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

Australia, Oceania
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
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$55
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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$188
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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$186
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, …More

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See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef,...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (232)
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$203
Brisbane Drive by Day - Private Tour

A low cost, great introduction to Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brisbane in a private tour, as you cruise around for 2.5 hours during …More

A low cost, great introduction to Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brisbane in a private tour, as you cruise around for 2.5 hours during...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Sirromet Winery Eataly Discovery - Includes Tour, Tasting and 3 Course Lunch

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Italian Inspired Tuscan Terrace. Begin your experience with a …More

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Italian Inspired Tuscan Terrace. Begin your experience with a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

Float above the outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of …More

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Float above the outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (445)
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$270
Hobart Highlights Day Tour

We begin the day with our city loop tour where we will provide guided commentary of Hobart's major attractions and landmarks. Our first destination is …More

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We begin the day with our city loop tour where we will provide guided commentary of Hobart's major attractions and landmarks. Our first destination is...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside …More

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Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
RoofClimb Adelaide Oval Experience

Experience this 2-hour adventure along the roof of the Adelaide Oval in the heart of the city. With your guide, navigate from the Western Stand across …More

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Experience this 2-hour adventure along the roof of the Adelaide Oval in the heart of the city. With your guide, navigate from the Western Stand across...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Join us on a guided kayak tour and paddle where only kayaks can go. Explore peaceful mangrove lined creeks, glide past shipwrecks and keep an …More

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Join us on a guided kayak tour and paddle where only kayaks can go. Explore peaceful mangrove lined creeks, glide past shipwrecks and keep an...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (398)
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$55
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp …More

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Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Waterfalls

This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach. …More

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This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (344)
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$162
Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day

Experience a full day of premium wines, gourmet food, and stunning scenery on this unforgettable Swan Valley tour. Your friendly guide will take you to …More

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Experience a full day of premium wines, gourmet food, and stunning scenery on this unforgettable Swan Valley tour. Your friendly guide will take you to...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (201)
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$115
12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Small Group

Our small group (4-11 Guests) will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here we will …More

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Our small group (4-11 Guests) will depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. Here we will...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$153
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility: Two Iconic Territory Stories

Two Iconic Territory Stories in One Iconic Location One started Territory operations in 1939, the other, occurred in 1942 as an act of aggression unparalleled …More

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Two Iconic Territory Stories in One Iconic Location One started Territory operations in 1939, the other, occurred in 1942 as an act of aggression unparalleled...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls

Enjoy the only Carbon Neutral Day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains! Start with a visit to a unique wildlife park to get up …More

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Enjoy the only Carbon Neutral Day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains! Start with a visit to a unique wildlife park to get up...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Unlimited Sandboarding

One of the most unique activities in Australia, Sandboarding. The thrill of sliding down a 40-50 mtr high dune in the amazing Worimi Conservation Lands …More

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One of the most unique activities in Australia, Sandboarding. The thrill of sliding down a 40-50 mtr high dune in the amazing Worimi Conservation Lands...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (295)
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$30
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

Departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 guests for a personal and engaging experience. …More

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Departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns), enjoy a small-group Kuranda day tour, limited to 20 guests for a personal and engaging experience....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (296)
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$175
1hr Jet Ski Safari

The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill …More

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The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$161
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