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

Queensland, Australia
Don't just Visit Brisbane - Experience our Moreton Bay Safari

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours …More

Our Jetski Safari Tours from Brisbane to Moreton Bay are popular and rated the Best 5 Star Adventure in Brisbane. Our team from Jetski Tours...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$309
Whitsundays Day Cruise: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests …More

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Tully River White Water Sports Rafting Half day ex Mission Beach

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning …More

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger

Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port …More

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Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$121
Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

Explore the beautiful bays and coastline of Airlie Beach on a jet ski! Glide through the turquoise waters at high speed, with the chance to …More

Explore the beautiful bays and coastline of Airlie Beach on a jet ski! Glide through the turquoise waters at high speed, with the chance to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$138
K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed …More

Explore the beauty of Fraser Island on a full-day tour from Rainbow Beach by purpose-built 4WD vehicle. Discover what makes the island a World Heritage-listed...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$209
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you …More

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$105
Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast.  You'll enjoy a guided …More

Spend a morning exploring the World Heritage Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge on this small-group tour from the Gold Coast.  You'll enjoy a guided...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Tour from Gold Coast

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is …More

Join us for an unforgettable night in the rainforest after dark! On this tour we guide you through the ancient rainforest at night. This is...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (230)
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$87
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green …More

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness …More

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Noosa Everglade Kayak -South/Noosa End - Searching for Stingrays!

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and …More

Winner of Australia's Most Magical Experience 2022 and Noosa's most accessible Everglades experience. The Southern Everglades are just moments from the heart of Noosa and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (270)
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$55
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, …More

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim,...

10 hours
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$230
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to …More

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine …More

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years. Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably between Proserpine...

35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34
Mosaic Art Classes Brisbane: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

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

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Lady Enid Sailing and Snorkeling Day Trip including Whitehaven Beach

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the …More

A true sailing experience through the Whitsunday Islands on board the rare Australian classic yacht Lady Enid for adults only. Take a turn at the...

9 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$207
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast. …More

The Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour is Australia’s largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour and one the most exciting adventure on the Gold Coast....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$102
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native …More

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (646)
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$76
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