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

Australia, Oceania
Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

Experience the ultimate whale-watching adventure in Sydney with our 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise—offering the fastest route to open waters for maximum whale sightings and minimal travel …More

Experience the ultimate whale-watching adventure in Sydney with our 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise—offering the fastest route to open waters for maximum whale sightings and minimal travel...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Port Stephens Unlimited Sandboarding and Sand Surfing

Unique and fun activity in a stunning sand dune landscape. Suitable for all ages and abilities. We are a small family business that takes pride …More

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Unique and fun activity in a stunning sand dune landscape. Suitable for all ages and abilities. We are a small family business that takes pride...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (42)
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$28
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II …More

Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (319)
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$103
Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min)

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such …More

Have a relaxing 1.5-hour river cruise along Brisbane River. Take advantage of several photo opportunities as you glide through the water and see iconic sights such...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (179)
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$35
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire

Enjoy a small-group sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Townsville yacht club. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back …More

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Enjoy a small-group sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Townsville yacht club. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Sunset City Lights Cruise: 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal (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
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$42
Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay …More

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (58)
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$154
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise

Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade, …More

Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade,...

1 hour 5 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by …More

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by...

375 to 465 minutes Free Cancellation
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$77
Magnetic Island Afternoon Tour

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

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (48)
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$50
Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate …More

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$234
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Experience a night filled with magic, illusion and mind-reading as you enjoy Impossible Occurrences; a 75 minute magic show. A perfect night out with friends, …More

Experience a night filled with magic, illusion and mind-reading as you enjoy Impossible Occurrences; a 75 minute magic show. A perfect night out with friends,...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Airlie Beach Trike Tours

Personalise a Tour to suit yourself. Our Tours are just guides. If you’d like to go somewhere else, just ask the rider. Speak one-on-one with …More

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Personalise a Tour to suit yourself. Our Tours are just guides. If you’d like to go somewhere else, just ask the rider. Speak one-on-one with...

30 to 180 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$53
Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

Your tour consists of a 2 hour morning cruise up the Swan River with Captain’s commentary. Onboard you'll be taken through a guided wine tasting …More

Your tour consists of a 2 hour morning cruise up the Swan River with Captain’s commentary. Onboard you'll be taken through a guided wine tasting...

7 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (196)
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$141
Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After …More

Take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around Rottnest Island. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. After...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Sydney Whale Watching on ORCA Small RIB

Jump onboard Ocean Extreme's smallest most personal vessel for a unique boutique whale watching experience. This vessel has a capacity of only 12 passengers making …More

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Jump onboard Ocean Extreme's smallest most personal vessel for a unique boutique whale watching experience. This vessel has a capacity of only 12 passengers making...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

Indulge yourself in a city lights sightseeing cruise in Surfers Paradise. Departing daily from Surfers Paradise and cruising the magnificent Gold Coast waterways and Surfers …More

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Indulge yourself in a city lights sightseeing cruise in Surfers Paradise. Departing daily from Surfers Paradise and cruising the magnificent Gold Coast waterways and Surfers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Margaret River Canoe Tour Including Australian Wild Food Lunch

Best thing to do in Margaret River! Margaret River Canoe/ Kayak Tour on the scenic river. Enjoy food, forest, outdoors, and lots of great things …More

Best thing to do in Margaret River! Margaret River Canoe/ Kayak Tour on the scenic river. Enjoy food, forest, outdoors, and lots of great things...

4 hours
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$114
Self-Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak Tour

Adventure through the diverse waterways of the Noosa Everglades, located within the heart of the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park during this …More

Adventure through the diverse waterways of the Noosa Everglades, located within the heart of the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park during this...

6 hours
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$86
Kalbarri Sunset Cruise

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better …More

Kalbarri is well known for its magnificent coastline. Coastal cliffs meet the ocean and the sun sets on them to give you an even better...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$36
90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise

Gift an unforgettable 1.5-hour wildlife cruise showcasing the best of Southern Port Phillip Bay. See seals, keep your eye out for the resident dolphins, visit …More

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Gift an unforgettable 1.5-hour wildlife cruise showcasing the best of Southern Port Phillip Bay. See seals, keep your eye out for the resident dolphins, visit...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
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