Tharwa Scavenger Hunt: From Riverbanks to Ridge Lines: The Tharwa Adventure
Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure through Tharwa Village! Explore charming downtown streets, cross the iconic Tharwa Bridge, and tackle interactive riddles and challenges. This walking tour brings you missions, teamwork, and sightseeing fun in the city center—flexible, competitive, and unforgettable.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Tharwa. This top rated Tharwa Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 5 stops.
4.4 (17 reviews)
Activity Info: From Riverbanks to Ridge Lines: The Tharwa Adventure
Tharwa is a historic riverside hamlet known as the Gateway to Namadgi, nestled by the Murrumbidgee River Crossing. It's village charm shines with heritage sites like the Schoolhouse and links to Canberra Hinterland history. Your hunt kicks off at Tharwa Hall & Village Green—solve riddles, complete photo missions at Cuppacumbalong Homestead, and uncover local art on this lively walking tour. Each clue leads you deeper into Tharwa’s unique stories. Locals rediscover hidden gems while visitors marvel at Southern ACT Hamlet’s trails and landmarks. The flexible hunt format means everyone can enjoy teamwork, friendly competition, and classic sightseeing all in one adventure.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Tharwa Bridge
Wander through Tuggeranong Valley Outpost on your scavenger hunt adventure. Each clue reveals a new point of interest, from historic buildings to scenic spots—plus, you might spot a platypus if you look closely near the riverbank!
Cuppacumbalong Homestead
Uncover the charm of Namadgi Trailhead during your scavenger hunt adventure. Test your puzzle-solving skills while learning quirky history about this landmark location—a favorite starting point for explorers for generations.
Tharwa Hall & Village Green
The Historic Tharwa Schoolhouse is a highlight on your scavenger hunt adventure. Snap creative photos outside it's classic facade and pick up fun facts about early education in this heritage riverside town.
De Salis Cemetery
Cross Tharwa Bridge as part of your scavenger hunt adventure—this iconic spot connects history with present-day fun. Look out for unique carvings left by past visitors as you tackle trivia and photo challenges.
Lanyon Homestead
Discover hidden gems around Heritage Riverside Town during your scavenger hunt adventure. Each clue brings laughter and new sights—locals whisper that some stones here have tales older than Canberra itself!
How the Tharwa Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—the Tharwa Scavenger Hunt starts when you are ready! Open our app to solve riddles, snap photos at legendary spots like Tharwa Bridge, earn points for each challenge completed. Compete for a top spot on the leaderboard as you explore downtown with ease. Unlock hidden gems across Tharwa using just your device—it is simple fun on your schedule!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Tharwa, 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 Tharwa Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Tharwa Scavenger Hunt, every player receives unique trivia questions at Cuppacumbalong Homestead or photo challenges near Tharwa Bridge. Work together to solve riddles throughout downtown for a shot at topping the local leaderboard—and ultimate bragging rights among fellow explorers!
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Reviews for Tharwa Scavenger Hunt: From Riverbanks to Ridge Lines: The Tharwa Adventure
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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