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

Queensland, Australia
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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

WHY OUR CRUISE IS THE BEST IN THE DAINTREE: • A local Aussie family business that live a great lifestyle in the Daintree and want …More

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WHY OUR CRUISE IS THE BEST IN THE DAINTREE: • A local Aussie family business that live a great lifestyle in the Daintree and want...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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Experience History onboard The Mary Valley Rattler

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary …More

The Mary Valley Rattler is one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage steam train experiences, capturing the Gympie region’s rich history while offering visitors a contemporary...

3 hours
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Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and …More

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail! Jump aboard our legendary bus and...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$141
Seafood Lunch Cruise

Jump aboard this 1.5 hour relaxing seafood lunch cruise through the beautiful river and canals of Mooloolaba. Fresh seafood is included in the ticket price with …More

Jump aboard this 1.5 hour relaxing seafood lunch cruise through the beautiful river and canals of Mooloolaba. Fresh seafood is included in the ticket price with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary …More

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$154
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full …More

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The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest …More

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$221
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

Embark on the Total Daintree Experience from Port Douglas with Daintree Discovery Tours, where small groups and expert local guides provide an unforgettable journey through …More

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Embark on the Total Daintree Experience from Port Douglas with Daintree Discovery Tours, where small groups and expert local guides provide an unforgettable journey through...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$197
Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb

Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's …More

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Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural …More

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$231
2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

Get ready for the ultimate high-speed sailing adventure aboard Avatar, the only trimaran charter in the Whitsundays and one of Australia’s fastest racing yachts. This …More

Get ready for the ultimate high-speed sailing adventure aboard Avatar, the only trimaran charter in the Whitsundays and one of Australia’s fastest racing yachts. This...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$425
1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

An amazing and unforgettable experience. This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in …More

An amazing and unforgettable experience. This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Bundaberg Rum Behind The Scenes Distillery Tour And Museum Experience

Discover the history of Australia's favourite Rum distillery - Bundaberg Rum. This is your chance to uncover over 130 years of award winning, Rum making …More

Discover the history of Australia's favourite Rum distillery - Bundaberg Rum. This is your chance to uncover over 130 years of award winning, Rum making...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and …More

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour …More

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets with the 2024 BEST ADVENTURE TOURISM BUSINESS in the Whitsundays (Whitsunday Tourism Awards). Fun and informative ECO tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$156
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

Set sail from Airlie Beach onboard Spank Me for a 2-day, 2-night adventure through the breathtaking Whitsundays. Snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, sink …More

Set sail from Airlie Beach onboard Spank Me for a 2-day, 2-night adventure through the breathtaking Whitsundays. Snorkel vibrant reefs teeming with marine life, sink...

2 days
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$479
Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach

Top deck cruising experiencing an outback sunset. Fully licensed cruise. Two course camp oven dinner under the stars. Bar onboard cruise and at Smithy's Outback …More

Top deck cruising experiencing an outback sunset. Fully licensed cruise. Two course camp oven dinner under the stars. Bar onboard cruise and at Smithy's Outback...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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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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Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$205
Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour

Glide effortlessly through Brisbane breathtaking sites and see the city’s best known landmarks on a fun Segway tour. Aboard your own personal two-wheel transportation device our …More

Glide effortlessly through Brisbane breathtaking sites and see the city’s best known landmarks on a fun Segway tour. Aboard your own personal two-wheel transportation device our...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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