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

Queensland, Australia
Rock Climbing at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane

Climb the natural rock face of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, right in the heart of Brisbane. With the Brisbane River below and sweeping city skyline views, …More

Climb the natural rock face of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, right in the heart of Brisbane. With the Brisbane River below and sweeping city skyline views,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Airlie Waterfalls & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure

Join us for a dual nature tour filled with cascading beauty and lush rainforest landscape. Tours are led by an accredited Eco Nature guide who …More

Join us for a dual nature tour filled with cascading beauty and lush rainforest landscape. Tours are led by an accredited Eco Nature guide who...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$97
Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station. …More

Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Mary Valley Tour with Mary Valley Rattler, Lunch and Kenilworth

This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour …More

This is an all-inclusive tour of the Mary Valley with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$214
Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket

The Ultimate Way to Experience the Cairns Aquarium Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour! This VIP …More

The Ultimate Way to Experience the Cairns Aquarium Imagine being able to hand feed Cownose Sting Rays on a privately escorted Aquarium tour! This VIP...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own …More

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the …More

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$107
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$153
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Gourmet lunch from Gold Coast

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a …More

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$180
South Bank Combo Cruise & Lunch; 10:30am-2pm (approx)

Three of Brisbane's most notable operator have joined forces to create the SOUTH BANK COMBO PASS. • River City Cruises • The Wheel of Brisbane …More

Three of Brisbane's most notable operator have joined forces to create the SOUTH BANK COMBO PASS. • River City Cruises • The Wheel of Brisbane...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through …More

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights …More

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The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$338
Hot Air Balloon Flight Brisbane with Vineyard Breakfast

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra …More

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$344
Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide …More

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer

Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep …More

Follow your expert guide off the beaten track and explore some of our best kept hidden secrets. Visit spectacular locations like the highly decorated Deep...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$54
Rum Distillery Tour

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice …More

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
2 Day 1 Night Snorkelling trip - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer …More

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$504
Kangaroos, Koalas & Tamborine Mountain Tour from Gold Coast

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah …More

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$205
Funtastic Catamaran Cruise and Snorkel of Great Keppel Islands

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing …More

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach

Sundowner is a local favourite and has been operating for 16 years. She is a fully covered purpose built catamaran designed for socialising, and unlike …More

Sundowner is a local favourite and has been operating for 16 years. She is a fully covered purpose built catamaran designed for socialising, and unlike...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
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