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

Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket
Step into one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions, Taronga Zoo, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants, and...
$60

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Sydney through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you....
$60

3 Hour Self-Guided Kayaking Tour: Paddling a single sea kayak is a fun and unique way to explore Sydney's Middle Harbour. Choose your own adventure,...
$60

Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake...
$60

Mindful Tea Ceremony
Join us for relaxing tea ceremony experience and spend a calming afternoon reconnecting to your inner self. Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind...
$60

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with...
$60

Step aboard HEAVEN or FLEETWING II, our multi-level power catamarans, for a 90-minute Sydney Harbour sunset cruise. Experience Sydney at golden hour as the city...
$60

Welcome to Sydney, the vibrant and captivating city that has something for everyone! Embark on a 4-hour Sightseeing tour with a friendly local guide with...
$60

Free-spirited, bohemian, hipster or shabby chic - whatever you want to call them, Newtown and Enmore are Sydney’s most eclectic neighbourhoods. Locals ride by on...
$60

Sydney’s Chinatown is full of secrets and excellent restaurants, and on this experience, you’re going to see and taste a bit of everything! On this...
$62

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is...
$63

Experience the ultimate whale-watching adventure in Sydney with our 2.5-hour Discovery Cruise—offering the fastest route to open waters for maximum whale sightings and minimal travel...
$63

Premium Whale-Watching Vessel – The Ocean Dreaming II offers three spacious viewing decks, ensuring unmatched visibility from every angle. Expert Crew & Live Commentary –...
$63

Feel your adrenalin rush on a 30-minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride. As the jet boat powers across Sydney Harbour, see the Sydney Opera...
$63

This catamaran gets you to the open ocean in no time, ensuring customers get more whale watching time. But not to worry, the journey to...
$63

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 6 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay,...
$63

This is Sydney's only true 3 in 1 whale watching cruise. Including a city sights cruise with live commentary on Sydney's history both past and...
$63

See magnificent humpback and southern right whales at play on a Sydney whale-watching cruise. From Circular Quay, this open-water cruise will take you through the...
$64

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group...
$64

Sydney Street Art & Food Tour
Discover Newtown in the best way possible, by combining street art and multicultural food! Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood, and with us, you’re going...
$66

Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the upper deck with optional guranteed window seating, superb...
$66

