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

Australia, Oceania
Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter

Explore, Taste, and Connect with Camels on a guided Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter at Australia’s Largest Camel Farm! Join us at Summer Land Camels …More

Explore, Taste, and Connect with Camels on a guided Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter at Australia’s Largest Camel Farm! Join us at Summer Land Camels...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$17
Ultimate Blue Mountains and Wildlife Tour

We provide an experience, not just a tour. Be in the Blue Mountains National Park at sunset, a truly unique and magical experience. See Wallabies …More

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We provide an experience, not just a tour. Be in the Blue Mountains National Park at sunset, a truly unique and magical experience. See Wallabies...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$231
Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren Vale

A fantastic day exploring Hahndorf, the German Village & Adelaide's beautiful McLaren Vale wine region where you will enjoy wine tastings from some of the …More

A fantastic day exploring Hahndorf, the German Village & Adelaide's beautiful McLaren Vale wine region where you will enjoy wine tastings from some of the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" …More

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do"...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$347
Mt Barker Grape Escape

Meander through back roads to taste outstanding wines from four award-winning wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern, grown in cool climate …More

Meander through back roads to taste outstanding wines from four award-winning wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern, grown in cool climate...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$168
Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour

Enjoy a 2 & half hour tour aboard Nebraska II around Gantheume Bay while encountering Humpback Whales and the abundance of marine life Kalbarri has …More

Enjoy a 2 & half hour tour aboard Nebraska II around Gantheume Bay while encountering Humpback Whales and the abundance of marine life Kalbarri has...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

Discover over 160 years of family winemaking on your visit to Tyrrell’s, one of the oldest family owned wineries in Australia. Taste both current and …More

Discover over 160 years of family winemaking on your visit to Tyrrell’s, one of the oldest family owned wineries in Australia. Taste both current and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$53
Behind The Scenes Tour with Food & Wine Pairing

The ultimate experience at Cape Mentelle where you will first walk through the wine making process discussing what makes our wines so special in the …More

The ultimate experience at Cape Mentelle where you will first walk through the wine making process discussing what makes our wines so special in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
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$77
Mornington Peninsula Food and Wine Taste Trail

If you enjoy sampling the produce of the area, sample beer and wine as well as enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Then …More

If you enjoy sampling the produce of the area, sample beer and wine as well as enjoying the picturesque scenery of the Mornington Peninsula. Then...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Brisbane: Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of …More

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Hunter Gleann Private Tour- Indulgence Wine Tour (Full Day)

We are your exclusive chauffeured private guides to the Hunter Valley. We offer you the option to select the venues from our list or we …More

We are your exclusive chauffeured private guides to the Hunter Valley. We offer you the option to select the venues from our list or we...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$148
Wine Tasting Activity at Rymill Coonawarra

Go on a self-guided wine tasting activity, with the assistance of an experienced cellar door host ready to teach you about the wine and its …More

Go on a self-guided wine tasting activity, with the assistance of an experienced cellar door host ready to teach you about the wine and its...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
1 Hour Wine tasting at Ross Hill Wines in Orange NSW

Our Cellar Door is located on our Wallace Lane Vineyard at 1020m above sea level - one of the highest and coolest vineyards in Australia. …More

Our Cellar Door is located on our Wallace Lane Vineyard at 1020m above sea level - one of the highest and coolest vineyards in Australia....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$11
Hanging Rock E-Bike Adventure: Best Blue Mountains Lookout

*Effortless Access: Swap a gruelling 15km, 4-hour bushwalk for an easy, breathtaking e-bike cruise. You reach the Blue Mountains' most spectacular, off-the-beaten-path lookout without breaking …More

*Effortless Access: Swap a gruelling 15km, 4-hour bushwalk for an easy, breathtaking e-bike cruise. You reach the Blue Mountains' most spectacular, off-the-beaten-path lookout without breaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
‘Have a Go’ Clay Target Shooting - Victoria (Werribee)

Olympic and Commonwealth Gold Medallists Russell and Lauryn Mark formed Go Shooting in 1999. We are Australia’s largest and oldest corporate clay target shooting company. …More

Olympic and Commonwealth Gold Medallists Russell and Lauryn Mark formed Go Shooting in 1999. We are Australia’s largest and oldest corporate clay target shooting company....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$132
Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you …More

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Historic and Cultural Canberra Private Walking Tour

Discover Canberra’s historic and cultural gems on this private walking tour. Begin at Parliament House, marveling at its grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of …More

Discover Canberra’s historic and cultural gems on this private walking tour. Begin at Parliament House, marveling at its grand marble staircase and contrasting chambers of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Brisbane: Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with …More

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (32)
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$95
Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves …More

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Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves...

1 to 11 hours
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$2,702
Explore Sydney's Secrets In A Series Of Fun Cryptic Clues

Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app. In this trail you …More

Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app. In this trail you...

90 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
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