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

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K'gari (Fraser Island) Getaway 3-Day from Hervey Bay

The perfect Queensland bucket list experience is here! Enjoy time exploring both coasts of the world’s largest sand island, on one eco-adventure to suit all …More

The perfect Queensland bucket list experience is here! Enjoy time exploring both coasts of the world’s largest sand island, on one eco-adventure to suit all...

3 days
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$536
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles …More

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$117
Cairns Pub & Club Tour

Whether your traveling solo or with friends the Partyincairns high energy party hosts will show you the best of Cairns' pubs and clubs every Friday …More

Whether your traveling solo or with friends the Partyincairns high energy party hosts will show you the best of Cairns' pubs and clubs every Friday...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Ginger Factory and Nutworks Return Bus Transfer: Sunshine Coast

Discover the Sunshine Coast's Ginger Factory and Nutworks! Perfect for families and couples, the Ginger Factory offers something special for everyone. Adults can indulge in …More

Discover the Sunshine Coast's Ginger Factory and Nutworks! Perfect for families and couples, the Ginger Factory offers something special for everyone. Adults can indulge in...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and …More

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$84
Airlie Hidden Beach Adventures - Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the …More

A must-do when visiting Airlie Beach, this experience takes you beyond the usual and into the hidden coastal gems most visitors never see. Escape the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through …More

Discover the Magic of Noosa’s Hinterland on the longest running eMountain Bike tour of the incredible Noosa Biosphere Trails. Embark on a stunning journey through...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$213
2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time …More

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$269
Morning Farm Experience near Gympie & Noosa

Camp Oven Experience: Start your adventure by sourcing farm fresh produce and crafting your own morning treat, which you’ll later cook over a cozy campfire. …More

Camp Oven Experience: Start your adventure by sourcing farm fresh produce and crafting your own morning treat, which you’ll later cook over a cozy campfire....

2 hours
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$63
Ziplining Cape Tribulation with Treetops Adventures

Zipline through the oldest rainforest on Earth with Treetops Adventures. You'll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground. The guided …More

Zipline through the oldest rainforest on Earth with Treetops Adventures. You'll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground. The guided...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Sunrise with the kangaroos and wallabies

A sunrise encounter like no other, where the first light of day brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This enchanting experience …More

A sunrise encounter like no other, where the first light of day brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This enchanting experience...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Funtastic Kraken Keppel Island Day Trip and Snorkelling Adventure

Feel like a local for a day, escaping the crowds on a fun filled, exhilarating fast boat adventure exploring the many Keppel Islands, departing daily …More

Feel like a local for a day, escaping the crowds on a fun filled, exhilarating fast boat adventure exploring the many Keppel Islands, departing daily...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$124
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is …More

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$227
Stradbroke Island 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane

Explore Stradbroke Island by 4WD on a day trip from Brisane. Seeing dolphins, manta rays, turtles and whales in season (from June to November) is …More

Explore Stradbroke Island by 4WD on a day trip from Brisane. Seeing dolphins, manta rays, turtles and whales in season (from June to November) is...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dive one of the world's top wreck dive sites with a small, experienced team passionate about sharing the incredible SS Yongala. Departing from Townsville, our …More

Dive one of the world's top wreck dive sites with a small, experienced team passionate about sharing the incredible SS Yongala. Departing from Townsville, our...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$355
Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba

THE BEST WHALE WATCHING TOUR IN MOOLOOLABA, ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP! Back this season with our new vessel ‘KRAKEN’. A purpose built 1200HP Woody …More

THE BEST WHALE WATCHING TOUR IN MOOLOOLABA, ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP! Back this season with our new vessel ‘KRAKEN’. A purpose built 1200HP Woody...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$77
Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

Start your Far North Queensland holiday the stress-free way with this private airport transfer service between Cairns Airport and Cairns City hotels. Avoid the taxi …More

Start your Far North Queensland holiday the stress-free way with this private airport transfer service between Cairns Airport and Cairns City hotels. Avoid the taxi...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$16
Glow Worms - Nocturnal Rainforest/Waterfall Adventure

On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall in the UNESCO World heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a …More

On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall in the UNESCO World heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$77
One Hour Coral Farm Tour, Discover Australia's Marine Life

Explore Australia's largest coral farm on a captivating one-hour tour that unveils the secrets of coral cultivation and the vibrant beauty of the reef. This …More

Explore Australia's largest coral farm on a captivating one-hour tour that unveils the secrets of coral cultivation and the vibrant beauty of the reef. This...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia

JACK SIM presents THE ORIGINAL FORTITUDE VALLEY CRIME TOUR - RESEARCHED BY LOCAL HOMICIDE HISTORIAN Jack Sim - running Brisbane's Crime Tours for 25 years …More

JACK SIM presents THE ORIGINAL FORTITUDE VALLEY CRIME TOUR - RESEARCHED BY LOCAL HOMICIDE HISTORIAN Jack Sim - running Brisbane's Crime Tours for 25 years...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour

Discover the thrill of sailing on this luxurious half day Moreton Bay cruise departing from Raby Bay in Cleveland. Learn to sail on a large …More

Discover the thrill of sailing on this luxurious half day Moreton Bay cruise departing from Raby Bay in Cleveland. Learn to sail on a large...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
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