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

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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

If you're looking for a personalized sightseeing experience in Melbourne, book this half-day or full-day customized tour with a private guide who will take you …More

If you're looking for a personalized sightseeing experience in Melbourne, book this half-day or full-day customized tour with a private guide who will take you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$666
Private Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne

A private, fully customisable Great Ocean Road journey from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles — ideal for couples, families and small groups who want to …More

A private, fully customisable Great Ocean Road journey from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles — ideal for couples, families and small groups who want to...

10 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$81
Half Day Swan Valley and Wildlife Park Tour

A scenic tour of the popular Swan Valley region packed full of amazing, authentic Australian experiences including local produce and wildlife encounters. …More

A scenic tour of the popular Swan Valley region packed full of amazing, authentic Australian experiences including local produce and wildlife encounters....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
Whitewater Sports rafting on the Yarra river

Are you ready for some adrenaline fuelled grade 2 white-water rafting? Look no further! Tackle Melbourne’s very own Yarra river in a two-person inflatable sports …More

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Are you ready for some adrenaline fuelled grade 2 white-water rafting? Look no further! Tackle Melbourne’s very own Yarra river in a two-person inflatable sports...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Private Sydney Multicultural Food Tour

A customised private food tour for 1-5 people, that gives you the chance to eat your way around the world via a selection of Sydney’s …More

A customised private food tour for 1-5 people, that gives you the chance to eat your way around the world via a selection of Sydney’s...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,016
Behind The Scenes Tour

Wines of distinction start in the vineyard. Discover terroir and how Cape Mentelle’s coastal location becomes the essence to our winemaking philosophies. Take your own …More

Wines of distinction start in the vineyard. Discover terroir and how Cape Mentelle’s coastal location becomes the essence to our winemaking philosophies. Take your own...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour - Flinders Chase

Immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness of the Flinders Chase National Park on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island. Keep your camera close by as …More

Immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness of the Flinders Chase National Park on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island. Keep your camera close by as...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$295
12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne

On this day trip from Melbourne, spend the morning at the 12 Apostles before heading to the Otway Fly for an afternoon adventure flying between …More

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On this day trip from Melbourne, spend the morning at the 12 Apostles before heading to the Otway Fly for an afternoon adventure flying between...

13 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray

See 2 cities in 1 day Get to explore underground, travel on a tram and paddle steamer. A relaxing day …More

See 2 cities in 1 day Get to explore underground, travel on a tram and paddle steamer. A relaxing day...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$218
Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour in Byron Bay

Find out why Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in this 2.5 hour experience. We will pick you …More

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Find out why Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing water sports in this 2.5 hour experience. We will pick you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Sydney Tour by Private Luxury Mercedes

Welcome to the next level of luxury touring. Choose a custom Full-Day 8-hour or a 4-hour Half-Day private Sydney tour, relaxing in a premium vehicle. …More

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Welcome to the next level of luxury touring. Choose a custom Full-Day 8-hour or a 4-hour Half-Day private Sydney tour, relaxing in a premium vehicle....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$698
Twilight Sail from Rottnest Island

Departing from Rottnest Island, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles as you step onboard and nibble on with shared antipasto as we sail off into …More

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Departing from Rottnest Island, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles as you step onboard and nibble on with shared antipasto as we sail off into...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$83
Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People

Experience Australia’s largest jet ski hire area in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island! This 30-minute self-drive adventure lets up to 4 riders rotate, giving everyone a …More

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Experience Australia’s largest jet ski hire area in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island! This 30-minute self-drive adventure lets up to 4 riders rotate, giving everyone a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$91
Pizza Making Party

Join with your colleagues, mates, family in a pizzas making class to experience our unique and secret menus.. …More

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Join with your colleagues, mates, family in a pizzas making class to experience our unique and secret menus.....

2 hours
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$113
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hiking, Highlights & Local tastes

Bruny is an island off an island off an island! Hike Bruny's stunning coast to the famous Bruny Island Arch, climb the stairs to 360° …More

Bruny is an island off an island off an island! Hike Bruny's stunning coast to the famous Bruny Island Arch, climb the stairs to 360°...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
Blue Mountains Tour with Featherdale & Scenic World

Discover the breathtaking Blue Mountains on a full-day tour from Sydney, combining Australian wildlife, waterfalls, rainforest and iconic mountain views. Start early at Featherdale Wildlife …More

Discover the breathtaking Blue Mountains on a full-day tour from Sydney, combining Australian wildlife, waterfalls, rainforest and iconic mountain views. Start early at Featherdale Wildlife...

9 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Sunrise Glow Brunswick River Kayak Tour

The Brunswick River is magical at dawn. Peaceful, tranquil, calm, still—it has it all. You can relax, reset, re-energize, and re-vitalize... Take it down a …More

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The Brunswick River is magical at dawn. Peaceful, tranquil, calm, still—it has it all. You can relax, reset, re-energize, and re-vitalize... Take it down a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$48
Colleen McCullough Home Tour On Norfolk Island

An exclusive escorted visit to Out Yenna, the beloved Norfolk Island home of internationally acclaimed author Colleen McCullough and her husband Ric Robinson. Guests step …More

An exclusive escorted visit to Out Yenna, the beloved Norfolk Island home of internationally acclaimed author Colleen McCullough and her husband Ric Robinson. Guests step...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$44
Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide

Experience an insider look at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House on this 1-hour guided walking tour with a Mandarin-speaking guide. Patrons must be …More

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Experience an insider look at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House on this 1-hour guided walking tour with a Mandarin-speaking guide. Patrons must be...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea

Living Legends is modelled closely on the Home of Rest for Horses in the United Kingdom where they aim to support equine research, education and …More

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Living Legends is modelled closely on the Home of Rest for Horses in the United Kingdom where they aim to support equine research, education and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$151
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