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

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Shore Excursion Melbourne, Sights, Kangaroos, Koalas Lunch & Wine

A truly fabulous tour, relaxed and informative, with a qualified local guide. Valued Signature Tour Partner with Australian Shore Excursions Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes …More

A truly fabulous tour, relaxed and informative, with a qualified local guide. Valued Signature Tour Partner with Australian Shore Excursions Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$281
Mt Buller Day Trip from Melbourne

Take a day trip to Mt Buller and spend a full day in the snow. The tour departs early at 4,25am which will allow you …More

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Take a day trip to Mt Buller and spend a full day in the snow. The tour departs early at 4,25am which will allow you...

15 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Historical Alice Tour

Immerse yourself into the history of Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of …More

Immerse yourself into the history of Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$133
Phillip Island Full-Day Tour from Melbourne with Penguin Parade

Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can …More

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Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$103
Private Driver Sydney in a Luxury Mercedes

Your private driver offers a flexible departure to see Sydney your way. Whether it’s a tour day, a wedding, a special occasion or a mix …More

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Your private driver offers a flexible departure to see Sydney your way. Whether it’s a tour day, a wedding, a special occasion or a mix...

6 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$558
Reef & Whitehaven Spectacular - ~60 Minute Helicopter Tour

Please Note: Weight Limits Apply* Looking to fill something from your bucket list? This is the tour for you! This one hour helicopter tour gives …More

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Please Note: Weight Limits Apply* Looking to fill something from your bucket list? This is the tour for you! This one hour helicopter tour gives...

1 to 2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$745
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers

The Affordable, No Hassle Way to Enjoy The Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas. Our Return Shared Attraction Shuttle Operates between Port Douglas and the Mossman …More

The Affordable, No Hassle Way to Enjoy The Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas. Our Return Shared Attraction Shuttle Operates between Port Douglas and the Mossman...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$28
Swan Valley Region Private Day Tours

This is a private tour for you and your group only. The day offers a broad overview of the region and is not simply a …More

This is a private tour for you and your group only. The day offers a broad overview of the region and is not simply a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$182
Melbourne Sights & Sounds Private Tour

Melbourne, often described as one of world’s most liveable cities, is also one of the world’s most multi-cultural. We have everything on our doorstep from …More

Melbourne, often described as one of world’s most liveable cities, is also one of the world’s most multi-cultural. We have everything on our doorstep from...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Private Great Ocean Road Tour – One-Day & Multi-Day Options

Culture Quest Tours is for travellers who want the Great Ocean Road to feel personal, not simply completed. Your group travels privately, with the experience …More

Culture Quest Tours is for travellers who want the Great Ocean Road to feel personal, not simply completed. Your group travels privately, with the experience...

1 day 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour

This 4.5 hours ( including travel from /to Adelaide CBD base) tour is designed for small private groups up to 12 people maximum. Please note …More

This 4.5 hours ( including travel from /to Adelaide CBD base) tour is designed for small private groups up to 12 people maximum. Please note...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour

This 4.5 hours tour would be for your group only in our premium 4WD Land Cruiser Prado. The proposed Itinerary is a guide only and …More

This 4.5 hours tour would be for your group only in our premium 4WD Land Cruiser Prado. The proposed Itinerary is a guide only and...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach

Jump out of a plane from up to 8,000 or 15,000 feet in the air (2,438 or 4,572 meters) on this 2 hour tandem skydiving …More

Jump out of a plane from up to 8,000 or 15,000 feet in the air (2,438 or 4,572 meters) on this 2 hour tandem skydiving...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$305
Bungle Bungle Day Trip from Broome - Fly, 4WD, Walk

Experience the best of what the West Kimberley has to offer in one day. So famous is Australia's Bungle Bungle range, they hardly need an …More

Experience the best of what the West Kimberley has to offer in one day. So famous is Australia's Bungle Bungle range, they hardly need an...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,347
McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries. Best itinerary.

Visiting 2 wine regions in the one day tour makes this tour so good. Wine Tours 74 cellar doors just in McLaren Vale and 60 …More

Visiting 2 wine regions in the one day tour makes this tour so good. Wine Tours 74 cellar doors just in McLaren Vale and 60...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$139
2-Night Byron Bay Surf Camp

This 2-night Bryon Bay Surf Camp is the best way to experience Australia’s coolest surf town. After your arrival everything is taken care of including …More

This 2-night Bryon Bay Surf Camp is the best way to experience Australia’s coolest surf town. After your arrival everything is taken care of including...

2 days
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$226
Whale Watching by Sea Kayak in Batemans Bay

This is the best way to use a Carbon Neutral travel to find migrating whales as they cruise north in Winter and south in Spring …More

This is the best way to use a Carbon Neutral travel to find migrating whales as they cruise north in Winter and south in Spring...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour

Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and …More

Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$484
'56 Chevrolet 3-hr Melbourne Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)

Let me open that door for you! d'Luxe Classic Car Tours offer personalised day tour experiences in America's favourite cars from the fifties for a …More

Let me open that door for you! d'Luxe Classic Car Tours offer personalised day tour experiences in America's favourite cars from the fifties for a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$379
Taste of Melbourne Food Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour to explore a slice of the Melbourne culinary scene. During this food journey, follow a guide to a selection of …More

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour to explore a slice of the Melbourne culinary scene. During this food journey, follow a guide to a selection of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
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