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

Australia, Oceania
Brisbane Private Escape Room Quest for Wand of Illumination

Enjoy this very special escape game with an inspiring story behind it. The legend says that the Wand of Illumination was the most powerful of …More

Enjoy this very special escape game with an inspiring story behind it. The legend says that the Wand of Illumination was the most powerful of...

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$31
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Australian Wildlife & Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, Scenic World, and Featherdale Wildlife Park—all with an experienced local guide. Enjoy a fully customizable …More

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, Scenic World, and Featherdale Wildlife Park—all with an experienced local guide. Enjoy a fully customizable...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$191
Noosa: Epic Stand Up Paddle Stingray & Mangrove Tunnel Tour

Protected Flat Waters: Paddle through the calm, shallow and protected waters of Noosa Heads. Hidden Waterways & Mangrove Tunnel: Explore the less-traveled, scenic water routes, …More

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Protected Flat Waters: Paddle through the calm, shallow and protected waters of Noosa Heads. Hidden Waterways & Mangrove Tunnel: Explore the less-traveled, scenic water routes,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Bruny Island - Wild Escapes From Hobart

Escape to Bruny Island, where untamed wilderness meets rich local flavour. Just a short ferry ride from Hobart, Bruny offers breathtaking cliffs, secluded beaches, and …More

Escape to Bruny Island, where untamed wilderness meets rich local flavour. Just a short ferry ride from Hobart, Bruny offers breathtaking cliffs, secluded beaches, and...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
North Stradbroke Island Private Cultural Tour from Brisbane

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, starting with a scenic ferry ride, this tour offers so much …More

With flexibility on pickup times, premium vehicles, and additional stops according to your interests, starting with a scenic ferry ride, this tour offers so much...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,961
Buccaneer Explorer - Wet Season

Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’ Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands over 2 billion years old. …More

Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’ Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands over 2 billion years old....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$629
Cook Like A Pro in Taroona

In this hands on cooking class I am sharing and teaching new cooking techniques in a fun & safe environment. I strongly believe in local, …More

In this hands on cooking class I am sharing and teaching new cooking techniques in a fun & safe environment. I strongly believe in local,...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Private Day-Tour; Wave Rock, Mulka's Cave & Hippo's Yawn

--- Enjoy a full-day adventure to Wave Rock with your personal driver-guide, who shares expert local knowledge and stops anytime for photos. Travel through historic …More

--- Enjoy a full-day adventure to Wave Rock with your personal driver-guide, who shares expert local knowledge and stops anytime for photos. Travel through historic...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$912
Port Macquarie day tour to Ellenborough Falls & Comboyne Rock

Joining us at Indulgence Tours for your private day out, allows you and your friends/family to have some input into how long we stay at …More

Joining us at Indulgence Tours for your private day out, allows you and your friends/family to have some input into how long we stay at...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
4 Hour Aboriginal Culture Tour Kayaking Pambula River

The Aboriginal culture tour offers more than just scenic beauty; it’s a journey into the heart of the land’s Indigenous heritage. Participants will gain an …More

The Aboriginal culture tour offers more than just scenic beauty; it’s a journey into the heart of the land’s Indigenous heritage. Participants will gain an...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Snorkel with the Seals and Sea Dragons Mornington Peninsula

Dive into an unforgettable 2-hour snorkel adventure where you'll swim alongside playful Australian fur seals and discover enchanting Sea Dragons in their natural habitat. Departing …More

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Dive into an unforgettable 2-hour snorkel adventure where you'll swim alongside playful Australian fur seals and discover enchanting Sea Dragons in their natural habitat. Departing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package

Explore the beauty of Tangalooma Island Resort and the 15 sunken Shipwrecks. Whether you prefer guided tour options, or to do things at your own …More

Explore the beauty of Tangalooma Island Resort and the 15 sunken Shipwrecks. Whether you prefer guided tour options, or to do things at your own...

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$140
Wild Dolphin Watch in Glenelg

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just west of the city. As you glide …More

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just west of the city. As you glide...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Taste of History Tour in Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield is the only winery in the world that has an unbroken collection of fortified wine dating back to 1878. Each year the winery releases …More

Seppeltsfield is the only winery in the world that has an unbroken collection of fortified wine dating back to 1878. Each year the winery releases...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$126
Entermission Melbourne - Virtual Reality and Escape Rooms

Experience escape rooms beyond the walls with free-roam VR. Walk freely around the arena without wires or cables for a more natural and immersive experience. …More

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Experience escape rooms beyond the walls with free-roam VR. Walk freely around the arena without wires or cables for a more natural and immersive experience....

1 hour
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$21
The Mystery of Muscat Guided Tour and Tasting

The tour we offer is an immersive experience, taking visitors through a century-old winery where Muscat winemaking secrets are revealed, showcasing historic winemaking equipment and …More

The tour we offer is an immersive experience, taking visitors through a century-old winery where Muscat winemaking secrets are revealed, showcasing historic winemaking equipment and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$56
Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery

The ultimate winery experience as you saddle up for a beautiful guided trail ride through the vineyards of our picturesque Petaluma site, then be treated …More

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The ultimate winery experience as you saddle up for a beautiful guided trail ride through the vineyards of our picturesque Petaluma site, then be treated...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$147
Couples Romantic Picnic: Barossa Valley Helicopter Flight & Wine

Fly over the Barossa Valley in a private helicopter, then land on a hilltop for a romantic picnic for two. Lift off from Barossa Helicopters …More

Fly over the Barossa Valley in a private helicopter, then land on a hilltop for a romantic picnic for two. Lift off from Barossa Helicopters...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$579
Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of …More

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
2hr Broome Trike Discovery Tour

Winner peoples choice Cool Shore Excursions 2024 Fully tourism Accredited Been operating since 1999 First class customer service On one of our pimped out Trikes …More

Winner peoples choice Cool Shore Excursions 2024 Fully tourism Accredited Been operating since 1999 First class customer service On one of our pimped out Trikes...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$122
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