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

Packed with excitement, you and your teammates will leap into new worlds, completing ground-breaking missions. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and...
$30

Ride the River at 80 kilometres an hour, experience a 360 spin at full speed. Power stops and drifting make it exciting and adrenaline packed....
$100

Mike, our eco accredited tour guide, has over 27 years-experience in the tourism industry and loves sharing his passion for the Australian bush with our...
$57

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

Explore the stunning waterways of Exclusive North Bribie Island with Bill's Boat Hire's 6 Person Half Cabin Boat for 2 hours, perfect for family outings...
$156

Why us? Our Sunset Jetski tour was a first in Queensland, and starts in the Brisbane CBD. With over 12 years experience be rest assured...
$227

If you prefer a slightly shorter zoo visit, we have two alternatives to start your day. We can drive around 40 minutes into the hinterland...
$1,223

Experience the best hand-picked pubs in the region while touring around the regions of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton & Straddie Islands and the Scenic Rim...
$846

We provide a personal and private tour with bespoke experiences not offered to the general public. This may be a special wine opened just for...
$226

The Clouds vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed with opportunity to taste...
$171

An experience for adventure and beer enthusiasts alike. Get onboard your own private plane and enjoy a curated, inflight tasting of our beers, whilst being...
$426

We provide fun and unique clay shooting activities hosted by some of the countries most famous and talented shooters. The object of clay pigeon shooting...
$134

The colours of the outback come alive at sunset as you glide down the Thomson River aboard the M.V. Longreach Explorer. After a warm welcome...
$77

Walk through a conserved wetland and watch kangaroos grazing and sunbathing freely in their natural environment. Observe an array of bird species hunting for food...
$242

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the...
$991

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you...
$354

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experienced Park staff. You...
$85

Enjoy a 60 minute deluxe balloon flight on the Gold Coast. Float peacefully around sunrise over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast beaches or...
$298

Float like a cloud on an express hot air balloon flight as you witness the sunrise climbing over the unforgettable panorama of the Gold Coast...
$205

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to...
$93

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum
Now open on the Gold Coast is the most amazing private collection of Australian muscle cars from the 50's, 60's & 70’s. On display are...
$14

