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

Queensland, Australia
Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm (Winter) or 6pm (Summer) 90min

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is …More

The best way to see Brisbane is from the river. This tour provides you with a stunning sunset (*seasonal) as the tour commences which is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (163)
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$41
Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

Jump on a Tuk Tuk, it is a great way to see beautiful Airlie Beach and mingle with the locals. Sit back and relax as …More

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Jump on a Tuk Tuk, it is a great way to see beautiful Airlie Beach and mingle with the locals. Sit back and relax as...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (288)
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$21
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with …More

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Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive

A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on …More

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A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (397)
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$70
Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba …More

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Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (101)
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$62
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been …More

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Visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat and get up close to Australian native flora and fauna. This wildlife experience just outside of Port Douglas has been...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (230)
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$35
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we …More

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (155)
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$53
Airlie Beach: 3-hour Cedar Creek Small-Group Eco Half-Day Tour

Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you …More

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Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (157)
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$66
1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays …More

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Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (145)
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$248
Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at …More

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Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (107)
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$132
2 Hour Sunset Sailing

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of …More

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$76
Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more …More

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Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure …More

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (73)
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$76
Night at the Aquarium Tour

As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Corals glow, colourful reef fish seek shelter and predators begin …More

As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Corals glow, colourful reef fish seek shelter and predators begin...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (106)
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$62
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel Tasting

Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over …More

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Experience the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel, home to the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer! This 4th generation locally owned family business exports their brews to over...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$16
Tamborine Mountain High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the …More

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Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$56
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to …More

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Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (233)
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$112
Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions …More

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (303)
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$66
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self …More

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (60)
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$83
Longreach: Half Day Nogo Station Experience

Nogo Station Experience – An Authentic Outback Adventure Join the Kinnon family for an insider’s journey into outback station life, filled with sights, sounds, and …More

Nogo Station Experience – An Authentic Outback Adventure Join the Kinnon family for an insider’s journey into outback station life, filled with sights, sounds, and...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (74)
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$127
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