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

Australia, Oceania
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Let our tour guide take you on a virtual journey around "World's Largest Classroom" covering an area of 1.3 million square. Watch a film on …More

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Let our tour guide take you on a virtual journey around "World's Largest Classroom" covering an area of 1.3 million square. Watch a film on...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$12
Stargazing with an Astronomer in the Blue Mountains

Perfect night out for all ages, date nights, families, groups and locals, this unforgettable tour features Australia’s spectacular night sky away from the city lights. …More

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Perfect night out for all ages, date nights, families, groups and locals, this unforgettable tour features Australia’s spectacular night sky away from the city lights....

1 hour 30 minutes
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$60
Everglades Explorer - Noosa Everglades Tour

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s …More

Cruise deep into the tranquil mirrored waterways of Australias’ only Everglades. This spectacular network of wetlands showcases ancient landscapes and offers spectacular photo opportunities. Australia’s...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (367)
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$119
Sydney’s Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this …More

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Perth Kayak Tour - Canning River Wetlands

Let us take you outdoors and off the beaten track on a kayak journey of discovery through the very heart of Perth in an area …More

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Let us take you outdoors and off the beaten track on a kayak journey of discovery through the very heart of Perth in an area...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Mornington Peninsula Wine Day Tour

Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is encircled by Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, and the Southern Ocean, and is …More

Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is encircled by Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, and the Southern Ocean, and is...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$238
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of …More

Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3 …More

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
SHORE EXCURSION - Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

THIS PRODUCT IS SPECIFIC FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. Explore the beaches, national parks, rugged coastline and native wildlife of Bruny Island on this full-day, guided …More

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THIS PRODUCT IS SPECIFIC FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. Explore the beaches, national parks, rugged coastline and native wildlife of Bruny Island on this full-day, guided...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Hot Air Balloon Flights (Avon Valley) + Breakfast & Perth Pickup

Enjoy the experience of hot air ballooning in the Avon Valley without the need to drive up there on your own vehicle. Enjoy the Peaceful …More

Enjoy the experience of hot air ballooning in the Avon Valley without the need to drive up there on your own vehicle. Enjoy the Peaceful...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$334
Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Experience two completely different sides of Melbourne in one seamless day. Start with the city’s laneways, landmarks, gardens and sporting culture, then leave the city …More

Experience two completely different sides of Melbourne in one seamless day. Start with the city’s laneways, landmarks, gardens and sporting culture, then leave the city...

14 hours Free Cancellation
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$154
Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours …More

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$309
Whitsundays Day Cruise: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests …More

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Ord River Discoverer Cruise with Sunset

Triple J Tours operates exclusively on Lake Kununurra between the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). Fast-boat cruising, incredible gorge country, …More

Triple J Tours operates exclusively on Lake Kununurra between the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). Fast-boat cruising, incredible gorge country,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Cygnet Bay Explorer - Dry Season

Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian …More

Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$857
Best Tour of Melbourne: Walk and Drive Tour with Beach Boxes

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small …More

Have the best of both worlds, drive to different areas of Melbourne and enjoy a walking tour of the lanes and arcades in a small...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
Build your own Unique Private Winery/Brewery Tour at the Margaret River region

South West Ride Share is exceptionally proud to be awarded as a Cool Shore Excursions Travelers' Choice Award Winner! Great customer service is always South …More

South West Ride Share is exceptionally proud to be awarded as a Cool Shore Excursions Travelers' Choice Award Winner! Great customer service is always South...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

The best thing to do in Margaret River. This tour is full of Margaret River's iconic wineries, breweries and gourmet tastings. Pick up is approx …More

The best thing to do in Margaret River. This tour is full of Margaret River's iconic wineries, breweries and gourmet tastings. Pick up is approx...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$168
Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour

Experience the best of the Adelaide Hills, on an experience across wineries, Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and Udder Delights Cheese cellar on an eBike. This experience …More

Experience the best of the Adelaide Hills, on an experience across wineries, Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and Udder Delights Cheese cellar on an eBike. This experience...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
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