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

XXXX Brewery Tour
Take a guided tour of Queensland’s famous XXXX Brewery to learn about its history and sample some of its best beers. See the raw ingredients...
$29

Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in...
$119

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax...
$181

Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and...
$38

Experience the Whitsundays' most established airport transfer service - your family-owned local experts for over 18 years! Skip taxi queues and travel comfortably from Proserpine...
$20

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time...
$146

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local...
$21

Book 50 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple...
$20

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver,...
$215

Enjoy spectacular views while you glide along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk on a Segway. A Segway is a great way to get around, it is...
$94

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist...
$167

A sail on board Lady Enid is like no other in Airlie Beach. A cut above, Lady Enid is the only premium Adults Only tour...
$73

Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary...
$48

Bushtucker Cultural Cruise in Mooloolaba
A relaxed lunchtime experience like no other on the Sunshine Coast with a focus on First Nations Culture and Sustainability. This Gourmet Bushtucker Cruise is...
$84

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the...
$49

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the...
$560

Town of 1770 Afternoon Cruise
This one hour amphibious joyride is fun for the whole family, with an entertaining commentary, breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife. An exciting and unusual vessel...
$32

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...
$193

Swim with Whales Gold Coast
Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim...
$307

CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 are a 3600 series cougar catamaran (36 ft in length) . These vessel are powered by twin...
$171

