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

Queensland, Australia
Eumundi Markets, Kenilworth, and Ginger Factory Tour with Lunch

Escape into the Sunshine Coast hinterland on a small-group day tour that packs three local favourites into one easy, well-paced day. Your first stop is …More

Escape into the Sunshine Coast hinterland on a small-group day tour that packs three local favourites into one easy, well-paced day. Your first stop is...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Gold Coast: HOHO - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest …More

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
30 Minutes Virtual Reality Gaming Experience in Southport

Experience total immersion as you tackle new worlds and trippy adventures with pinpoint accuracy. Our category first, 360° arena blurs the line between reality and …More

Experience total immersion as you tackle new worlds and trippy adventures with pinpoint accuracy. Our category first, 360° arena blurs the line between reality and...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$42
Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea …More

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$235
Stand Up Paddle Board Rental in Sunshine Coast

Experience something amazing on this self guided experience. The Pumicestone Passage in Caloundra is like no other waterway on the Sunshine Coast. You can be …More

Experience something amazing on this self guided experience. The Pumicestone Passage in Caloundra is like no other waterway on the Sunshine Coast. You can be...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$19
Foiling Basics Instruction, from 0 to Hero

Hydrofoiling is the fastest growing waterport on the planet. The skills from our classes will transfer to Surf Foiling, Wing Foiling and Kite Foiling. We …More

Hydrofoiling is the fastest growing waterport on the planet. The skills from our classes will transfer to Surf Foiling, Wing Foiling and Kite Foiling. We...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$210
Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic …More

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$361
Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of …More

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$377
Adventure to Moreton Island Day Pass Experience

This activity offers an unforgettable experience on one of Australia’s most pristine islands. Guests can snorkel the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks, enjoy thrilling sand tobogganing, or …More

This activity offers an unforgettable experience on one of Australia’s most pristine islands. Guests can snorkel the iconic Tangalooma Wrecks, enjoy thrilling sand tobogganing, or...

8 hours
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$104
Crystal Adventure Tour

Crystals Canyon in the Cairns and Tropical North packs a half-day of abseiling, waterfall swimming, rainforest walks, and rock jumps into a guided canyoning adventure. …More

Crystals Canyon in the Cairns and Tropical North packs a half-day of abseiling, waterfall swimming, rainforest walks, and rock jumps into a guided canyoning adventure....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$203
Craft Your Own Liqueur at Tamborine Mountain

Delve into the art of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Start your journey with a welcome drink, then enjoy a curated tasting of our …More

Delve into the art of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Start your journey with a welcome drink, then enjoy a curated tasting of our...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef …More

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$240
6 Person Half Cabin Boat - 2 hour hire - NO BOAT LICENCE REQUIRED

Explore the stunning waterways of Exclusive North Bribie Island with Bill's Boat Hire's 6 Person Half Cabin Boat for 2 hours, perfect for family outings …More

Explore the stunning waterways of Exclusive North Bribie Island with Bill's Boat Hire's 6 Person Half Cabin Boat for 2 hours, perfect for family outings...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$156
Fitzroy and Green Island From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the …More

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
Brisbane and Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 5 Stops

The Gold Coast & Brisbane Pub Crawl begins and ends at Archerfield Airport There’s no fun in doing this solo, so we have a minimum …More

The Gold Coast & Brisbane Pub Crawl begins and ends at Archerfield Airport There’s no fun in doing this solo, so we have a minimum...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,205
One Hump Camel Farm and Wine Tour

Experience the magic of Queensland’s largest camel dairy operation at Summer Land Camel Farm. Start your day with a morning tea before being guided by …More

Experience the magic of Queensland’s largest camel dairy operation at Summer Land Camel Farm. Start your day with a morning tea before being guided by...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Sunshine Coast and Noosa Wine, Beer and Whisky Private Tour

The Clouds vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed with opportunity to taste …More

The Clouds vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed with opportunity to taste...

6 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$168
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove. …More

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove....

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Cairns airport to port Douglas private Transfers one way

Port Douglas's first zero emissions luxury chauffeur service, consisting of a fleet of electric Tesla Model 3 and 2021Mercedes-Benz V-Class V250 , Toyota We pride …More

Port Douglas's first zero emissions luxury chauffeur service, consisting of a fleet of electric Tesla Model 3 and 2021Mercedes-Benz V-Class V250 , Toyota We pride...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$156
Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship  in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you …More

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship  in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,289
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