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

Australia, Oceania
Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Aboard this three-hour cruise, you will enjoy the beautiful sights of Sydney Harbour, a delicious seafood and carvery Christmas buffet with roast turkey, pudding, coffee, …More

Aboard this three-hour cruise, you will enjoy the beautiful sights of Sydney Harbour, a delicious seafood and carvery Christmas buffet with roast turkey, pudding, coffee,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
5 Days 4 Nights Melbourne Victoria Scenic Tour

Package includes: Courtesy airport transfers from Melbourne airport, accommodation with free wifi and breakfast, tours, morning tea, entry fees, wifi on most tours. If clients …More

Package includes: Courtesy airport transfers from Melbourne airport, accommodation with free wifi and breakfast, tours, morning tea, entry fees, wifi on most tours. If clients...

5 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,258
Melbourne Scavenger Hunt - Arts & Culture Adventure

Arts and Culture Lovers, this is the trail for you! This cryptic adventure will lead you through the lesser-traveled spaces on a search for public …More

Arts and Culture Lovers, this is the trail for you! This cryptic adventure will lead you through the lesser-traveled spaces on a search for public...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$18
Dine Outdoors in a Stunning Location, Platter of 100% Delicious Local Produce

Imagine arriving at a stunning beach, creek or mountain location and being greeted by an elegant setting offering the best-seat-in-the house. Take in the view …More

Imagine arriving at a stunning beach, creek or mountain location and being greeted by an elegant setting offering the best-seat-in-the house. Take in the view...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$320
Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

We choose the best locations for the day depending on wind, tides and swells. We will coach up to an advanced level and are licensed …More

We choose the best locations for the day depending on wind, tides and swells. We will coach up to an advanced level and are licensed...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$37
Wineries Bus Tours

Have your dog beside you all day! First stop, Ugly Duckling Wines, enjoy free wine tasting of their premium range. Walk you dog around the …More

Have your dog beside you all day! First stop, Ugly Duckling Wines, enjoy free wine tasting of their premium range. Walk you dog around the...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Group Surf Lesson in Corny Point

We offer a range of surf lessons that are tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Our group lessons are perfect for beginners, looking …More

We offer a range of surf lessons that are tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Our group lessons are perfect for beginners, looking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Wellness Art Class in Byron Bay

Paint into wellness and connection. Allow yourself to connect within yourself and rediscover your inner child. Play with the colors and have fun with your …More

Paint into wellness and connection. Allow yourself to connect within yourself and rediscover your inner child. Play with the colors and have fun with your...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour

Spoil your loved one on Sydney Harbour this Valentine's Day! What says 'I love you' more than a cruise on Sydney Harbour complemented by a …More

Spoil your loved one on Sydney Harbour this Valentine's Day! What says 'I love you' more than a cruise on Sydney Harbour complemented by a...

3 hours
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$100
Family Picnic For 2 Adults and 2 Kids on Mornington Peninsula

Enjoy this self guided family picnic on the Mornington Peninsula with our all inclusive Picnic and Farm Experience for 2 adults and 2 children. Share …More

Enjoy this self guided family picnic on the Mornington Peninsula with our all inclusive Picnic and Farm Experience for 2 adults and 2 children. Share...

2 hours
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$142
Private Perth Day Tour: Wildlife Park, Fremantle and Kings Park

Meet kangaroos, koalas and wombats, taste chocolate in the Swan Valley, then see Fremantle and Kings Park. Caversham Wildlife Park entry is included, only your …More

Meet kangaroos, koalas and wombats, taste chocolate in the Swan Valley, then see Fremantle and Kings Park. Caversham Wildlife Park entry is included, only your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Cooking Classes on Witta Maleny Sunshine Coast

A Beautiful Place To Cook In Peace. Discover the serenity of cooking at our beautiful culinary haven in Witta. Nestled within our privately owned garden, …More

A Beautiful Place To Cook In Peace. Discover the serenity of cooking at our beautiful culinary haven in Witta. Nestled within our privately owned garden,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Mead and Honey Tasting Experience

We are currently the only meadery in the Hunter Region. There are less than 30 meaderies in all of Australia, with only a fraction of …More

We are currently the only meadery in the Hunter Region. There are less than 30 meaderies in all of Australia, with only a fraction of...

1 hour
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$23
Brisbane Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game

Start point: Queens Gardens (144 George St) - open the app and hit “Start.” Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3 …More

Start point: Queens Gardens (144 George St) - open the app and hit “Start.” Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$7
Southern Highlands Full-Day Wine Tour

Vino Rosso Tours is a customised exploration of the Southern Highlands region. Spend the day tasting wines from large commercial wineries, to small family owned …More

Vino Rosso Tours is a customised exploration of the Southern Highlands region. Spend the day tasting wines from large commercial wineries, to small family owned...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$163
Southern Highlands Full Day Wine Tour Sydney Pick Up

A customised exploration of the Southern Highlands region. Spend the day tasting wines from large commercial wineries, to small family-owned vineyards. With 4-5 stops throughout …More

A customised exploration of the Southern Highlands region. Spend the day tasting wines from large commercial wineries, to small family-owned vineyards. With 4-5 stops throughout...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Top-Tier Experience

Experience the Region’s Finest Through Local Eyes. Indulge in an unforgettable journey through four award-winning wineries, each offering premium tastings and unique stories. Enjoy a …More

Experience the Region’s Finest Through Local Eyes. Indulge in an unforgettable journey through four award-winning wineries, each offering premium tastings and unique stories. Enjoy a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$352
Creative Drawing with Wonder Mama Workshop in Sydney

This fun workshop is hosted and taught by a Drag Queen. Each guest will be able to create their own unique piece of art to …More

This fun workshop is hosted and taught by a Drag Queen. Each guest will be able to create their own unique piece of art to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Unique and Personal BushTracks Eco Tour in Agnes Water 1770

Mike, our eco accredited tour guide, has over 27 years-experience in the tourism industry and loves sharing his passion for the Australian bush with our …More

Mike, our eco accredited tour guide, has over 27 years-experience in the tourism industry and loves sharing his passion for the Australian bush with our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
Marrickville Munch A Sydney Food Tour

Check out Sydney's multicultural Inner West, on Dave’s Sydney Food Tour, The Marrickville Munch! Our bite seeing walking tour will take you through some of …More

Check out Sydney's multicultural Inner West, on Dave’s Sydney Food Tour, The Marrickville Munch! Our bite seeing walking tour will take you through some of...

180 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
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