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

Cape Tribulation Day Tour
A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and...
$140

30 minute Reef Scenic Flight
This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing...
$326

Whitehaven Beach Day Pass
Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your...
$111

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly...
$175

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...
$169

Explore the beauty of K'gari (Fraser Island) on a full-day tour from Noosa. With an experienced and passionate guide, discover what makes the island a...
$209

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...
$63

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...
$53

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...
$53

Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle...
$83

A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction)...
$279

An hour’s drive north of Brisbane, enjoy this 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. This small-group tour takes you through...
$262

Bribie Blast - 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience
Jetski the protected waters of the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park. It's a 30 km adrenaline blast. An expert jetski guide will quickly get you used...
$192

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out, are short on time, or want to enjoy a nice...
$127

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest...
$187

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling...
$234

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier...
$233

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...
$172

Take on a 20-metre abseil down the natural rock face of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, right in the heart of Brisbane. Few city adventures combine the...
$59

Luxury Whitsunday Sailing, Snorkelling & Island Adventure – 60ft Catamaran Escape the ordinary and experience the Whitsunday Islands aboard SV Wings III, a spacious custom-built...
$151

