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

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Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions …More

Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions...

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Learn to Surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road

Learn to surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria's surfing and beach capital. With its sheltered, safe beach and close proximity to Melbourne, …More

Learn to surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria's surfing and beach capital. With its sheltered, safe beach and close proximity to Melbourne,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools who has been teaching people to surf …More

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools who has been teaching people to surf...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road

Learn to surf in stunning Anglesea, right on Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road! This laid-back coastal gem is home to safe, sheltered beaches—perfect for first-time …More

Learn to surf in stunning Anglesea, right on Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road! This laid-back coastal gem is home to safe, sheltered beaches—perfect for first-time...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a …More

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a...

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Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide …More

Noosa Learn to Surf offers specifically structured lessons to suit the absolute beginner through to competition surfers. Our specific 1-2-3 teaching method is unique worldwide...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour

Capture the beauty of Port Douglas through an unforgettable and educational photography walking tour, capturing Port Douglas's stunning beauty. Get guidance on how to use …More

Capture the beauty of Port Douglas through an unforgettable and educational photography walking tour, capturing Port Douglas's stunning beauty. Get guidance on how to use...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Mangroves and Mansions Guided Kayak Tour on the Noosa River

Get ready for the ultimate guided Kayak Tour of the stunning Noosa River, the only one of its kind around Noosa Heads! Explore hidden gems …More

Get ready for the ultimate guided Kayak Tour of the stunning Noosa River, the only one of its kind around Noosa Heads! Explore hidden gems...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson for beginners. Waist deep water, soft surfboard, and experienced instructors will make it easy for you to have an exciting …More

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson for beginners. Waist deep water, soft surfboard, and experienced instructors will make it easy for you to have an exciting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - GREEN Route

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without …More

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Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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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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Snorkeling To Discover Sydney's Underwater Wonders

Discover Sydney’s hidden underwater world on an unforgettable snorkeling tour led by a friendly, expert guide. Sydney boasts incredible snorkelling, and this 90-minute group tour …More

Discover Sydney’s hidden underwater world on an unforgettable snorkeling tour led by a friendly, expert guide. Sydney boasts incredible snorkelling, and this 90-minute group tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without …More

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without...

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From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula

Make your own wine-tasting itinerary on a shared hop-on hop-off tour of Mornington Peninsula, roughly an hour from Melbourne. Choose up to four winery venues …More

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Make your own wine-tasting itinerary on a shared hop-on hop-off tour of Mornington Peninsula, roughly an hour from Melbourne. Choose up to four winery venues...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour from Gold Coast

Welcome to JPT Tours, our Natural Bridge Glow Worm Tour is operated by an eco-tourism accredited company with over 25 years of experience. As one …More

Welcome to JPT Tours, our Natural Bridge Glow Worm Tour is operated by an eco-tourism accredited company with over 25 years of experience. As one...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Sydney Harbour 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise (Circular Quay)

Lunch with 360 degree views! Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views from the upper dining deck as you enjoy …More

Lunch with 360 degree views! Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views from the upper dining deck as you enjoy...

90 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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Sydney Street Art & Food Tour

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going …More

Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Wild Dolphin Watch in Glenelg

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just west of the city. As you glide …More

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just west of the city. As you glide...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Blue Mountains Day Tour – Sydney Zoo & Scenic World Options

- Three packages available — please review the description of each option carefully before booking to see what’s included - Meet kangaroos & koalas at …More

- Three packages available — please review the description of each option carefully before booking to see what’s included - Meet kangaroos & koalas at...

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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Adelaide City Highlights Tour

An ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about the history of this cosmopolitan city, with its blend of European and …More

An ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about the history of this cosmopolitan city, with its blend of European and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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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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