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

Australia, Oceania
Whisky Bars & Gin Joints: Melbourne Walking Tour

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour …More

Blending tales of shipwrecks, sly grog shops and distilling bans with some of Melbourne’s coolest whisky and gin joints, the Melbourne Whisky and Gin Tour...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Old Vine Expressions Tasting

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. …More

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world....

50 minutes
4.9 (8)
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$49
Private 2 Hour Highlights Cruise of Sydney Harbour - Up to 6

Cruise from Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour into Sydney Harbour, the largest natural harbour in the world. Relax aboard one of the most luxurious timber vessels …More

Cruise from Sydney's iconic Darling Harbour into Sydney Harbour, the largest natural harbour in the world. Relax aboard one of the most luxurious timber vessels...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$665
BACCHUS MARSH: Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on …More

Discover the grand country home of the Staughton family, Eynesbury Homestead. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful homestead before setting forth into the inky-black night on...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Sydney Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city. …More

Discover a different side of Sydney on this relaxed small-group walking tour through hidden laneways, local precincts, historic streets, and overlooked corners of the city....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of …More

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$160
Trevena Glen 2hr Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens, …More

Join us for a personal "2hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens,...

2 hours
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$77
Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm …More

Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm...

3 hours
5.0 (11)
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$108
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Gin Distillery Private Tour Inc. Lunch

Embark on the ultimate Sunshine Coast and Noosa Distillery Experience tailored for gin enthusiasts. Begin your day with a sophisticated Gin Tasting at Beachtree Distillery, …More

Embark on the ultimate Sunshine Coast and Noosa Distillery Experience tailored for gin enthusiasts. Begin your day with a sophisticated Gin Tasting at Beachtree Distillery,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
Twilight Abseil Adventure in Kangaroo Point Cliffs

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting …More

Take on a 20-metre abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs as Brisbane transitions from day to night. With the river below and the city skyline lighting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Airport Arrival Transfer in Perth

We set ourselves apart from competitors by being Australia's oldest and only fully national chauffeur service with over 115 years of experience. Our extensive fleet …More

We set ourselves apart from competitors by being Australia's oldest and only fully national chauffeur service with over 115 years of experience. Our extensive fleet...

5 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$116
Inside the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage - A Private Wildlife Safari Overnight

Doing a world heritage listed national park justice by allowing plenty of space and time to explore the breathtaking Great Blue Mountains, the Central Tablelands …More

Doing a world heritage listed national park justice by allowing plenty of space and time to explore the breathtaking Great Blue Mountains, the Central Tablelands...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
4.7 (3)
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$2,204
Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD for 1 to 2 pax

Private Premium SUV Airport Transfer for 1-2 people and up to 2 checked luggage and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport to any Sydney …More

Private Premium SUV Airport Transfer for 1-2 people and up to 2 checked luggage and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport to any Sydney...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination …More

We ensure that your booking is adequately spaced between others to ensure we provide a reliable, trustworthy experience. We will get you to your destination...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Island Orientation Package incl. Return Airport Transfers & Tour

Baunti Tours welcomes you to beautiful Norfolk Island. We are Norfolk’s most comprehensive Tour Company and Booking Agent. We meet all clients at the airport …More

Baunti Tours welcomes you to beautiful Norfolk Island. We are Norfolk’s most comprehensive Tour Company and Booking Agent. We meet all clients at the airport...

5 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people

Private Premium Minivan Airport Transfer for group of 11 people and up to 11 medium suitcases and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport …More

Private Premium Minivan Airport Transfer for group of 11 people and up to 11 medium suitcases and carry ons from Sydney International or Domestic Airport...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$256
2 Day K’gari 4WD Beach House Adventure

*Get behind the wheel Eligible guests have the opportunity to drive one of our automatic 4WDs across K’gari's beaches and sandy tracks while following our …More

*Get behind the wheel Eligible guests have the opportunity to drive one of our automatic 4WDs across K’gari's beaches and sandy tracks while following our...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$457
3-Night Murray River Cruise on the classic Murray Princess

Board an authentic paddle wheeler for a 3-night cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River, traveling between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge. Float along …More

Board an authentic paddle wheeler for a 3-night cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River, traveling between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge. Float along...

4 days
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$1,403
Adelaide to Coober Pedy 7-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari

✔ Historic Coastal towns ✔ Pt Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre ✔ Woomera Rocket Range ✔ Coober Pedy mine and town tour ✔ Sunset at The …More

✔ Historic Coastal towns ✔ Pt Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre ✔ Woomera Rocket Range ✔ Coober Pedy mine and town tour ✔ Sunset at The...

7 days Hotel pickup offered
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$4,369
*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges

Discover the hidden gem of the Australian wine world, the Macedon Ranges. Just an hour from Melbourne, this region offers the warm hospitality of boutique …More

Discover the hidden gem of the Australian wine world, the Macedon Ranges. Just an hour from Melbourne, this region offers the warm hospitality of boutique...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$762
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