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

Australia, Oceania
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as …More

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

Overlooking a backdrop of the iconic Glass House Mountains our 18 acres of gardens are surrounded by stunning waterfalls & lakes which only add to …More

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Overlooking a backdrop of the iconic Glass House Mountains our 18 acres of gardens are surrounded by stunning waterfalls & lakes which only add to...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (607)
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$32
Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for …More

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (149)
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$410
Cataract Gorge Cruise 9:30 am

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as …More

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Optus Stadium VERTIGO by Twilight

Feeling brave? Face your fears on the newest attraction at Optus Stadium - VERTIGO. Leaving the roof behind, you’ll traverse 10 metres from side-to-side. Harnessed …More

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Feeling brave? Face your fears on the newest attraction at Optus Stadium - VERTIGO. Leaving the roof behind, you’ll traverse 10 metres from side-to-side. Harnessed...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Harley Davidson Trike Tour of Melbourne

Enjoy the feeling of being on the back of a Australia's only Harley Davidson Trike, the only one in Melbourne that caters for 2 Passengers, …More

Enjoy the feeling of being on the back of a Australia's only Harley Davidson Trike, the only one in Melbourne that caters for 2 Passengers,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$125
Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive

Family Owned Multi Award Winning Blue Mountains Tour. Key West Private Charters Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award Winner 3 Years in a Row!! …More

Family Owned Multi Award Winning Blue Mountains Tour. Key West Private Charters Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award Winner 3 Years in a Row!!...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
Philip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive …More

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (525)
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$173
Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade

Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch …More

Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

Begin with a relaxing 20-minute stop at a local bakery near Hobart — perfect for breakfast and coffee. Travel the scenic Great Eastern Drive, passing …More

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Begin with a relaxing 20-minute stop at a local bakery near Hobart — perfect for breakfast and coffee. Travel the scenic Great Eastern Drive, passing...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (540)
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$121
Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage II on our 4.5 hour cruise. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline. …More

Experience the exquisite beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage II on our 4.5 hour cruise. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline....

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal …More

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ABC Reef Safaris

We actually get in the water with you and take you snorkelling 6 guests to 1 in water marine expert guide creating an informative personal...

7 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$444
Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour …More

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (661)
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$200
Private Wine and Beverage Tours in Tasmania

Being maximum of 7 people we offer flexibility. You decide which tour option (1-4), where you go and how long you stay and where, when …More

Being maximum of 7 people we offer flexibility. You decide which tour option (1-4), where you go and how long you stay and where, when...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$74
Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

Why walk when you can ride the sights? On Melbourne by Bike's Famous City Tour you'll see more in a few hours than most see …More

Why walk when you can ride the sights? On Melbourne by Bike's Famous City Tour you'll see more in a few hours than most see...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$97
ADELAIDE: Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation

One of the two oldest public buildings in Adelaide, the Adelaide Gaol is said to be the most haunted site in South Australia. On this …More

One of the two oldest public buildings in Adelaide, the Adelaide Gaol is said to be the most haunted site in South Australia. On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be …More

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Rottnest Island Half-Day Snorkel & Sail Catamaran Tour

Experience the magic of Rottnest Island by luxury sailing catamaran! Sail the island’s stunning coastline and dive into an underwater paradise, full snorkel gear included. …More

Experience the magic of Rottnest Island by luxury sailing catamaran! Sail the island’s stunning coastline and dive into an underwater paradise, full snorkel gear included....

3 hours
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$128
Wild Dolphin Swim Cruise

Spot and swim with dolphins in Holdfast Shores on a dolphin-watching cruise from Adelaide. Departing from the Glenelg Marina Pier on a catamaran, you’ll cruise …More

Spot and swim with dolphins in Holdfast Shores on a dolphin-watching cruise from Adelaide. Departing from the Glenelg Marina Pier on a catamaran, you’ll cruise...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour with maximum of 14 people. The only luxury small group operator …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour with maximum of 14 people. The only luxury small group operator...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
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