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

Australia, Oceania
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

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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$193
Perth Bell Tower Chiming Experience

The Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in vibrant Barrack Square, is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and …More

The Bell Tower, located on the banks of the Swan River in vibrant Barrack Square, is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (221)
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$15
Great Ocean Road TOUR & 12 Apostles Tour Reverse-In Premium BUS

Travel in a premium mini coach with direct hotel pickup from Melbourne’s central city, so there’s no need to rush or worry about meeting points. …More

Travel in a premium mini coach with direct hotel pickup from Melbourne’s central city, so there’s no need to rush or worry about meeting points....

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (155)
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$62
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne: The Explorer Bus

Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as …More

Experience the beauty and diversity of Cranbourne Gardens on a guided Explorer Bus tour. Sit back in an open-air minibus and enjoy live commentary as...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (143)
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$13
Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Located just 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Perth’s, Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s most beautiful islands with its …More

Located just 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Perth’s, Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s most beautiful islands with its...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (126)
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$66
Broome to Horizontal Falls Half Day Adventure

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with our flexible half-day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of …More

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with our flexible half-day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (712)
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$1,111
Swim with Whales Gold Coast

Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim …More

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Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (51)
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$307
1/2 Day 5 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 are a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . These vessel are powered by twin …More

CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 are a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . These vessel are powered by twin...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$171
Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tour Darwin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. See fabulous views from the open-top double-decker bus and get on …More

Tour Darwin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. See fabulous views from the open-top double-decker bus and get on...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (441)
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$34
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

This Rottnest Island day trip from Fremantle is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this …More

This Rottnest Island day trip from Fremantle is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (104)
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$146
Lake Mountain Snow Trip including Yarra Valley Chocolaterie from Melbourne

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow …More

Experience an action packed day on this day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and the iconic Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Toboggan, winter snow...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (211)
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$128
Taste of the Tropics Tour

Sarina Sugar Shed showcases the rich heritage of the sugar cane industry in the Mackay region. Your fully guided one-hour tour will take you on …More

Sarina Sugar Shed showcases the rich heritage of the sugar cane industry in the Mackay region. Your fully guided one-hour tour will take you on...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (328)
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$21
2-Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road

Enjoy a 2-hour small group surfing session on the Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf with some of the most qualified and experienced surf coaches …More

Enjoy a 2-hour small group surfing session on the Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf with some of the most qualified and experienced surf coaches...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (115)
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$56
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

Join us for a unique nature based cruising experience on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This is the ultimate relax into …More

Join us for a unique nature based cruising experience on the Tweed Eco Cruises River and Rainforest lunch cruise. This is the ultimate relax into...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (237)
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$77
Tropical Fruit World Farm Full Tour

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food, …More

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
All-Inclusive Waterfall Explorer Day Trip from Airlie Beach

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER …More

Travel with a company that are certified Climate Action Leaders - the highest level of ECO certification that can be awarded in Australia and WINNER...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (257)
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$118
E-Bike Hire: Northern Rivers Rail Trail, Trail Side Hire

Better By Bike offers high-end E-Bikes and all the gear you need to have the Best Day Ever! Our customers are fully supported by our …More

Better By Bike offers high-end E-Bikes and all the gear you need to have the Best Day Ever! Our customers are fully supported by our...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (115)
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$87
Port Stephens: Wild Port Stephens Cruise

Discover a wilder side of Port Stephens as you journey beyond the usual sightseeing routes through the spectacular waters of the Port Stephens Marine Park. …More

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Discover a wilder side of Port Stephens as you journey beyond the usual sightseeing routes through the spectacular waters of the Port Stephens Marine Park....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (51)
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$33
Snorkeling To Discover Sydney's Underwater Wonders

Discover Sydney’s hidden underwater world on an unforgettable snorkeling tour led by a friendly, expert guide. Sydney boasts incredible snorkelling, and this 90-minute group tour …More

Discover Sydney’s hidden underwater world on an unforgettable snorkeling tour led by a friendly, expert guide. Sydney boasts incredible snorkelling, and this 90-minute group tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (68)
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$70
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North …More

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (57)
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$129
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