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

Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
Experience the ultimate Gold Coast adventure in one unforgettable day. Begin with a morning of wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, where kangaroos and...
$183

With a maximum capacity of 12 passengers on board the “Coral Sea Dreaming,” this is an intimate 2-day tour from Cairns. Combine scuba diving, snorkeling,...
$472

Journey through the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of Ancient Egypt. Each tomb filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, stele engraved plaques, mummified human and...
$37

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...
$226

Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter
Explore, Taste, and Connect with Camels on a guided Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter at Australia’s Largest Camel Farm! Join us at Summer Land Camels...
$18

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of...
$126

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique heritage of Mt Tamborine. One of the first Tourism Destinations in QLD with...
$95

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and...
$137

Rusty's Market Foodlovers Tour
Discover the flavours of Cairns on this delicious journey through the city’s iconic Rusty’s Market. Stroll among colourful stalls bursting with tropical fruit, local produce,...
$49

White Ridge Farm: Day Entry ticket
We are a small family owned business and very passionate about our animals. You can get up close and personal with the animals, feed, pat...
$24

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

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef...
$204

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...
$349

Brisbane Mini Segway Tour
A new and fun way to see Brisbane’s beautiful river city. Cruise along the river and inner city with our experienced guides — a great way...
$41

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll...
$173

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is...
$18

Noosa Stand Up Paddle Group Lesson
Take a fun eco tour of Noosa River with one of our experienced guides. Learn the basics, improve your skills, get active and refine your...
$53

Walking is okay, but with a mountain bike you and your friends will cover more ground, increase your chance of chasing some wildlife, get a...
$152

Looking for something breathtaking to do by yourself, with a friend or with a family? Come and see us at the Surfers Parasailing. We will...
$67

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full...
$90

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...
$116

