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

Australia, Oceania
Great Ocean Road Reverse Rainforest & 12 Apostles from Melbourne

Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This full-day adventure hits all the …More

Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This full-day adventure hits all the...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native …More

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly …More

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
Swan Valley Tour from Perth: Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tastings

Explore the Swan Valley on a full-day or half-day trip from Perth and indulge your love of fine wine and food. Visit several wineries and …More

Explore the Swan Valley on a full-day or half-day trip from Perth and indulge your love of fine wine and food. Visit several wineries and...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru) One Way Shuttle

Travel by coach on this one way transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Learn more about the flora and fauna as well as …More

Travel by coach on this one way transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Learn more about the flora and fauna as well as...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

Travel north of Perth on this full-day tour to Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Your first stop is a brief visit to …More

Travel north of Perth on this full-day tour to Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Your first stop is a brief visit to...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$186
Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Journey through the Western Australian wheat belt region to Wave Rock, one of Australia's most incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and …More

Journey through the Western Australian wheat belt region to Wave Rock, one of Australia's most incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$186
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised …More

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch

Choose Your Adventure Discover the landscapes of Cradle Mountain on a full-day guided tour from Launceston. Travel through the scenic Meander Valley and Great Western …More

Choose Your Adventure Discover the landscapes of Cradle Mountain on a full-day guided tour from Launceston. Travel through the scenic Meander Valley and Great Western...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (375)
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$169
VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Wine & Gourmet Experience

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to …More

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$152
Grampians National Park with Australian Wildlife and Morning Tea

Take a day trip from Melbourne to experience the natural wonders of the Grampians National Park. A geological playground for hikers, rock climbers and wildlife, …More

Take a day trip from Melbourne to experience the natural wonders of the Grampians National Park. A geological playground for hikers, rock climbers and wildlife,...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle …More

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$238
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Field of Light Sunrise Tour

Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro is noted for his immersive site-specific installations that employ light to evoke emotional response, often in an outdoor context and …More

Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro is noted for his immersive site-specific installations that employ light to evoke emotional response, often in an outdoor context and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Blue Mountains Sunset Tour with Wildlife & Waterfalls from Sydney

JOIN OUR NEW & UNIQUE TOURING EXPERIENCE TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - SEE WHY WE DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! Join our new and unique …More

JOIN OUR NEW & UNIQUE TOURING EXPERIENCE TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - SEE WHY WE DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! Join our new and unique...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
Virtual Room - 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive …More

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$38
Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour

Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories. Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges …More

Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories. Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Hobart Kayak Tour

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the …More

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$97
Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

Relax on this 6-hour, small-group kayaking tour of the Coorong National Park and Murray Mouth region. A walk across the sand dunes to the Southern …More

Relax on this 6-hour, small-group kayaking tour of the Coorong National Park and Murray Mouth region. A walk across the sand dunes to the Southern...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (122)
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$110
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of …More

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (363)
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$66
Nocturnal Wildlife Tour from Busselton

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary; …More

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary;...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$76
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220 …More

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Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$261
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