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

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30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing …More

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This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$327
Whale Watching Gold Coast

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the …More

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You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Margaret River Boutique Wine Tour w. Blind Tasting+Italian Lunch

Make Margaret River Touring effortless. Start with a chocolate tasting (coffee available) before taking in coastal views, climatic insights and seasonal whale watching (June–Oct, sightings …More

Make Margaret River Touring effortless. Start with a chocolate tasting (coffee available) before taking in coastal views, climatic insights and seasonal whale watching (June–Oct, sightings...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$134
Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included)

Join us on a small group tour to the world-famous Barossa Valley, as we drive through the scenic Adelaide Hills, leading you through the charming …More

Join us on a small group tour to the world-famous Barossa Valley, as we drive through the scenic Adelaide Hills, leading you through the charming...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Style Surfing Byron Bay

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing …More

Gaz at Style Surfing Byron Bay operates Byron Bays' Original Surf School since 1999 which is a Family owned Surf School. I have been Surfing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Glow Worms + Day/Night Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience

Walk to the base and top of a bunch of beautiful waterfalls (free swimming possible at one of them). Experience the natural beauty throughout the …More

Walk to the base and top of a bunch of beautiful waterfalls (free swimming possible at one of them). Experience the natural beauty throughout the...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Port Stephens 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise

3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well …More

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3 hour Whale Watch tour onboard 'Imagine', a 54ft Sailing Catamaran, purpose designed as a model for eco-tourism. She offers a covered foredeck as well...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be …More

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
Blue Mountains Wilderness Wonder

Thrive in the UNESCO‑listed Blue Mountains National Park, wandering along dramatic cliff‑edge trails and uncovering majestic canyons, sheer sandstone walls, and picturesque hidden waterfalls. Enjoy …More

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Thrive in the UNESCO‑listed Blue Mountains National Park, wandering along dramatic cliff‑edge trails and uncovering majestic canyons, sheer sandstone walls, and picturesque hidden waterfalls. Enjoy...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Melbourne: Progressive Day/Night Food Tour - Chinatown & Laneways

Skip the guesswork and let a passionate local host take you through Melbourne's food scene on this 3-hour food tour, running every day. Your guide …More

Skip the guesswork and let a passionate local host take you through Melbourne's food scene on this 3-hour food tour, running every day. Your guide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group …More

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$64
Cairns History Walking Tour

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers …More

Walk through the heart of Cairns and journey back in time on a tour full of stories, secrets, and surprises. From the city’s early settlers...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$37
Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island*** Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins …More

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island*** Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$99
sydney underwater scooter tours

Experience the unique and amazing underwater world with a fun and easy to use water scooters. From the moment you enter the water, you will …More

Experience the unique and amazing underwater world with a fun and easy to use water scooters. From the moment you enter the water, you will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$317
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before …More

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Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$127
Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight - FREE Photos + Video

From the vantage point of a wicker basket, you see the city laid out in miniature, the view is not static, and we’re moving with …More

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From the vantage point of a wicker basket, you see the city laid out in miniature, the view is not static, and we’re moving with...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$438
Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne

Bathe, relax and unwind at the Peninsula Hot Springs! Join us for the day as we relax in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hotsprings, followed …More

Bathe, relax and unwind at the Peninsula Hot Springs! Join us for the day as we relax in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hotsprings, followed...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$133
4 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge with Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

Kakadu and Katherine National Park, and the surrounding area can be explored in the comfort of a fully guided tour, showcasing the best of culture …More

Kakadu and Katherine National Park, and the surrounding area can be explored in the comfort of a fully guided tour, showcasing the best of culture...

4 days
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$1,633
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
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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$35
Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

Come on a journey into tropical paradise with our Eco guided Segway tour. Take in gorgeous views, feel the open air and the wind blowing …More

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Come on a journey into tropical paradise with our Eco guided Segway tour. Take in gorgeous views, feel the open air and the wind blowing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
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