Ballarat Scavenger Hunt: Ballarat Boogaloo!
Get ready for a Ballarat scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of Victoria’s Heritage Heart! Explore Ballarat Downtown, from Queen Alexandra Bandstand to Lake Wendouree Hub, solving riddles and missions. The hunt is your flexible, interactive walking tour full of challenges, teamwork, and sightseeing fun.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ballarat. This top rated Ballarat Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Ballarat Boogaloo!
Welcome to Ballarat, also known as Goldfields City and Eureka City—a historic mining town bursting with stories, art, and grand Victorian architecture. Start your journey in downtown’s city center where heritage meets modern-day charm. On this self-guided walking tour, you will solve riddles at the State Savings Bank, snap photos by Burke and Wills Fountain, and uncover quirky facts at Ballarat Railway Station. Locals rediscover hidden gems while visitors see why Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Art Gallery of Ballarat shine as must-see destinations.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Queen Alexandra Bandstand
Let us meander toward this delicate and decorative bandstand—a little pavilion that has serenaded locals for generations. See who can spot unique ironwork details from beneath the domed roof.
Ballarat Town Hall
City pride rings out from this majestic building at the heart of Ballarat. Peer up at the clock tower and ornate windows—a civic centrepiece that has watched over festivals and footraces for more than 150 years.
Ballarat Town Hall
Oozing with elegance and history, Ballarat’s Town Hall is a favorite photo stop. Standing proudly at the city's heart, it's bells have celebrated gold rush triumphs and royal visits since the 1870s.
Burke and Wills Fountain
This ornate fountain stands at the crossroads of Ballarat’s stories. Take in the elaborate details and imagine the thousands who stopped for a sip or to honor two legendary explorers.
Ballarat Post Office
Mail delivery was the heartbeat of a gold rush town. This imposing building served as the hub for messages and news in a booming city. The clock tower still keeps watch over Sturt Street's busy life.
State Savings Bank
Gaze up at this solid stone building, once the place locals trusted with their newfound riches. Gold found in Ballarat’s soil was counted, kept, and invested behind these walls.
Ballarat Railway Station
Step onto the platform that once bustled with gold seekers and dreamers. The arrival and departure of trains at this grand station shaped the destiny of Ballarat for generations.
Ballarat Drill Hall
Time to step into the shoes of Ballarat's brave defenders. This historic hall, with it's intricate wooden exterior, hosted drills and traditions for decades. Let us meander over and see what tales echo within it's walls.
How the Ballarat Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and rally your crew—no reservations needed! Use the Let's Roam app to unlock clues, answer trivia, complete photo challenges, and earn points as you explore Ballarat Downtown. Every mission brings new discoveries around city center landmarks.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Ballarat, Australia
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Ballarat Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving a challenge? On the Ballarat Scavenger Hunt you will face interactive photo and trivia missions at spots like Queen Alexandra Bandstand or the iconic Town Hall. Work together to crack riddles and climb the leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer downtown's toughest challenges!
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Reviews for Ballarat Scavenger Hunt: Ballarat Boogaloo!
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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