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

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Hobart: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs Pool

Walk through treetops, relax in a thermal pool and explore a 40-million-year-old cave system—this full-day adventure from Hobart includes all entrance fees for a hassle-free, …More

Walk through treetops, relax in a thermal pool and explore a 40-million-year-old cave system—this full-day adventure from Hobart includes all entrance fees for a hassle-free,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$143
Hobart: Mt. Field, Mt Wellington & Wildlife - Active Day Tour

A stunning day of dramatic “Wilderness, Waterfalls and Wildlife”. With forest walks, up close animals and magnificent views this day tour offers “Classic Tasmania” in …More

A stunning day of dramatic “Wilderness, Waterfalls and Wildlife”. With forest walks, up close animals and magnificent views this day tour offers “Classic Tasmania” in...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of …More

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Half Day Tour

Hand-feed kangaroos + iconic beach boxes in one morning. This half day morning tour is perfect to see Australia's unique wildlife in a place that …More

Hand-feed kangaroos + iconic beach boxes in one morning. This half day morning tour is perfect to see Australia's unique wildlife in a place that...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$81
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

This four-hour experience includes sailing along the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline with a couple of hours at anchor in one of the secluded bays to …More

This four-hour experience includes sailing along the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline with a couple of hours at anchor in one of the secluded bays to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$167
Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tweed River. Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies in the river, trap live mud crabs & learn about …More

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tweed River. Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies in the river, trap live mud crabs & learn about...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Arnhem Land Yingana Injalak Hill Full Day Tour from Jabiru

Top End Day Tours is the only day tour company in the Kakadu/Arnhem land region to employ local aboriginal guides. A unique opportunity to venture …More

Top End Day Tours is the only day tour company in the Kakadu/Arnhem land region to employ local aboriginal guides. A unique opportunity to venture...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$241
Freycinet Walking Tour

Freycinet Walking Tour is a locally guided small group 5.5-hour walk + boat adventure in the Freycinet National Park. Connect with local knowledge and interpretive …More

Freycinet Walking Tour is a locally guided small group 5.5-hour walk + boat adventure in the Freycinet National Park. Connect with local knowledge and interpretive...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
Eungella Platypus Tour

Explore Finch Hatton Gorge and the Pioneer Valley with a local guide. Learn about the history of the area. Hike in the Eungella National Park. …More

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Explore Finch Hatton Gorge and the Pioneer Valley with a local guide. Learn about the history of the area. Hike in the Eungella National Park....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$118
Badass Women who Shaped the Nation: Women’s History Walking Tour

Do you know the hidden history of Australia’s capital city? Join us for an entertaining and inspiring walking tour of Canberra and discover the true …More

Do you know the hidden history of Australia’s capital city? Join us for an entertaining and inspiring walking tour of Canberra and discover the true...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

An Awesome way to visit Australia Zoo! After pickup from Selected Brisbane accommodation, you'll travel in style and comfort in a Croc Tours air-conditioned vehicle …More

An Awesome way to visit Australia Zoo! After pickup from Selected Brisbane accommodation, you'll travel in style and comfort in a Croc Tours air-conditioned vehicle...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (488)
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$132
Cairns Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy …More

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Rainbow Beach: Dolphin & Wildlife Ocean Kayak & Beach 4WD Tour

Experience a 4x4 Drive by Local guides along the famous Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. This undiscovered part of East Coast …More

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Experience a 4x4 Drive by Local guides along the famous Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. This undiscovered part of East Coast...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Pinnacles Lobster Yanchep Small Group Day Tour from Perth

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. The Pinnacles and Yanchep region is …More

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. The Pinnacles and Yanchep region is...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (91)
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$140
Daintree Rainforest Night Walk in Cape Tribulation

Take your tour down under, into the remote outback, our home in paradise, Cape Tribulation, found in the heart of the Daintree. Walk into the …More

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Take your tour down under, into the remote outback, our home in paradise, Cape Tribulation, found in the heart of the Daintree. Walk into the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Creepy Tales, Bars & Laneways Of Melbourne Walking Tour

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as …More

From haunted graveyards to Jack The Ripper, Melbourne's scary past comes to light on this ghost and murder tour of the CBD. Join us as...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Cape Tribulation Day Tour

A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and …More

A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Guided Koala Walk and Bushfire ecology tour

The sanctuary is famous for its biodiversity and is the best place in Australia to see a colony of healthy wild koalas living in the …More

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The sanctuary is famous for its biodiversity and is the best place in Australia to see a colony of healthy wild koalas living in the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of …More

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Margies Big Day Out: The Ultimate Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour

Looking for the ultimate Margaret River day out? Join Margies Big Day Out and discover Margaret River's favourite mix of wine, beer, food and fun …More

Looking for the ultimate Margaret River day out? Join Margies Big Day Out and discover Margaret River's favourite mix of wine, beer, food and fun...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$130
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