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

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Afternoon Kata Tjuta Small Group Tour

See one of the most dramatic natural rock formations in the world! Take a guided, small-group tour of the conglomerate rock domes of Kata Tjuta, …More

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See one of the most dramatic natural rock formations in the world! Take a guided, small-group tour of the conglomerate rock domes of Kata Tjuta,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$130
Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to …More

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to...

180 to 200 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an …More

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$148
Sydney Scenic Trike Tour

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world …More

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world...

150 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
Sydney Six Beaches Trike Tour

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you …More

Explore Sydney's famous Eastern Suburbs beaches from Bondi to LaPerouse on a comfortable two passenger luxury trike. All eyes will be on you as you...

115 to 120 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Melbourne Snow Trip to Lake Mountain with Chocolates & Waterfalls

Escape to Victoria’s winter wonderland with a day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort! Just a short drive from Melbourne, enjoy 3 hours of snow …More

Escape to Victoria’s winter wonderland with a day trip to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort! Just a short drive from Melbourne, enjoy 3 hours of snow...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour with 5 Coffee Tastings

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking …More

Melbourne is obsessed with coffee and has the most cafes and restaurants per person than any other city in the world! This 2-3 hour walking...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$77
Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on …More

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Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$133
Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight!

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic …More

Watch the sunrise as you glide over the Greater Brisbane region including heritage city of Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset countryside, on a 1-hour scenic...

4 hours
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$347
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson at Surfers Paradise

Whether you’re an individual determined to get up on that first wave and wanting your own personal surfing experience; or even a more experienced surfer …More

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Whether you’re an individual determined to get up on that first wave and wanting your own personal surfing experience; or even a more experienced surfer...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
Launceston: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet Explorer Day Trip

Our tours offer guests an active day walking in nature while enjoying the beautiful surrounds . On this tour we Visit Wineglass Bay & Freycinet …More

Our tours offer guests an active day walking in nature while enjoying the beautiful surrounds . On this tour we Visit Wineglass Bay & Freycinet...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Full Day Tour Departing Cygnet Bay

Escape to the majestic wonders of Australia's Kimberley region with an unforgettable all-inclusive experience! Join us for a full day cruise aboard our luxury vessel, …More

Escape to the majestic wonders of Australia's Kimberley region with an unforgettable all-inclusive experience! Join us for a full day cruise aboard our luxury vessel,...

10 hours
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$751
Time Safaris Ghost, Murder and Jack the Ripper Walk Rockhampton

Day and Night tours - Visit the State’s largest regional collection of heritage buildings. See and learn about the people and the events that created …More

Day and Night tours - Visit the State’s largest regional collection of heritage buildings. See and learn about the people and the events that created...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
Mornington Peninsula Winery Bus Tour including lunch with a glass of wine

Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. …More

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Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories....

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$136
McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

With this luxury wine tour you'll spend a day exploring some of McLaren Vales iconic and boutique cellar doors and wineries. You'll escape suburbia during …More

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With this luxury wine tour you'll spend a day exploring some of McLaren Vales iconic and boutique cellar doors and wineries. You'll escape suburbia during...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$246
Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a …More

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Batemans Bay Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour

Join 4th generation oyster farmers on a kayak tour  for a working insight into Australia's Oyster Coast. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system in Batemans …More

Join 4th generation oyster farmers on a kayak tour  for a working insight into Australia's Oyster Coast. The magnificent Clyde River Estuary system in Batemans...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
Coonawarra Half Day Wine Tour With Lunch

Our Coonawarra Highlights tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking a curated selection of iconic cellar doors, all within a limited timeframe. Travel in comfort …More

Our Coonawarra Highlights tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking a curated selection of iconic cellar doors, all within a limited timeframe. Travel in comfort...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Half Day Sailing and Snorkeling Tour from Coral Bay

Embark on a half-day sailing adventure through Ningaloo Reef's crystal-clear waters. Sail to two of our favorite snorkeling spots, allowing you to explore the underwater …More

Embark on a half-day sailing adventure through Ningaloo Reef's crystal-clear waters. Sail to two of our favorite snorkeling spots, allowing you to explore the underwater...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
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$130
Airlie Beach: Bowen Beaches, Local Prawns & History Day Tour

Bowen's beaches are the real deal — clear, calm, and genuinely stunning. Think postcard-perfect bays where the water is so blue you'll want to swim …More

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Bowen's beaches are the real deal — clear, calm, and genuinely stunning. Think postcard-perfect bays where the water is so blue you'll want to swim...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$116
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