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

Queensland, Australia
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp …More

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Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Waterfalls

This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach. …More

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This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
1hr Jet Ski Safari

The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill …More

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The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$161
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two …More

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$308
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook …More

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You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$118
Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour

See the Whitsunday hinterland like a local on this four hour sightseeing bus tour from Airlie Beach. Start at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, one of …More

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See the Whitsunday hinterland like a local on this four hour sightseeing bus tour from Airlie Beach. Start at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, one of...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
Port Douglas to Palm Cove ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 Pax

When you're heading from the charming town of Port Douglas to the serene shores of Palm Cove your journey promises to be stress-free and sublime. …More

When you're heading from the charming town of Port Douglas to the serene shores of Palm Cove your journey promises to be stress-free and sublime....

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$140
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Full Day

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the …More

Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a …More

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$346
Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches

Discover North Stradbroke Island on a small-group eco day tour from Brisbane, featuring wild koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and beautiful beaches. Travel by ferry to …More

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Discover North Stradbroke Island on a small-group eco day tour from Brisbane, featuring wild koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and beautiful beaches. Travel by ferry to...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$140
Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Walk, Magical Swim & Heavenly Lunch

There is nothing else like this in the Daintree! GORGEOUS 1 HOUR WALK TO A SECRET WATERFALL We have been given exclusive access to this …More

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There is nothing else like this in the Daintree! GORGEOUS 1 HOUR WALK TO A SECRET WATERFALL We have been given exclusive access to this...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Deluxe Springbrook & Mt Tamborine Glow Worms and famous Skywalk

See two areas in the one day!! Springbrook and Mt Tamborine ! WOW !! great for short visits as we will show you as much …More

See two areas in the one day!! Springbrook and Mt Tamborine ! WOW !! great for short visits as we will show you as much...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$133
Best of Brisbane Walking Tour: All Sights & Hidden Gems

Experience the most comprehensive walking tour Brisbane has to offer with a guide who calls the city home. We limit groups to just 8 guests, …More

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Experience the most comprehensive walking tour Brisbane has to offer with a guide who calls the city home. We limit groups to just 8 guests,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to …More

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The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Beach Sunrise with the Wallabies

The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos. …More

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The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$90
Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over …More

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Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
Trinity Inlet Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire in Cairns

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, …More

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery,...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$188
Matador Whitsundays

Set sail aboard Matador, a legendary racing yacht, and explore the breathtaking Whitsundays. Glide through turquoise waters, past lush islands and stunning white sandy beaches. …More

Set sail aboard Matador, a legendary racing yacht, and explore the breathtaking Whitsundays. Glide through turquoise waters, past lush islands and stunning white sandy beaches....

2 days Free Cancellation
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$347
40 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute …More

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This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$415
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise. "Best of Island" includes return boat …More

Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise. "Best of Island" includes return boat...

375 to 465 minutes Free Cancellation
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