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

Australia, Oceania
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train. Travel through …More

Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train. Travel through...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Blue Mountains Private Tour (Featherdale & Scenic World optional)

My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a …More

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My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Full-Day Tour to Wineglass Bay from Hobart

Being the original and most experienced tour operator in the region, Wineglass Bay Tours have the greatest depth of knowledge, experience and rapport with the …More

Being the original and most experienced tour operator in the region, Wineglass Bay Tours have the greatest depth of knowledge, experience and rapport with the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - Bruny Island

Join a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only Lighthouse in Southern Tasmania open for tours. Take in the best views on Bruny Island …More

Join a guided tour of Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the only Lighthouse in Southern Tasmania open for tours. Take in the best views on Bruny Island...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (313)
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$18
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley

Award-Winning Boutique Winery: Taste hand-crafted wines from Cael’s Gate, proudly made with minimal intervention and sourced from premium vineyards in Hunter Valley and beyond Triple …More

Award-Winning Boutique Winery: Taste hand-crafted wines from Cael’s Gate, proudly made with minimal intervention and sourced from premium vineyards in Hunter Valley and beyond Triple...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Whitehaven Beach Day Pass

Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your …More

Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (221)
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$111
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly …More

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (427)
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$175
Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera …More

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (363)
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$135
Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by …More

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Moreton Island & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Cruise - Brisbane

Fully inclusive day cruise with no additional costs. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail with See Moreton to discover this world-renowned island …More

Fully inclusive day cruise with no additional costs. Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail with See Moreton to discover this world-renowned island...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (367)
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$169
Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth

Travel north of Perth on this full-day tour to Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Your first stop is a brief visit to …More

Travel north of Perth on this full-day tour to Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles. Your first stop is a brief visit to...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (262)
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$189
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised …More

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience - from Adelaide including Mt Lofty Summit

Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes …More

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Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s much-loved wildlife on a tour to Cleland Wildlife Park, just 30 minutes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$87
Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, …More

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (435)
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$165
VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Wine & Gourmet Experience

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to …More

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (350)
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$154
K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - From Noosa

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a …More

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (178)
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$209
Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the …More

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (108)
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$290
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle …More

Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (388)
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$241
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel with Marine Life, Snacks & Photos

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (365)
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$63
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour! …More

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour!...

4 to 48 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
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