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

Australia, Oceania
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with …More

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Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Rottnest Skydive + Fremantle Ferry Package

Skydive over WA's favourite holiday island and travel there in style by ferry. TANDEM SKYDIVE WITH GERONIMO INCLUDES:  *Same day return adult ferry ticket, ex B-Shed …More

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Skydive over WA's favourite holiday island and travel there in style by ferry. TANDEM SKYDIVE WITH GERONIMO INCLUDES:  *Same day return adult ferry ticket, ex B-Shed...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$412
Sydney's Razor Gang True Crime Tour

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the …More

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Mandurah Wild Seafood Experience

FRESH MANDURAH LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE Nothing tastes better than fresh seafood, especially when you catch it yourself and someone cooks it for you! …More

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FRESH MANDURAH LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE Nothing tastes better than fresh seafood, especially when you catch it yourself and someone cooks it for you!...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$265
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours

Experience Tasmania from the forest floor all the way up into the treetops! Hollybank Treetops Adventure Tasmania's First Outdoor Adventure Centre, the ultimate hub of …More

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Experience Tasmania from the forest floor all the way up into the treetops! Hollybank Treetops Adventure Tasmania's First Outdoor Adventure Centre, the ultimate hub of...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$69
Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the …More

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles. …More

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Imagine yourself kayaking in the crystal blue waters surrounding the Most Easterly Point of Australia spotting dolphins, humpback whales (from May to Oct) and turtles....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Blue Mountains Small-Group Nature & Walking Tour (Max 10)

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10 …More

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a genuinely small-group day tour from Sydney, with a maximum of just 10...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Litchfield & Berry Springs VIP Adventure Day Tours (group of 11)

This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for …More

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This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of …More

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The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba …More

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Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney all-inclusive Harbour Lunch Cruise

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right …More

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right...

2 hours
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$83
Turtle Tour - Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Sea kayaking is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo. Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel adventure in Ningaloo …More

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Sea kayaking is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo. Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel adventure in Ningaloo...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson

Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have …More

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Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$66
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been …More

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Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Premium Hunter Valley Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch from Sydney

Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this premium full-day tour from the Hunter Valley. Your guide …More

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Spend a delightful day in Australia's oldest wine production region of the Hunter Valley on this premium full-day tour from the Hunter Valley. Your guide...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$209
Sunset Kayak Eco Tour with Marine Scientist

This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you …More

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This is a family friendly tour especially catering for inexperienced paddlers. Our priority is to make sure you have a great time while showing you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we …More

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Airlie Beach: 3-hour Cedar Creek Small-Group Eco Half-Day Tour

Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you …More

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Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays …More

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Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$248
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