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

Australia, Oceania
Byron Bay Wildlife Safari

Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live …More

Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch

Choose Your Adventure Discover the landscapes of Cradle Mountain on a full-day guided tour from Launceston. Travel through the scenic Meander Valley and Great Western …More

Choose Your Adventure Discover the landscapes of Cradle Mountain on a full-day guided tour from Launceston. Travel through the scenic Meander Valley and Great Western...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (375)
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$171
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Skydive directly over North Wollongong Beach with a professional tandem master, jumping from an altitude of up to 15,000 feet. Experience the ultimate thrill of …More

Skydive directly over North Wollongong Beach with a professional tandem master, jumping from an altitude of up to 15,000 feet. Experience the ultimate thrill of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (87)
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$284
Grampians National Park with Australian Wildlife and Morning Tea

Take a day trip from Melbourne to experience the natural wonders of the Grampians National Park. A geological playground for hikers, rock climbers and wildlife, …More

Take a day trip from Melbourne to experience the natural wonders of the Grampians National Park. A geological playground for hikers, rock climbers and wildlife,...

13 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (117)
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$90
Behana Adventure Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite …More

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Field of Light Sunrise Tour

Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro is noted for his immersive site-specific installations that employ light to evoke emotional response, often in an outdoor context and …More

Internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro is noted for his immersive site-specific installations that employ light to evoke emotional response, often in an outdoor context and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (322)
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$80
Hidden Bars & Laneway Legends Tour Of Melbourne

Experience the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when …More

Experience the best of the City in three hours: our famous laneways, our coolest bars and our fascinating history. Why do three different tours, when...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Blue Mountains Sunset Tour with Wildlife & Waterfalls from Sydney

JOIN OUR NEW & UNIQUE TOURING EXPERIENCE TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - SEE WHY WE DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! Join our new and unique …More

JOIN OUR NEW & UNIQUE TOURING EXPERIENCE TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - SEE WHY WE DO THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENT!!! Join our new and unique...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (274)
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$97
Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour

Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories. Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges …More

Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories. Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$132
Hobart Kayak Tour

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the …More

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

Relax on this 6-hour, small-group kayaking tour of the Coorong National Park and Murray Mouth region. A walk across the sand dunes to the Southern …More

Relax on this 6-hour, small-group kayaking tour of the Coorong National Park and Murray Mouth region. A walk across the sand dunes to the Southern...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other …More

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$84
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of …More

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (363)
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$67
Adelaide Central Market Discovery Tour

This tour celebrates and discovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste your way through the multicultural and …More

This tour celebrates and discovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste your way through the multicultural and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220 …More

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Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (60)
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$266
Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

Experience the only hop-on hop-off winery tour in Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Departing from …More

Experience the only hop-on hop-off winery tour in Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Departing from...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain

The after dark feeding tour is an experience that is unique to Devils@Cradle. This tour provides an unforgettable experience, and the opportunity to observe these …More

The after dark feeding tour is an experience that is unique to Devils@Cradle. This tour provides an unforgettable experience, and the opportunity to observe these...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (313)
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$30
Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking

Spend a full day visiting the heritage-listed Grampians National Park, famous for its natural beauty and Aboriginal rock art. Get spectacular views from Boroka Lookout, …More

Spend a full day visiting the heritage-listed Grampians National Park, famous for its natural beauty and Aboriginal rock art. Get spectacular views from Boroka Lookout,...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (190)
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$119
Darwin Heritage Walk

Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin …More

Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (102)
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$41
Sydney's Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

Drink and discover on Sydney's top-rated nightlife experience - now with 5 different routes! Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors - anyone …More

Drink and discover on Sydney's top-rated nightlife experience - now with 5 different routes! Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors - anyone...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (211)
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$52
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