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

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Whale Watching Gold Coast

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the …More

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You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$104
Blue Mountains Wilderness Wonder

Thrive in the UNESCO‑listed Blue Mountains National Park, wandering along dramatic cliff‑edge trails and uncovering majestic canyons, sheer sandstone walls, and picturesque hidden waterfalls. Enjoy …More

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Thrive in the UNESCO‑listed Blue Mountains National Park, wandering along dramatic cliff‑edge trails and uncovering majestic canyons, sheer sandstone walls, and picturesque hidden waterfalls. Enjoy...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
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$113
Mornington Peninsula Small Group Wine & Hot Springs with Lunch

Glorious Coastal Views, Delicious Food & Wine, and Indulgent Hot Springs - this tour is perfect for those looking for a relaxing and warming winters …More

Glorious Coastal Views, Delicious Food & Wine, and Indulgent Hot Springs - this tour is perfect for those looking for a relaxing and warming winters...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (103)
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$185
Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay's finest! We kick things off at 11 AM and will head to 3 local Breweries and …More

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay's finest! We kick things off at 11 AM and will head to 3 local Breweries and...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Blue Mountains-Sydney Zoo, Scenic World from Sydney All-Inclusive

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on this full-day comfortable coach tour from Sydney. Visit Sydney Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos and other native …More

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on this full-day comfortable coach tour from Sydney. Visit Sydney Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos and other native...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (235)
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$131
Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers! Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up …More

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A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers! Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$100
Tully River White Water Sports Rafting Half day ex Mission Beach

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning …More

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Red White & Brew - Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide

This tour has something for everyone! If you have a hankering for tasting the award winning wines of the Barossa Valley, trying out the unique …More

This tour has something for everyone! If you have a hankering for tasting the award winning wines of the Barossa Valley, trying out the unique...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (84)
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$160
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience

This is a truly unique and memorable experience for discerning wine and food connoisseurs. Guided by our inhouse wine expert, your seated tasting experience will …More

This is a truly unique and memorable experience for discerning wine and food connoisseurs. Guided by our inhouse wine expert, your seated tasting experience will...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$56
Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour picking up in the Hunter. The …More

Explore the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, by indulging in some of its best flavours on this day tour picking up in the Hunter. The...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (114)
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$200
Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

Love wine? Love Cheese? But are not sure what wine to serve with what cheese? You’re not alone and this is the tour for you. …More

Love wine? Love Cheese? But are not sure what wine to serve with what cheese? You’re not alone and this is the tour for you....

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Margaret River Wine and Sights Discovery Tour from Busselton or Dunsborough

One of the best ways to experience the Southwest - this tour ticks all the boxes – visit amazing scenic locations, iconic sites and experience …More

One of the best ways to experience the Southwest - this tour ticks all the boxes – visit amazing scenic locations, iconic sites and experience...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$101
Barossa Valley Wine Tour - Max 6 guests with restaurant lunch

This is premium small-group wine touring at it's best! Our very small groups have a maximum of 6 guests and we regularly depart with less. …More

This is premium small-group wine touring at it's best! Our very small groups have a maximum of 6 guests and we regularly depart with less....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$266
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Fully-guided Tour

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse guided tours offer fascinating insight into the functions of a working lighthouse, the extraordinary maritime history of the Cape region and what …More

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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse guided tours offer fascinating insight into the functions of a working lighthouse, the extraordinary maritime history of the Cape region and what...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$13
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest …More

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (149)
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$187
Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling …More

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$234
Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride

Embark on a spectacular journey at Hobart's Mt Wellington, one of Tasmania's tallest mountains. This small-group guided bike tour takes you on a meandering journey …More

Embark on a spectacular journey at Hobart's Mt Wellington, one of Tasmania's tallest mountains. This small-group guided bike tour takes you on a meandering journey...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (307)
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$105
Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier …More

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (465)
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$233
Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

Explore the beautiful bays and coastline of Airlie Beach on a jet ski! Glide through the turquoise waters at high speed, with the chance to …More

Explore the beautiful bays and coastline of Airlie Beach on a jet ski! Glide through the turquoise waters at high speed, with the chance to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (256)
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$138
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

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Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
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