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

Australia, Oceania
Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs

Our tours are unique as you get a local guide on their own gleaming trike this is their pride and joy you. You get to …More

Our tours are unique as you get a local guide on their own gleaming trike this is their pride and joy you. You get to...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1 Hour

This is a unique tour our guides are local they own these custom trikes so they are gleaming when they arrive, our trike seats up …More

This is a unique tour our guides are local they own these custom trikes so they are gleaming when they arrive, our trike seats up...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
The Chateau Tanunda Everest Experience

Experience the world-famous Barossa Valley at its best. Indulge in a behind-the-scenes journey from grape to bottle and discover every facet of winemaking at Château …More

Experience the world-famous Barossa Valley at its best. Indulge in a behind-the-scenes journey from grape to bottle and discover every facet of winemaking at Château...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$389
Twelve Apostles Express Private Tour from Melbourne

Experience the highlights of the Great Ocean Road region in less time with this efficient inland route, designed to maximise sightseeing while minimising time spent …More

Experience the highlights of the Great Ocean Road region in less time with this efficient inland route, designed to maximise sightseeing while minimising time spent...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$983
Coffs Harbour Ground Rush or Max Freefall Tandem Skydive on the Beach

Jump out of a plane from up to 8,000 or 15,000 feet in the air (2,438 or 4,572 meters) on this 2 hour tandem skydiving …More

Jump out of a plane from up to 8,000 or 15,000 feet in the air (2,438 or 4,572 meters) on this 2 hour tandem skydiving...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$308
Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience

A great night out with an interesting local, plenty of good food and drink in the city’s hottest secret night spots. Experience another side of …More

A great night out with an interesting local, plenty of good food and drink in the city’s hottest secret night spots. Experience another side of...

1 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$324
Premium Small Group Great Ocean Road & Wildlife with Lunch

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our proffesional small group family-oriented day tour …More

Experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road scenic view with 12 Apostles and Loch Ard gorge with our proffesional small group family-oriented day tour...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Katherine Gorge Flight from Darwin, with Cruise and Heli Scenic

With a true departure from the ordinary, your journey will begin with an amazing aircraft flight south to the breath-taking Katherine Gorge. You will fly …More

With a true departure from the ordinary, your journey will begin with an amazing aircraft flight south to the breath-taking Katherine Gorge. You will fly...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,438
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with an action-packed 2.5-hour session, where every minute is a thrill ride from start to finish! Dive into the excitement …More

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Embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with an action-packed 2.5-hour session, where every minute is a thrill ride from start to finish! Dive into the excitement...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Luxury Sydney City Private Tour

Experience the very best of Sydney on your luxury private city tour. Your full day 8 hour private city tour will reveal the very best of …More

Experience the very best of Sydney on your luxury private city tour. Your full day 8 hour private city tour will reveal the very best of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,195
Sydney: Sunrise Escape – Middle Harbour Kayaking Experience

Start your day in the most spectacular way possible on our Middle Harbour SUNRISER Sea Kayak Tour—a guided sunrise experience that reveals Sydney at its …More

Start your day in the most spectacular way possible on our Middle Harbour SUNRISER Sea Kayak Tour—a guided sunrise experience that reveals Sydney at its...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$130
Hipster and Street Art Walking Tour

Step off the tourist trail and dive into Cairns’ creative heart on this fun and colourful walking tour. Explore hidden laneways filled with striking murals, …More

Step off the tourist trail and dive into Cairns’ creative heart on this fun and colourful walking tour. Explore hidden laneways filled with striking murals,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park

Natural History Tour with a geologist and experienced local guide. This is a unique opportunity to see a well-preserved lava shield volcano in the company …More

Natural History Tour with a geologist and experienced local guide. This is a unique opportunity to see a well-preserved lava shield volcano in the company...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of …More

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$856
Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-RFS CLASSIC GOLD PLUS 0930

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you …More

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$563
Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the …More

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$113
'56 Chevrolet 6-hr Yarra Valley Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)

Let me open that door for you! d'Luxe Classic Car Tours offer personalised day tour experiences in America's favourite cars from the fifties for a …More

Let me open that door for you! d'Luxe Classic Car Tours offer personalised day tour experiences in America's favourite cars from the fifties for a...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$687
[PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip

Discover one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions 'The Great Ocean Road'. With ancient rainforests, scenic cliff top drives and an abundance of Australian wildlife …More

Discover one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions 'The Great Ocean Road'. With ancient rainforests, scenic cliff top drives and an abundance of Australian wildlife...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,163
Rock Climb and Abseil - Onkaparinga River National Park

Be surrounded by nature - Set in the rugged landscape of Onkaparinga River National Park featuring a gorge with cliffs up to 30 metres high …More

Be surrounded by nature - Set in the rugged landscape of Onkaparinga River National Park featuring a gorge with cliffs up to 30 metres high...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

Immerse yourself in nature – Set in the beautiful Morialta Conservation Park only 30 minutes from the CBD you will feel miles away from suburban …More

Immerse yourself in nature – Set in the beautiful Morialta Conservation Park only 30 minutes from the CBD you will feel miles away from suburban...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Sydney Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Sydney from a unique perspective! Get to know Sydney on a city tour …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Sydney from a unique perspective! Get to know Sydney on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
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