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

Minjerribah Cultural Experience
Award winning Cultural experience from Traditional Quandamooka Custodian! View Beautiful Minjerribah (Straddie) through the eyes of a local showcasing it's Culture, Country and Stories. Guaranteed...
$113

Whitehaven Beach Day Pass
Enjoy Whitehaven Beach without feeling rushed. Our tour gives you over four hours to relax, swim and explore one of Australia’s most spectacular beaches. Your...
$113

Unlike standard whale watching boat tours, this experience is a full-day eco adventure into the remote Great Sandy National Park from Rainbow Beach. Your tour...
$113

For a VIP Shared Booth Experience - Travel in style and enjoy a local cheese plate plus a souvenir tumbler, and a bottle of water...
$113

Please note that the listed itinerary is a sample only and subject to change and include other breweries in Brisbane. Explore the local craft beer...
$113

Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour
Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station....
$113

The Ultimate Wildlife Encounter: Enjoy guaranteed entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world’s first and largest. You’ll have plenty of time to get up...
$112

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...
$111

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...
$111

Guided Kayak Fishing
The only guided kayak fishing in SE Queensland! Lure fishing tuition. Specialised Hobie-style pedal fishing kayaks. All fishing tackle provided or bring your own. Instruction...
$110

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise
Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic...
$110

• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this tandem experience • Soar in the sky 400ft high above...
$110

Join a whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay. Sit back and relax enjoying the breathtaking sights as you cruise past the beautiful white sandy beaches of Fraser...
$110

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...
$110

Trevena Glen Half Day Animal Tour
Join us for a personal "3hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters including a complementary morning tea. The farm...
$110

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...
$107

Take a paddle on the Tully River in your own sports raft for an unforgettable experience of fun, adrenalin and laughter. Navigate through the stunning...
$107

Bums On Seats Transfers offers a reliable Private Airport Transfer Service when travelling to and from the Brisbane and Brisbane Airports. If you’re a local heading off...
$107

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you...
$106

Experience a 4x4 Drive by Local guides along the famous Coloured sands of Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point. This undiscovered part of East Coast...
$106

There are lots of things to see and to do in one day: Freshwater lakes, coastal walks, paradisiac beaches, rich marine life, and wildlife, culture,...
$106

