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

Australia, Oceania
Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is …More

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (164)
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$41
Melbourne Park Tennis Experience

A true bucket list experience playing tennis* on Melbourne's famous blue courts or attend the AO in January, our very own Happy Slam. Court hire, …More

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A true bucket list experience playing tennis* on Melbourne's famous blue courts or attend the AO in January, our very own Happy Slam. Court hire,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (187)
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$62
Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

Jump on a Tuk Tuk, it is a great way to see beautiful Airlie Beach and mingle with the locals. Sit back and relax as …More

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Jump on a Tuk Tuk, it is a great way to see beautiful Airlie Beach and mingle with the locals. Sit back and relax as...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (289)
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$21
Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

A photographer and Instagrammer's dream with spacious outdoor leisure decks to capture the perfect moments against the million-dollar backdrop Sundown, Sunset, or Twilight. Take in …More

A photographer and Instagrammer's dream with spacious outdoor leisure decks to capture the perfect moments against the million-dollar backdrop Sundown, Sunset, or Twilight. Take in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (182)
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$57
Night at the Aquarium Tour

As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Corals glow, colourful reef fish seek shelter and predators begin …More

As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Corals glow, colourful reef fish seek shelter and predators begin...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (107)
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$61
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Experience a night filled with magic, illusion and mind-reading as you enjoy Impossible Occurrences; a 75 minute magic show. A perfect night out with friends, …More

Experience a night filled with magic, illusion and mind-reading as you enjoy Impossible Occurrences; a 75 minute magic show. A perfect night out with friends,...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Mandurah Wild Seafood Experience

FRESH WESTERN ROCK LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE A 3.5 hour seafood lunch cruise from Mandurah. Help our crew haul up to six lobster pots, …More

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FRESH WESTERN ROCK LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE A 3.5 hour seafood lunch cruise from Mandurah. Help our crew haul up to six lobster pots,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$262
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel Tasting

Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over …More

Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (47)
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$16
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

Experience the Surfers Paradise Midday Sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to spend an hour exploring the stunning waterways and picturesque canals of Surfers Paradise and …More

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Experience the Surfers Paradise Midday Sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to spend an hour exploring the stunning waterways and picturesque canals of Surfers Paradise and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
Tamborine Mountain High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the …More

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Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$55
Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

Experience the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace on this flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Travel aboard an open-top double-decker bus …More

Experience the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace on this flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Travel aboard an open-top double-decker bus...

80 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.1 (2,580)
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$52
Highlights of Melbourne Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river …More

Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (714)
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$53
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

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Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$162
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to …More

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Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

Experience the only hop-on, hop-off winery tour in the Barossa Valley, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Departing from the Adelaide …More

Experience the only hop-on, hop-off winery tour in the Barossa Valley, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Departing from the Adelaide...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (427)
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$69
Tannin Road: Daily Margaret River Wine Tour

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take …More

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (365)
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$135
Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive

A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on …More

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A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (397)
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$69
Best of Uluru & Segway

Do you want to see the BEST of ULURU and RIDE a SEGWAY? Then join us for an incredible Uluru Experience that you won't forget. …More

Do you want to see the BEST of ULURU and RIDE a SEGWAY? Then join us for an incredible Uluru Experience that you won't forget....

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (210)
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$121
Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise along the magnificent and ancient Kangaroo Island coastline. As you travel you will have the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, sea …More

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise along the magnificent and ancient Kangaroo Island coastline. As you travel you will have the opportunity to see dolphins, seals, sea...

1 hour 15 minutes
4.9 (625)
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$61
MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum

Experience the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience …More

Experience the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Explore the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and experience...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (319)
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$35
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Tour

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's most iconic stadium and heart of Melbourne's claim to being the …More

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia's most iconic stadium and heart of Melbourne's claim to being the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (454)
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$26
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