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

Australia, Oceania
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a …More

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Tungatt Mirring, Stone Country Half Day Tour - Budj Bim

This tour shows participants the stunning nature and cultural history of the World Heritage listed site, demonstrating the traditional techniques used across the Budj Bim …More

This tour shows participants the stunning nature and cultural history of the World Heritage listed site, demonstrating the traditional techniques used across the Budj Bim...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Kalbarri Rock lobster Pot Pull Tour in Kalbarri

Kalbarri’s ocean is full of some of the world’s most premium wild-caught seafood. Let us take you out to experience catching our world famous Western …More

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Kalbarri’s ocean is full of some of the world’s most premium wild-caught seafood. Let us take you out to experience catching our world famous Western...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$77
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Hopo vessels depart hourly from five iconic Gold …More

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Hopo vessels depart hourly from five iconic Gold...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$31
Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Small-Group Tour

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic coastal journeys on a small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne. With an early departure designed to help …More

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic coastal journeys on a small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne. With an early departure designed to help...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
The Top Ten Hidden Harbour Beaches Tour with Jen

G'day I am your local host, Jennifer. We pay our respect to the Gadigal and Bidjigal clans, who have resided on this land on which …More

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G'day I am your local host, Jennifer. We pay our respect to the Gadigal and Bidjigal clans, who have resided on this land on which...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Darwin City Explorer Tour

The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect …More

The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$123
Darwin: Kakadu & Nourlangie Trip Plus Billabong Cruise with Lunch

Discover the magic of Australia's Kakadu National Park on this full day trip from Darwin. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays …More

Discover the magic of Australia's Kakadu National Park on this full day trip from Darwin. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$262
PRIVATE Gold Coast Sailing Charter with bubbles & food

Escape onto the water for a two-hour private sailing experience aboard a luxury 38ft yacht, exploring the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast in complete …More

Escape onto the water for a two-hour private sailing experience aboard a luxury 38ft yacht, exploring the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast in complete...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$384
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

THE ULTIMATE BARRAMUNDI EXPERIENCE. FARM TOUR, FISHING FUN AND GOURMET TASTE TESTING. 2.5 HOURS OF BARRA LOVING. …More

THE ULTIMATE BARRAMUNDI EXPERIENCE. FARM TOUR, FISHING FUN AND GOURMET TASTE TESTING. 2.5 HOURS OF BARRA LOVING....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$87
Luxe Island Seafood Cruise - Rottnest Island

Rottnest Cruises Luxe Island Seafood Cruise is a deluxe dining experience for the senses showcasing authentic Western Australian flavours, with a menu designed by executive …More

Rottnest Cruises Luxe Island Seafood Cruise is a deluxe dining experience for the senses showcasing authentic Western Australian flavours, with a menu designed by executive...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$277
GRAMPIANS: J Ward Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour

Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most …More

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Dare to enter the dark heart of Australia’s criminal past at J Ward Lunatic Asylum—the notorious home for the criminally insane. Once housing Victoria’s most...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
2 Day/2 Night Prosail Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on Condor

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Condor. Your experienced crew will ensure …More

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Condor. Your experienced crew will ensure...

3 days
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$511
7-Day Exmouth Explorer via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef returning to Perth

Discover a side of Australia few international travellers ever experience on this unforgettable 7-day adventure from Perth to Exmouth. Journey along Western Australia’s breathtaking Coral …More

Discover a side of Australia few international travellers ever experience on this unforgettable 7-day adventure from Perth to Exmouth. Journey along Western Australia’s breathtaking Coral...

7 days
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$1,394
Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off

Go Beyond Tours' Sydney City Tour includes the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, and historic Macquarie Street. No Sydney trip is …More

Go Beyond Tours' Sydney City Tour includes the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, and historic Macquarie Street. No Sydney trip is...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$148
Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Perth to Rottnest

Discover Rottnest Island by bicycle and experience over 63 beaches and 20 bays as you explore this unique A-Class Reserve. Cycling is environmentally friendly and …More

Discover Rottnest Island by bicycle and experience over 63 beaches and 20 bays as you explore this unique A-Class Reserve. Cycling is environmentally friendly and...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$120
Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

Start your Far North Queensland holiday the stress-free way with this private airport transfer service between Cairns Airport and Cairns City hotels. Avoid the taxi …More

Start your Far North Queensland holiday the stress-free way with this private airport transfer service between Cairns Airport and Cairns City hotels. Avoid the taxi...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$16
Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour

Ride a full lap of Magnetic Island on a 2-hour guided jet ski tour from The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville. Discover coastal bays, sandy …More

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Ride a full lap of Magnetic Island on a 2-hour guided jet ski tour from The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville. Discover coastal bays, sandy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$281
2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River

Hop aboard the Harvey A private vessel and self-drive with up to 10-people down the Yarra River. With no boat license required, choose between a …More

Hop aboard the Harvey A private vessel and self-drive with up to 10-people down the Yarra River. With no boat license required, choose between a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$210
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