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

New South Wales, Australia
PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace …More

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$279
Gin + Rum Tasting Trail Tour at Husk Farm Distillery

A incredible taste of the region. Learn about the area, the geology and why this is a great place to make spirits that reflect this …More

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A incredible taste of the region. Learn about the area, the geology and why this is a great place to make spirits that reflect this...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
Half-Day Private Discover Dive at Australia's Iconic Beach

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to …More

Ready to try scuba diving? Scuba diving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. It's like being a kid again—you get to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$365
Sydney Harbour 3-Course Early Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether …More

Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by …More

Journey through Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With drinks included, you will be “Edutained” by...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience

A visit to Sydney is not complete without a tour to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Sydney Scenic Private Tours offers a truly unforgettable …More

A visit to Sydney is not complete without a tour to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Sydney Scenic Private Tours offers a truly unforgettable...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$208
Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the …More

Aboriginal Blue Mountains Day Tour--The Catherine’s Walk, unites you with the cultural roots of Australia’s first inhabitants and gives you a great experience of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$288
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of …More

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220 …More

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Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive over the Hunter Region, just north of Sydney. Freefall from altitude at speeds of over 220...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$263
Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience …More

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$240
Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3 …More

Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay's finest! We kick things off at 11 AM and will head to 3 local Breweries and …More

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay's finest! We kick things off at 11 AM and will head to 3 local Breweries and...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region. …More

This 10-minute helicopter flight is for those who are in a hurry but would still like to experience the highlights of the hunter wine region....

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning …More

Travel to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in a luxury vehicle and see all the highlights of the Blue Mountains National Park. You'll enjoy morning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$241
Blue Mountains Sunset Nature-based & Waterfall Tour from Sydney

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture …More

Avoid the crowds on this relaxed exploration of the Blue Mountains! Enjoy the changing moods of the region in the late afternoon sunlight and capture...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting

Ivanhoe Wines specialises in boutique and premium wines and are not available in bottle shops. Our wines are exclusively available from our Cellar Door. Our …More

Ivanhoe Wines specialises in boutique and premium wines and are not available in bottle shops. Our wines are exclusively available from our Cellar Door. Our...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Big Night Out Pub Crawl

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza, …More

Get entry to 4 venues + 4 drinks for a fraction of the price plus you meet new friends along the way! There's free pizza,...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of …More

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tweed River. Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies in the river, trap live mud crabs & learn about …More

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Tweed River. Feed the local pelicans, pump for yabbies in the river, trap live mud crabs & learn about...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Mosaic Art Classes Sydney: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Sydney. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the …More

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Sydney. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
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