Cairns Scavenger Hunt: Paradise: Past and Present
Embark on the ultimate scavenger hunt adventure in Cairns Downtown! Explore the Tropical North's hidden gems as you solve riddles and complete exciting challenges. This interactive walking tour offers flexibility, teamwork, and sightseeing fun. Discover Cairns' vibrant city center like never before!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cairns. This top rated Cairns Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.57 miles and has 6 stops.
4.9 (14 reviews)
Activity Info: Paradise: Past and Present
Cairns, known as the Great Barrier Reef Gateway and Rainforest Capital, is an adventure hub nestled in Far North Queensland. On this scavenger hunt, you will visit iconic spots like the Esplanade Lagoon and Olympic Torch Monument while solving missions and enjoying challenges. Perfect for locals wanting a fresh perspective or visitors eager to explore, this hunt combines fun with discovery.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Cairns Museum
Step into history at Cairns Museum, housed in one of the city's oldest buildings. Discover artifacts that tell tales of yesteryear—a perfect finale for your scavenger hunt journey through time.
Anchors aweigh
Discover the iconic anchor in Cairns' city center, a nod to it's maritime past. This landmark is a fun starting point for your scavenger hunt adventure, where teamwork and photo challenges await.
Esplanade Lagoon
Dive into fun at the Esplanade Lagoon, an oasis in the heart of Cairns. Perfect for a scavenger hunt stop, enjoy local trivia and scenic views while soaking up the sun with your team.
Olympic Torch Monument
Visit the Olympic Torch Monument, celebrating Cairns' athletic spirit. Locals whisper about hidden symbols nearby—can you find them on your scavenger hunt? It's an adventure full of history and discovery.
Masonic Temple
Uncover secrets at the Masonic Temple, where history meets mystery. This architectural gem is part of your scavenger hunt trail—solve clues and explore it's storied past with your team.
Cairns Aquarium
Explore marine wonders at Cairns Aquarium, where interactive exhibits make learning fun. This stop on your scavenger hunt offers clues about ocean life—perfect for curious minds and adventurous spirits.
How the Cairns Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and free time for an unforgettable adventure in Cairns! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and explore the city at your own pace. Earn points as you compete on a city-wide leaderboard while uncovering hidden gems throughout downtown.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: The Pier Shopping Centre, 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.53 KM (1.57 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Cairns Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly competition? The Cairns Scavenger Hunt offers exciting photo and trivia challenges at locations like Anchors Aweigh and Masonic Temple. Work together to solve riddles and earn points for a chance to top our leaderboard—ultimate bragging rights await those who conquer this adventure!
Team: Team HAM
Team: Team HAM
Team: Team HAM
Do you have what it takes to be a Cairns Scavenger Hunt champion?
Reviews for Cairns Scavenger Hunt: Paradise: Past and Present
I enjoyed this trip so much, and wish there was a timer function for the camera! Thank you so much????
AYOUNG JO
Amazing experience
Alec Mitch
What a fun thing to do in Rainforest City! This scavenger hunt let us explore landmarks like Masonic Temple while enjoying teamwork challenges.
Liam Martinez
Discovering Downtown through this clever treasure hunt was delightful. Loved seeing the Cairns Aquarium and learning quirky local facts.
Mia Harris
Our adventure around Downtown Cairns was epic. The walking tour led us to the Olympic Torch Monument and unique spots we'd missed before.
Aiden Taylor
Exploring with ScavengerHunt.com was the best date idea in our Tropical City. We laughed, solved puzzles at Anchors Aweigh, and enjoyed every moment.
Sophie Lee
The Cairns Scavenger Hunt was a blast for our family. We loved solving riddles at the Esplanade Lagoon and discovering downtown's hidden gems.
Ethan Parker
The scavenger hunt in Paradise City was an excellent thing to do as tourists We enjoyed each spot from Cairns Aquarium to local history plaques
Olivia Harris
I loved uncovering Downtowns hidden gems The Masonic Temple was a highlight of our walking tour What a fantastic way to connect with the city
Michael Brown
Cairns Scavenger Hunt is a superb outdoor activity We strolled past Anchors aweigh and marveled at unique architecture in this dynamic downtown area
Sophie Mitchell
Our date at the Cairns Scavenger Hunt was unforgettable We laughed, solved riddles near the Olympic Torch Monument, and discovered new downtown gems
Thomas Baker
Exploring the heart of Cairns through the Scavenger Hunt was thrilling A perfect family adventure with stops like the Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Museum
Emily Watson
Cairns is full of surprises! This scavenger hunt is a fun thing to do. I learned so much while exploring points of interest like the Aquarium.
Ava Parker
Discovering Downtown's hidden gems like the Cairns Museum made this scavenger hunt unforgettable. A must-do for locals and tourists alike!
Oliver Harris
As an outdoor activity, the Cairns Scavenger Hunt can't be beat! From the Masonic Temple to Anchors aweigh, it was a thrilling walking tour.
Sophia Anderson
Exploring Downtown Cairns on our date was a brilliant idea. We loved the Esplanade Lagoon and solving riddles together. Such a fun adventure!
Liam Turner
I had a blast with the Cairns Scavenger Hunt. The Olympic Torch Monument was my favorite stop! A perfect way to explore Downtown with family.
Emily Robinson
What a fun thing to do in this tropical city The walking tour led us past so many fascinating sites I never knew about before An absolute must-do
Sophia Walker
Great outdoor activity around Downtown The challenges kept us engaged and the view of historic landmarks like Cairns Museum was spectacular
Noah Johnson
Our date in Cairns was unforgettable The scavenger hunt took us through Downtown's vibrant spots like Esplanade Lagoon A unique idea for couples
Olivia Thompson
Exploring with my family was amazing We loved solving riddles at the Olympic Torch Monument and snapping photos at Cairns Aquarium Truly family-friendly
Liam Harrison
I had a blast uncovering Downtown's hidden gems on the Cairns Scavenger Hunt. From the Masonic Temple to Anchors aweigh, it was an epic adventure.
Emma Stevens
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