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

Sunset River Cruise in Kalbarri
Step aboard Kalbarri’s only river cruise on the serene Murchison River. After a safety briefing, we’ll journey 6km upstream (12km round trip) to the furthest...
$53

Head north from Perth to Hillarys Boat Harbour for a whale-watching cruise off the Sunset Coast. Come face-to-face with magnificent humpback whales during their annual...
$55

The Western Australian coastline between Perth and Rottnest offers some of the most unique whale watching opportunities in the world - those of the Southern...
$55

See 'Seba's Song', one of the five Giants of Mandurah, in full from the water. Made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, she faces...
$56

Margaret River Private Surf Lesson
Our Private Group Surfing lessons are perfect for couples who want to share their experience with just the two of them; groups of friends or...
$57

Coral Bay 1-Hour Coral Viewing
With its very shallow draft, spacious layout and superior design our glass bottom boat, Nhanya-Ku, is perfect for taking you over the beautiful coral formations...
$57

Broome Pre-sunset Camel Tour 30 minutes
This is a short taste of riding on a camel in a beautiful location. Very relaxing and peaceful. Get to know your camel personally and...
$57

Kayak Tour on the Canning River
Join a 3-hour kayak tour on the Canning River. There is a choice of morning or afternoon tour, each providing a great introduction to kayaking...
$57

Get a feeling for the people, the place and the processes that create our fabulous wines as we take you on a wine tasting experience......
$57

Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour Guided
We are the original & longest-running whale watching company in Kalbarri and have been operating whale watching tours since 1992. Kalbarri is privileged with seasonal...
$60

Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s treasures, with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded bays, abundant wildlife and fascinating history. Hop on...
$60

Take a tour through Waringarri Arts, the first wholly Aboriginal-owned art centre in Western Australia. Experience a traditional Mantha welcome and immerse yourself in the...
$60

Perth and Fremantle Half Day Tour
See the sights of Perth and Fremantle on an attraction-packed half-day tour that takes you into the city and along our coastline. You’ll see panoramic...
$63

Yahava KoffeeWorks Koffee Safari
In just 90 minutes we will take you around the world on an incredible ‘Taste Adventure’ and deliver you back in one piece. Sample coffees,...
$63

Immerse in Perth's lively nightlife with our enchanting bar tour. Let the rhythm of the city guide you as you "walk a little, eat a...
$63

Join us for a tour on country as we talk about the cultural heritage, seasonal plants and foods. What you get is to learn Nyungar...
$64

Departing daily from Fremantle, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides an excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on...
$64

Learning to surf is awesome. But the ocean can be a dangerous place for inexperienced surfers. You don't need to worry about getting caught in...
$64

Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour
Enjoy a 2 & half hour tour aboard Nebraska II around Gantheume Bay while encountering Humpback Whales and the abundance of marine life Kalbarri has...
$67

Pilbara Bird Tours
This is the only guided bird tour in the Pilbara region. Come and see our unique bird life and get up close to them....
$67

Located just 11 miles (18km) off the coast of Perth’s, Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s most beautiful islands with its...
$68

