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

Queensland, Australia
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when …More

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$344
Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the …More

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (535)
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$173
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural …More

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$226
Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay. Sit back and relax enjoying the breathtaking sights as you cruise past the beautiful white sandy beaches of Fraser …More

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay. Sit back and relax enjoying the breathtaking sights as you cruise past the beautiful white sandy beaches of Fraser...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving …More

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$276
Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop …More

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Enjoy a VIP Booth Shared Experience From Gympie

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water …More

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water...

3 hours
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$110
Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest …More

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$174
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, …More

Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$221
Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden …More

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and …More

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (958)
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$138
Paronella Park Admission Ticket

Surrounded by 7,500 trees in the lush rainforest of Far North Queensland, explore Paronella Parks wonderland of castles, tunnels, bridges, fountains and secret staircases, built …More

Surrounded by 7,500 trees in the lush rainforest of Far North Queensland, explore Paronella Parks wonderland of castles, tunnels, bridges, fountains and secret staircases, built...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$43
Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) Experience

Go snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in K'gari (Fraser Island’s) pristine waters on a relaxed full-day boat trip from Hervey Bay. See dolphins, dingoes, turtles and sea …More

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Go snorkeling, kayaking and swimming in K'gari (Fraser Island’s) pristine waters on a relaxed full-day boat trip from Hervey Bay. See dolphins, dingoes, turtles and sea...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$186
Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast

Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample …More

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Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (466)
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$138
Adventure on a Budget Visit Kuranda or Palm Cove from Pt Douglas

Kuranda OR Palm Cove – Small Group Tour Enjoy hotel pickup from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (NOT Cairns) at 11:00 AM or 8:30 AM. …More

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Kuranda OR Palm Cove – Small Group Tour Enjoy hotel pickup from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (NOT Cairns) at 11:00 AM or 8:30 AM....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (202)
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$83
Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three …More

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Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (361)
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$75
Snorkelling, Kayaking & Fish Feeding Adventure

Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure and create cherished memories with loved ones on our unique kayaking trip. Paddle along the picturesque Broadwater, where encounters with …More

Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure and create cherished memories with loved ones on our unique kayaking trip. Paddle along the picturesque Broadwater, where encounters with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (28)
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$67
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is …More

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VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$124
Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over …More

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Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (235)
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$259
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points …More

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Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (219)
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$45
Trinity Inlet Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire in Cairns

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, …More

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery,...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$186
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