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

Queensland, Australia
Full-Day Guided Noosa Everglades Kayak Tour

Enjoy a 6-hour tour through the Noosa Everglades by Kayak. Follow your professional guide to see Lake Cootharaba, Kinaba, Fig Tree Lake and the Upper …More

Enjoy a 6-hour tour through the Noosa Everglades by Kayak. Follow your professional guide to see Lake Cootharaba, Kinaba, Fig Tree Lake and the Upper...

6 hours
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$147
Rum Distillery Tour

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice …More

This is a great experience for dedicated rum lovers or those interested in finding out more about the rum distilling process from sugar cane juice...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (51)
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$16
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. …More

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$144
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 …More

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Lunch from Brisbane

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a …More

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$183
Kuranda Wildlife Experience Deluxe Multi Attraction Pass

See Koalas, wombats, see rare and endangered Bilby, Quokka, and much more. Walk in a free flight aviary to see over 60 species of beautiful …More

See Koalas, wombats, see rare and endangered Bilby, Quokka, and much more. Walk in a free flight aviary to see over 60 species of beautiful...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour - Crime Tours Australia | Jack Sim

JACK SIM presents BRISBANE CRIME TOURS - Brisbane's original and longest running Crime Tours. Celebrating 25 years - as seen on TikTok & YouTube - …More

JACK SIM presents BRISBANE CRIME TOURS - Brisbane's original and longest running Crime Tours. Celebrating 25 years - as seen on TikTok & YouTube -...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$28
2-Day Snorkelling Experience - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer …More

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$515
Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

Step aboard Shaolin, the iconic Chinese junk with timeless charm, for a one-of-a-kind Sunset Sail in Port Douglas. Departing daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, just …More

Step aboard Shaolin, the iconic Chinese junk with timeless charm, for a one-of-a-kind Sunset Sail in Port Douglas. Departing daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, just...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.8 (258)
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$62
Kangaroos, Koalas & Tamborine Mountain Tour from Gold Coast

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah …More

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Sirromet Winery Tour and Taste and 2 Course Lunch

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Cellar door. Be immersed in the process of the …More

This is a 90 minute winery tour and tasting followed by a relaxing lunch at the Cellar door. Be immersed in the process of the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (41)
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$63
Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach

Sundowner is a local favourite and has been operating for 16 years. She is a fully covered purpose built catamaran designed for socialising, and unlike …More

Sundowner is a local favourite and has been operating for 16 years. She is a fully covered purpose built catamaran designed for socialising, and unlike...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (52)
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$53
Trevena Glen 1hr Animal Tour

Join us for a personal "1hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens, …More

Join us for a personal "1hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (48)
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$46
3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the …More

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the...

3 days
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$676
2 Day/2 Night Prosail Whitsundays Sailing Adventure on Broomstick

Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Broomstick. Your experienced crew will ensure …More

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Set sail on a 2-day, 2-night adventure with Prosail Whitsundays! Explore the magical Whitsunday Islands onboard our maxi yacht Broomstick. Your experienced crew will ensure...

3 days
5.0 (224)
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$487
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
4.9 (31)
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$16
Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast

Con-X-ion airport shuttle is the swift, efficient, comfortable and safe way to travel to your Sunshine Coast Accommodation directly to the door! -No need for …More

Con-X-ion airport shuttle is the swift, efficient, comfortable and safe way to travel to your Sunshine Coast Accommodation directly to the door! -No need for...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (303)
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$63
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure …More

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Paint and Sip Classes Brisbane: Ceramic Plates & Bowls

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the …More

Art Masterclass is a premier, boutique art Studio, offering a mix of traditional craft workshops in Brisbane. We are Australia’s first workshop to teach the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal …More

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (45)
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$98
Brisbane Tamborine Mountain Hop-On Hop-Off + Skywalk & Glow Worms

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest …More

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (42)
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$123
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