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

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Kalbarri Inland and River Gorges Tour

Join this guided sightseeing tour for a seamless, enriching experience with expert local insights and personalized service, ensuring you make the most of your time …More

Join this guided sightseeing tour for a seamless, enriching experience with expert local insights and personalized service, ensuring you make the most of your time...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Magnetic Island Private Tour

Experience the beauty and charm of Magnetic Island with our 5-hour private tour, designed for groups of up to eight. This fully customizable tour lets …More

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Experience the beauty and charm of Magnetic Island with our 5-hour private tour, designed for groups of up to eight. This fully customizable tour lets...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$509
Short Sydney Scenic Trike Tour

**The Short Sydney Scenic Trike Tour** Pressed for time? No problem! This condensed version of our Sydney Scenic Tour is perfect for those with a …More

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**The Short Sydney Scenic Trike Tour** Pressed for time? No problem! This condensed version of our Sydney Scenic Tour is perfect for those with a...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of …More

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Port Lincoln Mikkira Station Wild Koala Safari Tour

Travel with a professional wildlife photographer. Encounter wildlife Koala and other wildlife. Access to the stunning Mikkira Station All Year Round …More

Travel with a professional wildlife photographer. Encounter wildlife Koala and other wildlife. Access to the stunning Mikkira Station All Year Round...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$113
Walk, Taste, Graze - Experience at Pindarie

Join us on a guided tour of Pindarie, as you walk, taste and graze on the Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley. Tours run Monday-Friday …More

Join us on a guided tour of Pindarie, as you walk, taste and graze on the Western Ridge of the Barossa Valley. Tours run Monday-Friday...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
Treetops Adventure Coffs Harbour Tree Ropes Course

Soar through the treetops on 14 exhilarating ziplines, up to 25 meters high Test your skills, balance, and courage on over 90 aerial challenges Explore …More

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Soar through the treetops on 14 exhilarating ziplines, up to 25 meters high Test your skills, balance, and courage on over 90 aerial challenges Explore...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$42
Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise

The Cruise with Culture tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the Gold Coast Broadwater through the lens of its First Nations people. Aboard the …More

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The Cruise with Culture tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the Gold Coast Broadwater through the lens of its First Nations people. Aboard the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets

Sydney is one of the world's great cities but seeing it properly takes more than a rushed photo at the Opera House. This exclusive full-day …More

Sydney is one of the world's great cities but seeing it properly takes more than a rushed photo at the Opera House. This exclusive full-day...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$177
Private Clare Valley Wine Tour for Groups of 4 to 7 with Lunch

Your day. Your people. The Clare Valley. When family or good friends get together, the conversations and unexpected moments are often what people remember. The …More

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Your day. Your people. The Clare Valley. When family or good friends get together, the conversations and unexpected moments are often what people remember. The...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Sunset Harbour Bridge Kayak Escape

Join us for an unforgettable sunset kayak adventure through the heart of Sydney Harbour one of the most iconic waterways in the world. Paddle past …More

Join us for an unforgettable sunset kayak adventure through the heart of Sydney Harbour one of the most iconic waterways in the world. Paddle past...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
Rainbow Beach: Whale Watching Ocean Kayak Tour & Beach 4X4

Unlike standard whale watching boat tours, this experience is a full-day eco adventure into the remote Great Sandy National Park from Rainbow Beach. Your tour …More

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Unlike standard whale watching boat tours, this experience is a full-day eco adventure into the remote Great Sandy National Park from Rainbow Beach. Your tour...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$112
1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns

Experience the thrill of jet skiing in Cairns with no license or experience needed! Join a guided tour with Terra Marine and blast through the …More

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Experience the thrill of jet skiing in Cairns with no license or experience needed! Join a guided tour with Terra Marine and blast through the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$113
4-Day Private NSW Coastal Escape from Sydney – Port Macquarie

Escape Sydney and discover a side of New South Wales most travellers never see on this fully private 4-day coastal escape. Hosted by locals with …More

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Escape Sydney and discover a side of New South Wales most travellers never see on this fully private 4-day coastal escape. Hosted by locals with...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,270
Guided Kayak Fishing

The only guided kayak fishing in SE Queensland! Lure fishing tuition. Specialised Hobie-style pedal fishing kayaks. All fishing tackle provided or bring your own. Instruction …More

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The only guided kayak fishing in SE Queensland! Lure fishing tuition. Specialised Hobie-style pedal fishing kayaks. All fishing tackle provided or bring your own. Instruction...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Rock Adventure Beginner Climb and Abseil

The Grampians/Gariwerd – Geologically a uniquely formed mountain range. Ecologically, it is one of the most diverse National Parks in Australia. Culturally, this is home …More

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The Grampians/Gariwerd – Geologically a uniquely formed mountain range. Ecologically, it is one of the most diverse National Parks in Australia. Culturally, this is home...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Hunter Valley Wine, Food & Vine Tour

Embark on an immersive food and wine tasting journey through the renowned and picturesque Hunter Valley, on a half day filled with gourmet food and …More

Embark on an immersive food and wine tasting journey through the renowned and picturesque Hunter Valley, on a half day filled with gourmet food and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$132
Southern Highlands Luxury Day Trip from Sydney: Wine & Wildlife

Meet wild kangaroos on our private farm, an experience exclusive to our guests and unlike anywhere else in Australia. With a private guide and luxury …More

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Meet wild kangaroos on our private farm, an experience exclusive to our guests and unlike anywhere else in Australia. With a private guide and luxury...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$293
Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch

Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals, as we pair cool-climate wines, sweeping coastal views, and tranquil hot springs on this indulgent small-group escape. Your …More

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Experience the Mornington Peninsula with the locals, as we pair cool-climate wines, sweeping coastal views, and tranquil hot springs on this indulgent small-group escape. Your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$173
Cradle Mountain Day Tour: Dove Lake Guided Hike with Lunch

Get ready for an unforgettable day of exploration in one of Tasmania’s most iconic destinations! Discover Cradle Mountains Dove Lake with a full day tour …More

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Get ready for an unforgettable day of exploration in one of Tasmania’s most iconic destinations! Discover Cradle Mountains Dove Lake with a full day tour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
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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$65
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