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

Full-Day 1770 Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Sandboarding and Bustard Head Lightstation
This full day amphibious adventure crosses four waterways and edges along the pristine Eurimbula National Park. You'll visit Queensland's only open, operating lighthouse, discover in...
$119

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

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise. "Best of Island" includes return boat...
$118

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience
An unforgettable 1/2 day adventure on Hervey Bay's premium mid-sized 1/2 day whale watching and charter boat; with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability,...
$117

Get excited to discover Bowen-Top of the Whitsundays. This lesser-known coastal gem is bursting with beauty, beaches, history, flora, and surprises. Be enraptured on a...
$117

Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric...
$117

An Affordable, Hassle-Free Private Shuttle Transfer option for all Group Sizes who require a Door-to-Door Transfer to Port Douglas from Cairns Airport with no other...
$117

Bowen's beaches are the real deal — clear, calm, and genuinely stunning. Think postcard-perfect bays where the water is so blue you'll want to swim...
$117

Before sunrise, the bus is at your door, it’s an early start but it is worth it. The drive south takes 1.5 hours and by...
$117

The Clarke Ranges rise steeply behind the coast, and at their peak sits Eungella National Park, home to the longest continuous stretch of subtropical rainforest...
$117

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...
$117

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat...
$116

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...
$114

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and...
$114

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the...
$114

For a great day out on the pristine waters between Hervey Bay and K'gari (Fraser Island), join this 5-hour cruise. Be as active as you...
$114

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...
$114

Glide through the pristine Whitsunday Conway National Park on a 3.5-hour guided Segway tour. The only Segway tour in Australia to operate in a full...
$114

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...
$114

Brisbane Drive by Day - Private Tour
A low cost, great introduction to Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy Brisbane in a private tour, as you cruise around for 2.5 hours during...
$113

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...
$113

