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

The markets of Melbourne are buzzing, colourful reflections of the city’s soul. Half of Aussies are first- or second-generation immigrants, and this diverse cultural tapestry...
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Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures...
$33

Most travelers think they’ve seen Melbourne after strolling its laneways and famous streets. But what if I told you the city’s real soul hides in...
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Metartworld Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Title! We are thrilled to announce that Metartworld has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Indoor...
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Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure
Join Port Stephens 4WD Tours on a Sandboarding Adventure on the amazing Stockton beach Sand Dunes in beautiful Port Stephens. The Stockton beach ecosystem is...
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Take a walk-through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s natural bushland under the stars. Explore 9 cosmic zones on a 1.5km celestial trail. Allow 60-90 minutes for this...
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Enjoy a professional wine tasting with a dedicated member of our staff, followed by a satisfying Ploughman's lunch and relax on the balcony overlooking the...
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Enjoy this very special escape game with an inspiring story behind it. The legend says that the Wand of Illumination was the most powerful of...
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The Realm of Mystery is the most intriguing place. Whilst on its surface it appears to be nearly identical to the world we know, under...
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Much like the other Arcana, the Wand of Illumination and the Elixir of Life, the Stone of Destiny is said to imbue the holder with...
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Paint and Sip Art Lessons
Here is your chance to have a fun, social outing at the end of which you can take home your self-made masterpiece! No experience is...
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We are proud to host paint and sip nights Friday night sessions run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Drinks and Food are BYO at this studio...
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Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. This one-hour sightseeing cruise is a...
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Spend a leisurely hour or so cruising down Melbourne's famous Yarra River. Learn about the historical Victoria Docks and the landings of the early settlers...
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Discover the best of Sydney and The Rocks on a single tour! Historical small-group guided tour (limited to 16 guests). Embark on a captivating journey...
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Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Hopo vessels depart hourly from five iconic Gold...
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Virtual Reality Experience
VR Corner is Sydney's first Multiplayer virtual reality Cafe that based in Central of Sydney CBD (5 mins walk from Central Station)....
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Our seated Premium Wine Tasting is fun and informative, while tasting some fabulous premium wines paired with a delicious cheese plate. Learn some of the...
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The sanctuary is famous for its biodiversity and is the best place in Australia to see a colony of healthy wild koalas living in the...
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Some adventurers have been studying archives in the Realm of Magic and have founded many references to the Elixir of Life, and we're beginning to...
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Discover East Sydney (Darlinghurst), a suburb celebrated for nightlife and the LGBT community but with a hidden, darker past. Once called 'Razorhurst' in the 1920s,...
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