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

New South Wales, Australia
Glow Worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

Be impressed by the outstanding Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (UNESCO listed). Hike through ancient rainforests and take memorable photos at a breathtaking lookout. Re-connect to …More

Be impressed by the outstanding Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (UNESCO listed). Hike through ancient rainforests and take memorable photos at a breathtaking lookout. Re-connect to...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Virtual Room - 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive …More

The future of entertainment is now here with Virtual Room – the world’s best team-based VR experience located in central Sydney. Experience a truly immersive...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$38
Sydney’s Chinatown Street Food and Stories Walking Tour

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this …More

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Half-Day Jervis Bay Sea Kayak Tour

An outdoor experience like no other, you'll have the opportunity to paddle to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches with the whitest sand in the …More

An outdoor experience like no other, you'll have the opportunity to paddle to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches with the whitest sand in the...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$103
Blue Mountains-Sydney Zoo, Scenic World from Sydney All-Inclusive

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on this full-day comfortable coach tour from Sydney. Visit Sydney Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos and other native …More

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on this full-day comfortable coach tour from Sydney. Visit Sydney Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos and other native...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (235)
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$131
Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience

Travel with the highest award winning tour service in the Hunter Valley Join us on our full day wine tasting experience where you will enjoy …More

Travel with the highest award winning tour service in the Hunter Valley Join us on our full day wine tasting experience where you will enjoy...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience

This is a truly unique and memorable experience for discerning wine and food connoisseurs. Guided by our inhouse wine expert, your seated tasting experience will …More

This is a truly unique and memorable experience for discerning wine and food connoisseurs. Guided by our inhouse wine expert, your seated tasting experience will...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$56
Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin

Love wine? Love Cheese? But are not sure what wine to serve with what cheese? You’re not alone and this is the tour for you. …More

Love wine? Love Cheese? But are not sure what wine to serve with what cheese? You’re not alone and this is the tour for you....

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

Our Harvest the Hunter Horse and Carriage Wine Tour offered by Hunter Valley Horses is a unique way to experience the Hunter Valley with its …More

Our Harvest the Hunter Horse and Carriage Wine Tour offered by Hunter Valley Horses is a unique way to experience the Hunter Valley with its...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of …More

AEA Luxury Tours is the proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, will operate for a minimum of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
Private Luxury Tour: Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Choose the luxury option and take a private tour of the Blue Mountains World Heritage...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$246
Sydney: Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure as a Small Group Day Tour

Experience the very best of the Blue Mountains in one unforgettable day trip leaving from Sydney. Travel in a small group of up to 15 …More

Experience the very best of the Blue Mountains in one unforgettable day trip leaving from Sydney. Travel in a small group of up to 15...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$198
PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

This full day tour is for only your family or friends with our professional guide to the World Heritage Blue Mountains. No waiting around for …More

This full day tour is for only your family or friends with our professional guide to the World Heritage Blue Mountains. No waiting around for...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (137)
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$299
Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Premium Wine Tasting

Our seated Premium Wine Tasting is fun and informative, while tasting some fabulous premium wines paired with a delicious cheese plate. Learn some of the …More

Our seated Premium Wine Tasting is fun and informative, while tasting some fabulous premium wines paired with a delicious cheese plate. Learn some of the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$31
Golden Glow Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city …More

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Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Sydney Street Art & Food Tour

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going …More

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$64
Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts …More

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience, designed entirely around your interests. Explore Sydney with a knowledgeable local host who adjusts...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
Small Group Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural …More

Enjoy the only small group day tour from Sydney to Canberra, the capital of Australia, to explore the city's attractions, cultural institutions and beautiful natural...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (123)
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$143
Eden Shore Excursion: 2-Hour Scenic Beaches & Lookouts Tour

Arriving in Eden by cruise ship with limited time? Want wild coastal nature and time left to explore the town? Our 2-Hour Nature Highlights Shore …More

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Arriving in Eden by cruise ship with limited time? Want wild coastal nature and time left to explore the town? Our 2-Hour Nature Highlights Shore...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (60)
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$104
From Byron -Learn to Surf Half day Tour

Surf, explore and experience Byron like a local. Go beyond the usual surf lesson and discover some of the Northern Rivers’ best waves with our …More

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Surf, explore and experience Byron like a local. Go beyond the usual surf lesson and discover some of the Northern Rivers’ best waves with our...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
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