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

Sydney, Australia
Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch

Meet Australia's iconic koalas and kangaroos on a small-group wildlife adventure from Sydney to the Australian Reptile Park! Enjoy a special koala meeting, friendly kangaroo …More

Meet Australia's iconic koalas and kangaroos on a small-group wildlife adventure from Sydney to the Australian Reptile Park! Enjoy a special koala meeting, friendly kangaroo...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$265
Blue Mountains Day Tour with Zoo and Scenic World Japanese Guide

Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour featuring breathtaking views and unique wildlife experiences. Just a short drive from Sydney …More

Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour featuring breathtaking views and unique wildlife experiences. Just a short drive from Sydney...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Sydney Harbour 4-Course Starlight Dinner Cruise (Darling Harbour)

Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard the our flagship vessel MV Sydney 2000, departing from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf. Take …More

Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard the our flagship vessel MV Sydney 2000, departing from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf. Take...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s most popular attractions at your own pace with this Sydney combo pass. Select from SEA …More

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s most popular attractions at your own pace with this Sydney combo pass. Select from SEA...

30 to 60 days Free Cancellation
4.5 (275)
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$34
Sydney Harbour 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise (Darling Harbour)

Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the upper deck with optional guranteed window seating, superb …More

Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the upper deck with optional guranteed window seating, superb...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$76
Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Whale Sighting Guarantee

See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a Sydney whale-watching cruise. From Circular Quay, this open-water cruise will take you through the …More

See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a Sydney whale-watching cruise. From Circular Quay, this open-water cruise will take you through the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$73
Sydney Harbour Kayak Adventure - for FIT PEOPLE!

Come enjoy a morning sea kayak adventure on Sydney's beautiful harbour. No engine noise or fumes, just the sound of your paddle in the water …More

Come enjoy a morning sea kayak adventure on Sydney's beautiful harbour. No engine noise or fumes, just the sound of your paddle in the water...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Sydney's Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking Eco Tour (Fully Guided)

Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided …More

Experience an authentic eco kayaking tour through Middle Harbour, where conservation, quiet waterways, and immersive nature experiences come before crowds & noise. This fully guided...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$117
Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House while your cruise ship is in port to experience one of the world’s most famous performing …More

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Take a guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House while your cruise ship is in port to experience one of the world’s most famous performing...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (154)
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$34
Sunset Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular …More

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Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$104
Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

Escape the city and discover the best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a private full-day tour from Sydney. Travel in comfort and …More

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Escape the city and discover the best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a private full-day tour from Sydney. Travel in comfort and...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$192
Sydney Full-Day Private Tour: Harbour, Bondi & Coastal Walks

Discover Sydney beyond the postcard on a private eight-hour tour combining its world-famous harbour icons, coastal scenery and character-filled neighbourhoods. Following pickup from your Sydney …More

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Discover Sydney beyond the postcard on a private eight-hour tour combining its world-famous harbour icons, coastal scenery and character-filled neighbourhoods. Following pickup from your Sydney...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Sydney Combo: Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Cruise

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group …More

Proud winner of the 2025 Tour Operator of the year. Guaranteed small group tour, maximum of 14 people. We are the only luxury small group...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Learn to Surf at Sydney's Maroubra Beach

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with …More

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Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Jazz Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

This 3-hour lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour is a great way to entertain your guests for every occasion. Experience a great atmosphere, a delicious lunch …More

This 3-hour lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour is a great way to entertain your guests for every occasion. Experience a great atmosphere, a delicious lunch...

3 hours
4.5 (127)
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$83
Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

Small group, relaxing guided kayak tour that lets you admire the stunning environment of Manly Cove and learn a little history about the local area. …More

Small group, relaxing guided kayak tour that lets you admire the stunning environment of Manly Cove and learn a little history about the local area....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake …More

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Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$59
Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons

Where a wealth of captivating historical tales from its days as a penal colony for English prisoners meets sunny skies, blue seas, and tasteful neighborhoods. …More

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Where a wealth of captivating historical tales from its days as a penal colony for English prisoners meets sunny skies, blue seas, and tasteful neighborhoods....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$146
All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Cruise inc Private Yacht Club Lunch

A luxury small-group harbour cruise with lunch at an exclusive private yacht club with Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race heritage. With a maximum 8 guests …More

A luxury small-group harbour cruise with lunch at an exclusive private yacht club with Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race heritage. With a maximum 8 guests...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$320
Private 90 minute Sydney Harbour Twilight Champagne Cruise

The golden hour is settling over Sydney as you board at Campbells Cove, a short stroll from Circular Quay. From the historic Rocks you head …More

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The golden hour is settling over Sydney as you board at Campbells Cove, a short stroll from Circular Quay. From the historic Rocks you head...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$1,052
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