Oamaru Scavenger Hunt: Oamaru and Find Out: A Hunt Through Time and Whimsy
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Get ready for an unforgettable scavenger hunt adventure in Oamaru Downtown! Explore the Steampunk Capital of New Zealand and it's Victorian Precinct on a self-guided walking tour. Tackle riddles, missions, and challenges as you discover iconic landmarks like the Oamaru Opera House and Holmes Wharf. Form your team, embrace teamwork, and compete to be
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Oamaru. This top rated Oamaru Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.65 miles and has 6 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.05 KM (0.65 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.05 KM (0.65 Mi)
Go anytime
Get ready for an unforgettable scavenger hunt adventure in Oamaru Downtown! Explore the Steampunk Capital of New Zealand and it's Victorian Precinct on a self-guided walking tour. Tackle riddles, missions, and challenges as you discover iconic landmarks like the Oamaru Opera House and Holmes Wharf. Form your team, embrace teamwork, and compete to be
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Oamaru. This top rated Oamaru Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.65 miles and has 6 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Oamaru Opera House
Step into Oamaru Downtown and let the scavenger hunt adventure lead you through the Steampunk Capital of New Zealand. Solve riddles, discover quirky art, and uncover fun facts about this White Stone City. Local trivia: penguins sometimes waddle by!
Waitaki District Council
Unravel clues in the heart of the Victorian Precinct as your team explores historic buildings and local attractions. The hunt reveals Oamaru's unique history—look for steampunk touches along Harbour Street!
Forrester Gallery
Your scavenger hunt adventure winds through Friendly Bay, where missions include spotting public art and learning about Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Listen for seabirds—locals say their calls signal good luck!
Victorian Rail Overbridge
Harbour Street Historic District invites you to solve puzzles among limestone buildings and vintage storefronts—a highlight of any Oamaru Scavenger Hunt adventure! Look up: some rooftops still have original tiles.
Holmes Wharf
At Moeraki Boulders Gateway, enjoy outdoor activity as you search for clues linked to these famous stones. The scavenger hunt adventure here blends natural wonders with local legends.
Criterion Hotel
The Oamaru Opera House stands as a landmark for your scavenger hunt adventure. Complete challenges outside it's grand facade and learn fun facts about it's role in city tours and local culture.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Opera House Building 94 Thames St, Oamaru
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.05 KM (0.65 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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- Valid for one year for up to 6 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
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- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew for a mobile-first scavenger hunt adventure around Oamaru Downtown! Open the Let's Roam app to follow clues through city streets as you snap photos, solve riddles, complete challenges and unlock local secrets. Compete against other teams on the leaderboard while discovering Oamaru’s famous spots at your own pace. It is simple: just download the app and start exploring!
Earn The Oamaru Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love friendly competition? On the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive trivia at places like Forrester Gallery or photo missions by Holmes Wharf. Work together to solve riddles at historic warehouses or snap creative shots near Boat Harbour Flag Pole for a shot at topping our city center leaderboard—and ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Oamaru Scavenger Hunt: Oamaru and Find Out: A Hunt Through Time and Whimsy
The Oamaru Scavenger Hunt is a great thing to do for tourists wanting to see points of interest like Opera House or Boat Harbour Flag Pole. Best way to explore Steampunk Town hands down.
Evelyn Kirkwood
Exploring Old Port with Let's Roam was so fun. My friends and I discovered hidden gems like Criterion Hotel and learned quirky facts at historic wool warehouses while doing missions together.
Willis Carson
If you are looking for outdoor things to do, this walking tour around Downtown is perfect. The Municipal Chambers Clock and Holmes Wharf were definite highlights of our treasure hunt adventure.
Georgia Manning
Perfect date idea on the Oamaru Downtown Scavenger Hunt. We laughed over the boat harbour challenges and admired art outside Forrester Gallery. Truly memorable experience in Steam City.
Simon Harford
My family had a blast on the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt in the Old Quarter. The kids loved solving riddles at Holmes Wharf and finding clues near the Victorian Rail Overbridge.
Lena Bennet
If you are searching for fun things to do in Blue Penguin Town, try this scavenger hunt. We saw all the best points of interest and learned fascinating bits of history.
Keegan Fraser
Loved this walking tour through Downtowns quirky landmarks. Discovering hidden gems like the old Wool and Grain Warehouses made me appreciate the city even more.
Rufus Lowery
Such an awesome outdoor activity in Downtown Oamaru. Walking from Municipal Chambers Clock to Criterion Hotel made it feel like a historic treasure hunt adventure.
Tessa McBride
A perfect date idea in Steampunk Central. We solved riddles around the Victorian Rail Overbridge and ended up admiring street art near Holmes Wharf together.
Callum Dorsey
I had a blast exploring the Penguin Patch with my family on the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt. The Forrester Gallery and Boat Harbour Flag Pole were highlights for everyone.
Marlene Beckett
This was one of the best activities for visitors in Oamaru. We discovered hidden gems like Criterion Hotel and Opera House while enjoying a great scavenger hunt adventure downtown.
Rowan Everett
If you are looking for unique things to do in Steampunk Central, this walking tour through Downtown is packed with art, plaques, puzzles, and heaps of fun with Let's Roam.
Sienna Calloway
Had an amazing outdoor adventure in River Town with my friends. From Victorian Rail Overbridge to Forrester Gallery, every clue brought us to cool iconic spots throughout Downtown.
Jasper Regan
Oamaru is perfect for a creative date and this hunt made it even better. We worked together at Holmes Wharf, solved quirky challenges at Boat Harbour Flag Pole, and learned so much.
Micah Hollis
Took the whole family on the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt and explored Downtown. The kids loved solving riddles by the historic Wool Warehouses and seeing the Municipal Clock.
Eliza Barton
If you want things to do in Oamaru, this walking tour is it. From riddles at the Opera House to photo challenges on Holmes Wharf, every clue brought a new side of Little London alive.
Edith Stonebridge
I loved this Downtown scavenger hunt adventure. It led us to hidden gems like Historic Wool Warehouses plus cool points of interest all over Harbour Precinct. Highly recommend.
Niall Bainbridge
The Oamaru Scavenger Hunt is one of the best outdoor activities in Victorian Town. We discovered plaques and murals by Municipal Chambers Clock that I never noticed before.
Melanie Harker
I surprised my date with the Oamaru Scavenger Hunt in Steampunk Central and we had so much fun solving clues near Criterion Hotel and Boat Harbour Flag Pole. Perfect date idea.
Shannon Vickers
Exploring Oamaru with the Let's Roam app was a blast for our family. The riddles around Forrester Gallery and Holmes Wharf made the Downtown walking tour super engaging.
Graham Worthington
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