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

Australia, Oceania
Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning …More

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$240
Sydney Combo: Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Cruise

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (80)
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$176
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a …More

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$145
Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting

Ivanhoe Wines specialises in boutique and premium wines and are not available in bottle shops. Our wines are exclusively available from our Cellar Door. Our …More

Ivanhoe Wines specialises in boutique and premium wines and are not available in bottle shops. Our wines are exclusively available from our Cellar Door. Our...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (157)
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$10
Valleys of Vino Full Day Tour

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs. …More

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (366)
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$155
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and …More

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (270)
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$54
Big Night Out Pub Crawl

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza, …More

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza,...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (483)
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$34
Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts …More

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$40
Ord River Cruise Experience with Riverside Lunch

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 (219)
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$178
Hobart: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park - Active Day Tour

Walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout to see one of the “World’s Top 10 beaches!” Join us for this action-packed huge day out exploring the …More

Walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout to see one of the “World’s Top 10 beaches!” Join us for this action-packed huge day out exploring the...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (158)
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$117
Seppelt Wines Underground Cellar Tour

Explore the largest underground wine cellars in the Southern Hemisphere and discover the story behind the making of Australia's very own Sparkling Shiraz. Your guide …More

Explore the largest underground wine cellars in the Southern Hemisphere and discover the story behind the making of Australia's very own Sparkling Shiraz. Your guide...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (99)
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$19
Small Group Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural …More

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (124)
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$143
Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise

This cruise requires your own transport. Only 90 minutes drive, on your way to Kakadu, is a wetland experience not to be missed. Corroboree Billabong …More

This cruise requires your own transport. Only 90 minutes drive, on your way to Kakadu, is a wetland experience not to be missed. Corroboree Billabong...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (227)
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$69
Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild …More

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin

Place your bets on the Casino Royale tour. The ultimate Territory experience for your fun-loving crew! Depart HQ and pick up some speed as you …More

Place your bets on the Casino Royale tour. The ultimate Territory experience for your fun-loving crew! Depart HQ and pick up some speed as you...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (173)
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$131
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, …More

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim,...

10 hours
4.4 (548)
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$227
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) on a small-group adventure combining guided walks, wildlife spotting, Aboriginal cultural insights and spectacular swimming holes. Explore alongside an …More

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) on a small-group adventure combining guided walks, wildlife spotting, Aboriginal cultural insights and spectacular swimming holes. Explore alongside an...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (83)
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$153
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to …More

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (379)
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$69
Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as …More

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Shore Excursion - Port Arthur - Tasman Peninsula

Thinking about exploring beyond the historic site? Our three-hour tour will give you a taste of everything the Tasmanian Peninsula is known and loved for. …More

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Thinking about exploring beyond the historic site? Our three-hour tour will give you a taste of everything the Tasmanian Peninsula is known and loved for....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (54)
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$69
Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails …More

Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (189)
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$152
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