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

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Boroughs of Melbourne - Signature Private City Tour

A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods. Australia’s undisputed capital of …More

A perfect, personalised introduction to Melbourne with plenty of highlights and hidden treasures in Melbourne’s urban heart and vibrant community neighbourhoods. Australia’s undisputed capital of...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$203
Experience SA Private Premium Wine Tour-Pickup from the Adelaide

This tour is about experiencing some of the greatest things available in the Barossa. This is a world class tour and yes it is also …More

This tour is about experiencing some of the greatest things available in the Barossa. This is a world class tour and yes it is also...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$280
Sydney South Coast to Country Private Tour | Grand Pacific Drive

Experience the stunning beaches, vistas and beauty of the South Coast as you travel the Grand Pacific Drive on this full-day, private tour. Walk the …More

Experience the stunning beaches, vistas and beauty of the South Coast as you travel the Grand Pacific Drive on this full-day, private tour. Walk the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney

Spend a day with an expert local guide in the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains at a pace and style tailored to suit you on this …More

Spend a day with an expert local guide in the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains at a pace and style tailored to suit you on this...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$1,395
Grand Hobart Walking Tour

See the best of Hobart on a 3-hour walking tour that combines a historical walk with a tour of Salamanca and Battery Point. With a …More

See the best of Hobart on a 3-hour walking tour that combines a historical walk with a tour of Salamanca and Battery Point. With a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (28)
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$42
Learn to Surf in Sydney Full Day Experience

Want to learn how to surf? Where could be better than Sydney, the heart of Australia's surfing culture. For a great, fun-filled introduction to surfing, …More

Want to learn how to surf? Where could be better than Sydney, the heart of Australia's surfing culture. For a great, fun-filled introduction to surfing,...

7 hours
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$123
Mt Conner 4WD Small Group Tour from Ayers Rock Resort inc Dinner

This is a unique and exclusive experience to Mt Conner, located 100-kilometers east of Uluru. This is the quintessential Aussie Outback experience. This fascinating tour …More

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This is a unique and exclusive experience to Mt Conner, located 100-kilometers east of Uluru. This is the quintessential Aussie Outback experience. This fascinating tour...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$280
Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin with Lunch

Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located …More

Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located...

9 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (253)
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$164
White Ridge Farm: Day Entry ticket

We are a small family owned business and very passionate about our animals. You can get up close and personal with the animals, feed, pat …More

We are a small family owned business and very passionate about our animals. You can get up close and personal with the animals, feed, pat...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (43)
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$24
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Melbourne Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Melbourne from a unique perspective! Get to know Melbourne on a city tour …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Melbourne from a unique perspective! Get to know Melbourne on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Dampier Peninsula & Aboriginal Communities from Broome (Optional Scenic Flight)

Our Dampier Peninsula all day tour allows you to explore the Dampier Peninsula in luxury - with the only tour company offering an on board …More

Our Dampier Peninsula all day tour allows you to explore the Dampier Peninsula in luxury - with the only tour company offering an on board...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (51)
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$269
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only

The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards, …More

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The Mornington Peninsula, located just over an hour from Melbourne, is one of Victoria's most picturesque coastal destinations. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling vineyards,...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats …More

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (320)
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$67
Brisbane Mini Segway Tour

A new and fun way to see Brisbane’s beautiful river city. Cruise along the river and inner city with our experienced guides — a great way …More

A new and fun way to see Brisbane’s beautiful river city. Cruise along the river and inner city with our experienced guides — a great way...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (193)
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$42
Walking with Wild Kangaroos Private Half-Day Trip from Sydney

This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos …More

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This is no tour around a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, we head to one of a number of areas where you are likely to see wild kangaroos...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$263
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven …More

Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven...

11 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (189)
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$196
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is …More

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson

Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your …More

Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay

Learn to surf and ride a wave like a pro! Join this amazing surf experience on Byron Bay's best beaches. Before every lesson, the surfing conditions are …More

Learn to surf and ride a wave like a pro! Join this amazing surf experience on Byron Bay's best beaches. Before every lesson, the surfing conditions are...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
2 Hour Private Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching Session and Ride

Walking is okay, but with a mountain bike you and your friends will cover more ground, increase your chance of chasing some wildlife, get a …More

Walking is okay, but with a mountain bike you and your friends will cover more ground, increase your chance of chasing some wildlife, get a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$153
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