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

Australia, Oceania
4-Night Murray River Cruise on the classic Murray Princess

All aboard a classic paddle wheeler for an unforgettable 4-night cruise along the Murray River that takes you into the Australian outback. Discover the rich …More

All aboard a classic paddle wheeler for an unforgettable 4-night cruise along the Murray River that takes you into the Australian outback. Discover the rich...

5 days
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$1,830
2 Day Daintree Rainforest and Outback Tour

Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest …More

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Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$302
3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Small-Group Grampian Great Ocean Road

Between Adelaide to Melbourne stretches the treacherous shipwreck coastline, rugged mountain ranges and miles of natural bushland rich in wildlife and Aboriginal history.  Explore the …More

Between Adelaide to Melbourne stretches the treacherous shipwreck coastline, rugged mountain ranges and miles of natural bushland rich in wildlife and Aboriginal history.  Explore the...

3 days
4.7 (44)
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$666
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD

Con-X-ion provide door to door transfer services to/from Sydney airport to your Sydney CBD accommodation. Drivers are carefully chosen to provide the highest level of …More

Con-X-ion provide door to door transfer services to/from Sydney airport to your Sydney CBD accommodation. Drivers are carefully chosen to provide the highest level of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.4 (68)
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$25
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

Let Emu Run Experience transfer you from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort on our comfortable coach with air conditioning and an on board toilet. …More

Let Emu Run Experience transfer you from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort on our comfortable coach with air conditioning and an on board toilet....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.7 (46)
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$186
Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Experience

Jump on the Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer for a single loop of Sydney Harbour on a rocket sightseeing tour the whole family will …More

Jump on the Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer for a single loop of Sydney Harbour on a rocket sightseeing tour the whole family will...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
3.8 (91)
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$22
Prima - Overnight Sailing Experience of the Whitsundays

The homely monohull sailing yacht Prima offers you the best in a Whitsunday Islands adventure. With only 12 guests on board, leave the crowds behind …More

The homely monohull sailing yacht Prima offers you the best in a Whitsunday Islands adventure. With only 12 guests on board, leave the crowds behind...

2 days
4.7 (42)
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$408
7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Cultural and Adventure Tour

Unleash your inner adventurer on this epic seven-day overland tour from Uluru to Adelaide through Australia's untamed outback. Feel connected to the Country as you …More

Unleash your inner adventurer on this epic seven-day overland tour from Uluru to Adelaide through Australia's untamed outback. Feel connected to the Country as you...

7 days
4.9 (30)
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$1,253
Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Wildlife Park and Lunch

Discover the Great Ocean Road from the comfort of your premium seat on board our luxury midi-coach - with our Window Seat Guarantee for every …More

Discover the Great Ocean Road from the comfort of your premium seat on board our luxury midi-coach - with our Window Seat Guarantee for every...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$172
Huon Valley Wine and Cider Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania

Pickup from your Hotel or Accommodation within 5km of Hobart CBD (approx. 9.30am) The day will start with a drive to a local family-owned vineyard …More

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Pickup from your Hotel or Accommodation within 5km of Hobart CBD (approx. 9.30am) The day will start with a drive to a local family-owned vineyard...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Oyster Farm Tour with Hotel Pick-up and return from Port Lincoln

Hotel pickup in Port Lincoln and return transfers to Coffin Bay to attend our award-winning Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience. Wade out into …More

Hotel pickup in Port Lincoln and return transfers to Coffin Bay to attend our award-winning Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience. Wade out into...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
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$98
Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike

Combine the best of both worlds on a private customised Trike and Mustang day tour. Turn heads and feel the wind in your hair on …More

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Combine the best of both worlds on a private customised Trike and Mustang day tour. Turn heads and feel the wind in your hair on...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$342
Sydney Airport Private Car Departure Transfer

End your stay in Sydney in style and enjoy the convenience and comfort of a luxury transfer from your Sydney accommodation to Sydney Airport. Don't …More

End your stay in Sydney in style and enjoy the convenience and comfort of a luxury transfer from your Sydney accommodation to Sydney Airport. Don't...

15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$172
Tannin Road: Daily Margaret River Wine Tour (Departs Dunsborough)

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take …More

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
Hidden Adelaide: Laneways and Street Art Tour

This unique walking tour will take you off the main roads and into the city’s laneways and back streets, where vibrant street art breathes life …More

This unique walking tour will take you off the main roads and into the city’s laneways and back streets, where vibrant street art breathes life...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (11)
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$45
Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in …More

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Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$630
Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi

The team at Dive Centre Bondi is passionate about delivering exceptional dive training. With small groups and attention to detail, we pride ourselves in ensuring …More

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The team at Dive Centre Bondi is passionate about delivering exceptional dive training. With small groups and attention to detail, we pride ourselves in ensuring...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$90
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Join a morning city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and …More

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Join a morning city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Fremantle Electric Bike Tour

Fremantle must be the most perfect location for an electric bike tour in Australia, with an abundance of bike lanes, leafy streets and history. The …More

Fremantle must be the most perfect location for an electric bike tour in Australia, with an abundance of bike lanes, leafy streets and history. The...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
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$114
Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Private Shuttle

An Affordable, Hassle-Free Private Shuttle Transfer option for all Group Sizes who require a Door-to-Door Transfer to Port Douglas from Cairns Airport with no other …More

An Affordable, Hassle-Free Private Shuttle Transfer option for all Group Sizes who require a Door-to-Door Transfer to Port Douglas from Cairns Airport with no other...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$116
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