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

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Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no …More

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
eBike Noosa Sightseeing Tour - New!

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike …More

Join us on our newest Noosa sightseeing tour complete with bus transport to the summit of Mt Tinbeerwah. This tour is a captivating one-way e-bike...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$84
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal …More

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Self Guided E Bike Ride - Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite …More

Enjoy a self-guided e-bike ride through the best of the Tweed hinterland, finishing at the award-winning Husk Farm Distillery. Starting from our Mooball location, opposite...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep, and Swan Valley with Lunch from Perth

Explore north of Perth and take an exciting full-day tour by coach to the world renowned Pinnacle Desert, an amazing moon landscape. Stop at the …More

Explore north of Perth and take an exciting full-day tour by coach to the world renowned Pinnacle Desert, an amazing moon landscape. Stop at the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT

See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history. …More

See inside the best buildings and historical-cultural sites. Local friendly guide. Hear untold stories and history....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$46
Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

Old Kempton Distillery, situated in Dysart House, Kempton Tasmania is full of history and amazing whisky. Learn the stories of Dysart House, visit our fully …More

Old Kempton Distillery, situated in Dysart House, Kempton Tasmania is full of history and amazing whisky. Learn the stories of Dysart House, visit our fully...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife at night with a local guide in their natural habitat. Use your torch to see the animals that come out …More

Visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife at night with a local guide in their natural habitat. Use your torch to see the animals that come out...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets …More

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Fremantle's True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Venture into Fremantle’s history and reveal the secret tales of a town whose tough residents created a much …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Venture into Fremantle’s history and reveal the secret tales of a town whose tough residents created a much...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

A guided tour of an award winning whisky distillery. This experience includes guided tasting of four single malt whiskies, the unique experience of comparing exactly …More

A guided tour of an award winning whisky distillery. This experience includes guided tasting of four single malt whiskies, the unique experience of comparing exactly...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Great Ocean Road: 90 Mins at 12 Apostles & Optional Helicopter

Embark on a full-day journey from Melbourne along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives. Follow the classic coastal route …More

Embark on a full-day journey from Melbourne along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives. Follow the classic coastal route...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
Perth's True Crime Tour

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Discover Perth’s darkest true crime tales intertwined with its shadowy past... Follow the trail on a guided tour …More

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Discover Perth’s darkest true crime tales intertwined with its shadowy past... Follow the trail on a guided tour...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Double Dive to South Solitary Island Coffs Harbour

You will be amazed the variety of Marine life! A mixture of fish from the tropics and sub-tropical varieties as well. At the Solitary Islands …More

You will be amazed the variety of Marine life! A mixture of fish from the tropics and sub-tropical varieties as well. At the Solitary Islands...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$186
Brisbane Tamborine Mountain Hop-On Hop-Off + Skywalk & Glow Worms

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest …More

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Small Group Daintree Rainforest and Aboriginal Coastal Adventure

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come …More

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$282
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. …More

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Delve into the unique and diverse bar scene of Adelaide, as you wander around the city. After months of research we combined Adelaide’s best laneway …More

Delve into the unique and diverse bar scene of Adelaide, as you wander around the city. After months of research we combined Adelaide’s best laneway...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$48
Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge

Extra stop: London Bridge. Reverse Great Ocean Rd route. Beat crowds/backlight for perfect photos. Late lunch at 3 PM, bring snacks. Spot kangaroos, koalas, parrots …More

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Extra stop: London Bridge. Reverse Great Ocean Rd route. Beat crowds/backlight for perfect photos. Late lunch at 3 PM, bring snacks. Spot kangaroos, koalas, parrots...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Charms of Hahndorf and Hills Full-day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Tour, where you’ll experience the best of both worlds! Discover the vibrant culture, historic …More

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Tour, where you’ll experience the best of both worlds! Discover the vibrant culture, historic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$133
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