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

Australia, Oceania
Best Tour of Melbourne: Walk and Drive Tour with Beach Boxes

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small …More

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$96
Red White & Brew - Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide

This tour has something for everyone! If you have a hankering for tasting the award winning wines of the Barossa Valley, trying out the unique …More

This tour has something for everyone! If you have a hankering for tasting the award winning wines of the Barossa Valley, trying out the unique...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth

Hooray for a half day tour!! Because d’Vine Wine Tours offers the ultimate afternoon ‘sundowner’ tour in the Swan Valley. Kick those feet up and …More

Hooray for a half day tour!! Because d’Vine Wine Tours offers the ultimate afternoon ‘sundowner’ tour in the Swan Valley. Kick those feet up and...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Private Coonawarra FullDay Wine Tour With Lunch and Wine Tastings

Coonawarra’s Terra Rossa strip makes it easy to focus on wine rather than logistics. Visit up to five cellar doors, including Parker Estate, Zema Estate, …More

Coonawarra’s Terra Rossa strip makes it easy to focus on wine rather than logistics. Visit up to five cellar doors, including Parker Estate, Zema Estate,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$252
Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region. …More

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This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region....

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$138
Margaret River Wine and Sights Discovery Tour from Busselton or Dunsborough

One of the best ways to experience the Southwest - this tour ticks all the boxes – visit amazing scenic locations, iconic sites and experience …More

One of the best ways to experience the Southwest - this tour ticks all the boxes – visit amazing scenic locations, iconic sites and experience...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$100
Full Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise Including breakfast

Watch sunrise from the base of the rock rather than from a viewing area further away. Outback picnic breakfast including tea and coffee provided on …More

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Watch sunrise from the base of the rock rather than from a viewing area further away. Outback picnic breakfast including tea and coffee provided on...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$172
Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling …More

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$230
Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

Swimming /Culture / Nature / Wildlife / Scenery Note, ALL falls are seasonal in Kakadu (Forecast to open June) We are the only tour operator …More

Swimming /Culture / Nature / Wildlife / Scenery Note, ALL falls are seasonal in Kakadu (Forecast to open June) We are the only tour operator...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$240
1-Hour Thunderball WWII Adventure Jet Skiing in Darwin

The Thunderball Shipwreck tour is perfect for those looking for adventure with a historical edge. Visit the locations of the WWII shipwrecks within Darwin Harbour. …More

The Thunderball Shipwreck tour is perfect for those looking for adventure with a historical edge. Visit the locations of the WWII shipwrecks within Darwin Harbour....

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (81)
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$131
Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay

Rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia, this incredible subtropical habitat offers protected, safe and shallow waters, perfect for snorkelling and freediving, …More

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Rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia, this incredible subtropical habitat offers protected, safe and shallow waters, perfect for snorkelling and freediving,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

Our Harvest the Hunter Horse and Carriage Wine Tour offered by Hunter Valley Horses is a unique way to experience the Hunter Valley with its …More

Our Harvest the Hunter Horse and Carriage Wine Tour offered by Hunter Valley Horses is a unique way to experience the Hunter Valley with its...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (198)
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$110
Cape Range National Park Full-Day Trekking Adventure

Cape Range Explorer – One Day Trekking Adventure Step off the map and into the real Cape Range on this intimate small-group hike with exclusive …More

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Cape Range Explorer – One Day Trekking Adventure Step off the map and into the real Cape Range on this intimate small-group hike with exclusive...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$194
Ord River Explorer Cruise with Sunset

Triple J Tours operates exclusively on Lake Kununurra between the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). Fast-boat cruising, incredible gorge country, …More

Triple J Tours operates exclusively on Lake Kununurra between the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). Fast-boat cruising, incredible gorge country,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (298)
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$178
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you …More

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (374)
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$104
Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Tour- Luxe Sailing

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built …More

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built...

6 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$149
Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the …More

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (513)
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$344
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (108)
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$216
Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

Departing daily from Perth, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides a excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on …More

Departing daily from Perth, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides a excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (214)
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$93
Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of …More

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (408)
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$211
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