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

Australia, Oceania
Journey Beyond All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

Experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style. Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90 …More

Experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style. Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$113
Byron Bay Platypus Walk

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after …More

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$140
Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls from Hobart

Enjoy the beauty of the Derwent Valley, explore Mt Field National Park and visit the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere you journey north …More

Enjoy the beauty of the Derwent Valley, explore Mt Field National Park and visit the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere you journey north...

7 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (54)
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$133
Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion

The Wings Wildlife Park shuttle offers the perfect Burnie Shore Excursion, providing excellent value and a convenient schedule to fit your time in Burnie. You …More

The Wings Wildlife Park shuttle offers the perfect Burnie Shore Excursion, providing excellent value and a convenient schedule to fit your time in Burnie. You...

3 hours 50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (63)
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$89
Funtastic Catamaran Cruise and Snorkel of Great Keppel Islands

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing …More

Avoid the crowds on our small group all-inclusive Full Day and Sunset Cruises with us, the perfect way to experience the magnificent Keppel Islands departing...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (42)
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$123
Maitland Dark Stories True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don't be afraid to scratch beneath the surface of the sleepy town of Maitland and unveil its dark …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Don't be afraid to scratch beneath the surface of the sleepy town of Maitland and unveil its dark...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (40)
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$24
The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product …More

Begin with a fully guided 40-minute Taste of Ginger Tour discovering how the world's finest ginger has been produced since 1941 with a gingery product...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (66)
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$39
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour /w lunch

Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and …More

Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (36)
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$184
Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise …More

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise...

8 hours
4.6 (237)
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$115
Sydney Harbour Progressive Long Lunch Cruise

The most delicious and unique way to experience Sydney Harbour. Come aboard your luxury cruiser where you will be taken to two of Sydney's fabulous …More

The most delicious and unique way to experience Sydney Harbour. Come aboard your luxury cruiser where you will be taken to two of Sydney's fabulous...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (20)
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$490
Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay, …More

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay,...

4 to 16 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (67)
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$62
Pambula River Kayaking Tour

The Pambula River tour offers a unique kayaking experience with expert guides who have specialized knowledge of the ecology, culture, and history of the area. …More

The Pambula River tour offers a unique kayaking experience with expert guides who have specialized knowledge of the ecology, culture, and history of the area....

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$137
Tag along 4x4 tours Robe and Beachport

I love Robe, the people and everything it has to offer. There is so much that most visitors never get the opportunity to see or …More

I love Robe, the people and everything it has to offer. There is so much that most visitors never get the opportunity to see or...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (94)
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$178
Scenic Hunter Valley Tour with Wine and Cheese Tastings

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local …More

ITINERARY This unique exploration of the Hunter Valley region provides a variety of food and wine experiences to showcase the best of the regions local...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (22)
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$175
Margaret River Impression Day Tour From Perth

Travel south from Perth and enjoy a relaxing day exploring some of the highlights of the Margaret River region. Visit Busselton Jetty, the famous 1.8 …More

Travel south from Perth and enjoy a relaxing day exploring some of the highlights of the Margaret River region. Visit Busselton Jetty, the famous 1.8...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (63)
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$161
Pirate Ship Sundowner Cruise in Mandurah

1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina …More

1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (43)
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$38
Deep-to-Dish: Tasmanian Seafood Experience

The Deep-to-Dish: Tasmanian Seafood Experiences showcases the best seafood that Tasmania has to offer. A culinary tour like no other, you will see our skilled …More

The Deep-to-Dish: Tasmanian Seafood Experiences showcases the best seafood that Tasmania has to offer. A culinary tour like no other, you will see our skilled...

4 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (104)
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$407
Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

Spend the day with us Island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island getting up close and personal with some of Australia’s cutest and cuddliest …More

Spend the day with us Island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island getting up close and personal with some of Australia’s cutest and cuddliest...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$168
Premium Gin Tasting Activity in Cygnet River

Taste the distilled spirit and infused character of Kangaroo Island with a our Premium Gin & Tonic Flight. Paired with mixers and garnishes, this tasting …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Taste the distilled spirit and infused character of Kangaroo Island with a our Premium Gin & Tonic Flight. Paired with mixers and garnishes, this tasting...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (18)
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$28
3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the …More

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the...

3 days
4.9 (82)
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$682
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