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

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Valleys of Vino Full Day Tour

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs. …More

Enjoy the comforts of our luxury Mercedes vehicles. Unlike others we include a chef-prepared lunch in our tour price. There are no hidden extra costs....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Tannin Road: Daily Margaret River Wine Tour

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take …More

A little less crowded. A lot more considered. Discover Margaret River wine with Tannin Road, where small groups, great wines and thoughtfully curated itineraries take...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$139
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of …More

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three …More

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Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$77
Sydney Harbour Bridge Kayak & Breakfast Tour

Experience Sydney from the water in a way most visitors never do. Paddle under the iconic Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House while enjoying …More

Experience Sydney from the water in a way most visitors never do. Paddle under the iconic Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House while enjoying...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera …More

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
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 …More

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...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs

Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the …More

Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour

A Whale Watching tour with Naturaliste Charters provides visitors with the opportunity to view Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales, and the rare Blue Whales on their northern …More

A Whale Watching tour with Naturaliste Charters provides visitors with the opportunity to view Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales, and the rare Blue Whales on their northern...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

Sea World Whale Watch is the Gold Coast’s Closest Operator to the Humpback Highway; spend less time in transit and more time with the whales! …More

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Sea World Whale Watch is the Gold Coast’s Closest Operator to the Humpback Highway; spend less time in transit and more time with the whales!...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

Sail to the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles during a relaxing, afternoon cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Moor at a secluded island with pristine white-sand …More

Sail to the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles during a relaxing, afternoon cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. Moor at a secluded island with pristine white-sand...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$259
VIP Swan Valley Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Wine & Gourmet Experience

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to …More

This tour is without question the finest quality wine tour on offer to the Swan Valley. With guaranteed small groups (maximum 10 guests) avoid to...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$156
Pippies 3 Day/2 Night K'gari (Fraser Island) Adventure

Visit World Heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) with Pippies’ K’gari Adventures on the ultimate Australian beach 4×4 driving and camping adventure. Led by an experienced …More

Visit World Heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) with Pippies’ K’gari Adventures on the ultimate Australian beach 4×4 driving and camping adventure. Led by an experienced...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$468
Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

Explore the Blue Mountains National Park–including Wentworth Falls, Jamison Valley, Echo Point and the Three Sisters–with an experienced local guide who will show you the …More

Explore the Blue Mountains National Park–including Wentworth Falls, Jamison Valley, Echo Point and the Three Sisters–with an experienced local guide who will show you the...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$141
Cairns: Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite …More

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour with Healesville Sanctuary

Experience a full-day small-group tour that blends native wildlife encounters with wine tasting in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne, begin with a visit …More

Experience a full-day small-group tour that blends native wildlife encounters with wine tasting in Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne, begin with a visit...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$249
2 Day/2 Night Prosail Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on Condor

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Condor. Your experienced crew will ensure …More

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Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Condor. Your experienced crew will ensure...

3 days
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$497
Sydney Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings by Secret Food Tours

On our Secret Food Tour: Sydney, you'll eat around the delightful Oxford Street to the gorgeous local suburb of Surry Hills. See an area rich …More

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On our Secret Food Tour: Sydney, you'll eat around the delightful Oxford Street to the gorgeous local suburb of Surry Hills. See an area rich...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$120
3 night Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Adventure

With just the right amount of time to see all of the major highlights of the Red Centre, visit the majestic Uluru, Kata Tjuta and …More

With just the right amount of time to see all of the major highlights of the Red Centre, visit the majestic Uluru, Kata Tjuta and...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$848
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two …More

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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