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

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over...
$43

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...
$389

40 minute Reef Scenic Flight
This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute...
$415

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Italian Inspired Tuscan Terrace. Begin your experience with a...
$103

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...
$191

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide,...
$167

Departing from Port Douglas, Poseidon is a 24 metre catamaran offering an exciting boutique adventure, perfect for small groups of experienced divers and confident snorkellers....
$233

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...
$70

Dolphin Wild Island Cruises is the ultimate eco-adventure to explore Moreton Island. The tour blends the excitement of exploration and the exclusivity of a personalised...
$199

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river. This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river...
$53

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...
$106

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests...
$171

See the Whitsunday hinterland like a local on this four hour sightseeing bus tour from Airlie Beach. Start at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, one of...
$103

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...
$118

Fliteboard Gold Coast eFoil Experience
Extend your senses You won’t forget your first time foiling. Wings fly below while you soar above. Almost anyone can learn, yet even the most...
$160

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife...
$222

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...
$352

There is nothing else like this in the Daintree! GORGEOUS 1 HOUR WALK TO A SECRET WATERFALL We have been given exclusive access to this...
$160

See two areas in the one day!! Springbrook and Mt Tamborine ! WOW !! great for short visits as we will show you as much...
$135

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
This four-hour experience includes sailing along the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline with a couple of hours at anchor in one of the secluded bays to...
$170

Beach Sunrise with the Wallabies
The early start is worth it, snooze on your way out in our Adventure Bus to a beautiful beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos....
$92

