …More

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Exclusive, small group adventure tour showcasing the best of the Daintree Rainforest, in tropical North Queensland. Highlights include swimming in the pristine, freshwater of Cassowary...

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Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over …More

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Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over...

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2 hour PRIVATE Sunset Sailing Cruise up to 4 pax with bubbles

Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst …More

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Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst...

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$390
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points …More

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Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Trinity Inlet Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire in Cairns

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, …More

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery,...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop …More

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$186
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, …More

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See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef,...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Brisbane Drive by Day - Private Tour

A low cost, great introduction to Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brisbane in a private tour, as you cruise around for 2.5 hours during …More

A low cost, great introduction to Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brisbane in a private tour, as you cruise around for 2.5 hours during...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Sirromet Winery Eataly Discovery - Includes Tour, Tasting and 3 Course Lunch

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Italian Inspired Tuscan Terrace. Begin your experience with a …More

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Italian Inspired Tuscan Terrace. Begin your experience with a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside …More

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Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp …More

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Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

Departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 guests for a personal and engaging experience. …More

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Departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 guests for a personal and engaging experience....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$176
1hr Jet Ski Safari

The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill …More

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The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook …More

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You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$118
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines …More

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Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$207
Port Douglas to Palm Cove ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 Pax

When you're heading from the charming town of Port Douglas to the serene shores of Palm Cove your journey promises to be stress-free and sublime. …More

When you're heading from the charming town of Port Douglas to the serene shores of Palm Cove your journey promises to be stress-free and sublime....

50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the morning or afternoon with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the …More

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Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the morning or afternoon with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Full Day

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the …More

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full …More

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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