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

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Virtual Room - 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive …More

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (129)
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$38
McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour! Depart from the Adelaide CBD or join in-region at McLaren Vale. A comfortable bus collects …More

Join Adelaide’s only hop-on hop-off McLaren Vale North winery tour! Depart from the Adelaide CBD or join in-region at McLaren Vale. A comfortable bus collects...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (267)
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$70
2 Hour Surf Lesson At The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you …More

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Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (86)
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$53
Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you …More

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Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (96)
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$53
Nocturnal Wildlife Tour from Busselton

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary; …More

Discover Margaret River’s unique nocturnal wildlife on this exclusive night tour. The tour operates in a pocket of original bushland at Yelverton Brook Conservation Sanctuary;...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$77
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a …More

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$173
Private Tour: Premium Swan Valley Wine Tour from Perth

Designed for wine lovers, this private wine tour from Perth is an exclusive escape to the historic Swan Valley wine region. Leave the crowds behind …More

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Designed for wine lovers, this private wine tour from Perth is an exclusive escape to the historic Swan Valley wine region. Leave the crowds behind...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling …More

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (450)
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$140
Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

Ballooning over Melbourne, a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing views of Melbourne at Sunrise. Depending on the wind direction on the day, many of …More

Ballooning over Melbourne, a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing views of Melbourne at Sunrise. Depending on the wind direction on the day, many of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (496)
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$341
Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour.  Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle …More

Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour.  Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (302)
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$83
Lagoon Explorer - Ningaloo Reef Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds …More

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (143)
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$196
Margaret River Coastal and Wildlife Eco Trip from Busselton or Dunsborough

The northern Margaret River region has stunning coastal scenery and is brimming with life both above and below the water, you can see it all …More

The northern Margaret River region has stunning coastal scenery and is brimming with life both above and below the water, you can see it all...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (121)
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$123
Margaret River Wine Tour: The Full Bottle

The Cheers Full Bottle tour is exceptional value giving you an extensive overview of Margie's unique offerings. Our knowledgeable and witty guides will take you …More

The Cheers Full Bottle tour is exceptional value giving you an extensive overview of Margie's unique offerings. Our knowledgeable and witty guides will take you...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (258)
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$139
2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour - Ultimate Adventure + island stop

A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction) …More

A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction)...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (189)
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$279
Glasshouse Twister - 90 min jet ski experience

An hour’s drive north of Brisbane, enjoy this 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This small-group tour takes you through …More

An hour’s drive north of Brisbane, enjoy this 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This small-group tour takes you through...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$262
Bribie Blast - 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience

Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used …More

Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$192
Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

Go Beyond Tours allows you to soak up panoramic views of lush valleys and bush walk through stunning eucalyptus forests, and learn about the Aboriginal …More

Go Beyond Tours allows you to soak up panoramic views of lush valleys and bush walk through stunning eucalyptus forests, and learn about the Aboriginal...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (164)
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$169
Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of …More

Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of...

8 hours
4.6 (766)
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$103
Port Stephens 4WD Beach Sand Dune Adventure

The beach and dune tour is designed to give customers a taste of our amazing Australian beaches, walking along and feeling the sand between their …More

The beach and dune tour is designed to give customers a taste of our amazing Australian beaches, walking along and feeling the sand between their...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (126)
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$41
Perth City Riverside Segway Tour

Glide around Perth’s newest tourist attraction, Elizabeth Quay aboard a Segway. Located on Perth’s pristine Swan River foreshore in the heart of the CBD, our …More

Glide around Perth’s newest tourist attraction, Elizabeth Quay aboard a Segway. Located on Perth’s pristine Swan River foreshore in the heart of the CBD, our...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$69
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