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

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McLaren 540C Luxury Car Tour Experience Gold Coast

You’ll enjoy the Dihedral doors greeting you when entering your cockpit. The 720S refuses to let you forget you’re driving a supercar at all times. …More

You’ll enjoy the Dihedral doors greeting you when entering your cockpit. The 720S refuses to let you forget you’re driving a supercar at all times....

1 to 7 days Free Cancellation
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$1,840
The Ultimate All Inclusive Gourmet Tasting Experience

A Private tour of award winning wineries in the Scenic Rim and sample some of Queensland's best wines at a number of family owned boutique …More

A Private tour of award winning wineries in the Scenic Rim and sample some of Queensland's best wines at a number of family owned boutique...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,772
Private Tangalooma Wrecks Tour

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of …More

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,416
Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset PRIVATE Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food

Sun sailing exclusive charters are perfect for an intimate sailing experience. Just you and your chosen people will sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our …More

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Sun sailing exclusive charters are perfect for an intimate sailing experience. Just you and your chosen people will sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$701
24hr Supercar Experience - Experience Beautiful Gold Coast & Brisbane

East Exotics SuperCar Experiences are unlike any other Supercar Experience on the Gold Coast. We pick the MOST attention grabbing cars on the market, and …More

East Exotics SuperCar Experiences are unlike any other Supercar Experience on the Gold Coast. We pick the MOST attention grabbing cars on the market, and...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$672
Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in …More

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Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$639
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic …More

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic...

3 days
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$422
2 hour PRIVATE Sunset Sailing Cruise up to 4 pax with bubbles

Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst …More

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Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$389
PRIVATE Gold Coast Sailing Charter with bubbles & food

Escape onto the water for a two-hour private sailing experience aboard a luxury 38ft yacht, exploring the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast in complete …More

Escape onto the water for a two-hour private sailing experience aboard a luxury 38ft yacht, exploring the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast in complete...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$389
Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches. Your friendly guide will ensure your experience is one to remember for all …More

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Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches. Your friendly guide will ensure your experience is one to remember for all...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$373
Byron Bay and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Get ready for a day of discovery, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Start at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where Australia’s most iconic animals come to life—hand-feed friendly …More

Get ready for a day of discovery, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Start at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where Australia’s most iconic animals come to life—hand-feed friendly...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$354
Hot Air Balloon Flight Brisbane with Vineyard Breakfast

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra …More

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$352
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a …More

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$351
Swim with Whales Gold Coast

Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim …More

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Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$311
2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour - Ultimate Adventure + island stop

A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction) …More

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A unique and exciting adventure activity on the Gold Coast! 80 Kilometer Jet Ski Safari, 2.5 Hours (total duration 3.5 hour including and safety induction)...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$283
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving …More

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$281
Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience

Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst wild kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking …More

Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst wild kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking...

4 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$242
Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea …More

Stand out from the rest onboard our flagship vessel Limo on the Water. Sit back and relax while our guide takes you on a 1-5 Hour Sea...

1 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$234
Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

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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$233
Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies. …More

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies....

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$233
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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$233
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