Scavenger hunt in New Zealand

Explore Aotearoa in a playful way. These experiences lead you past the Sky Tower, Te Papa, the geysers of Rotorua, Maori cultural sites and the Queenstown bungy bridge across both New Zealand islands.

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Checkpoint: Tennyson Street

Navigate to Tennyson Street in the Napier CBD and check in by the Art Deco Trust shop or the Daily Telegraph building.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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Checkpoint: The Octagon

Navigate to the Octagon in the heart of Dunedin and check in by the Robert Burns statue.

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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Checkpoint: The Strand

Cross the harbour bridge to Tauranga and check in on The Strand along the waterfront.

Scavenger hunt Tauranga
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Checkpoint: Viaduct Harbour

Walk north down Federal Street to the Viaduct Harbour and check in at the Lighter Quay or the Viaduct Events Centre.

Scavenger hunt Auckland
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Checkpoint: Victoria Street

Walk west into the CBD and check in on Victoria Street between Bryce and London Streets.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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Checkpoint: Waikato River walk

Drive or rideshare to the central Waikato River walkway and check in by the riverside path near Cobham Bridge or Victoria Bridge.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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Checkpoint: Wellington Waterfront

Walk back to the Wellington Waterfront and check in by the diving platform or the Solace in the Wind sculpture.

Scavenger hunt Wellington
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Christchurch finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Christchurch spot (the Avon at golden hour, Hagley Park at dusk, New Regent Street in evening light) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the Garden City!

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Christchurch kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Christchurch backdrop (a daffodil patch in Hagley Park, the heritage tram, a pastel facade on New Regent Street) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Christchurch Tram photo

The Christchurch heritage tram loops the inner city on a 17-stop route. Find a tram (or photograph the tracks) and take a group photo with the team gathered alongside or boarding.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Colossal squid shot

Te Papa's colossal squid is the largest specimen on display in the world. Find the squid tank, ask the staff if photography is allowed (usually yes), and take a group photo with the team gathered respectfully around it.

Scavenger hunt Wellington
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Cow nod (Waikato dairy)

The Waikato is dairy country, with the world's biggest dairy cooperative (Fonterra) headquartered nearby. Find a cow sculpture, a Fonterra sign or a dairy-themed cafe and take a group photo with the team mooing for the camera.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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Craft beer toast

Nelson is the hop-growing centre of NZ and home to dozens of craft breweries (Townshend, McCashin's, Hop Federation). Order a tasting flight at a Nelson taproom and take a group photo with everyone holding glasses up in a toast.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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Croquet lawn portrait

The Government Gardens have manicured croquet and bowling lawns. Find a lawn, grab a mallet (or mime one) and take a group photo with the team in a croquet-club pose.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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Cultural performance respect

At a Maori cultural performance you may see waiata (songs), poi dances and the haka. Watch attentively and, where photographs are allowed by the host, take a respectful group photo with the team in the audience and the stage in the background.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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Daily Telegraph building shot

The Daily Telegraph building on Tennyson Street is one of Napier's finest Art Deco gems. Find the front facade and take a group photo with the team posed in front, mimicking the geometric symmetry.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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Domain greenhouse shot

The Wintergarden in the Auckland Domain has two glasshouses (cool house, tropical house). Walk through, find a striking plant arrangement and take a group photo with the team in the greenery.

Scavenger hunt Auckland
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Dunedin finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Dunedin spot (the Railway Station at golden hour, the Octagon at dusk, the harbour at sunset) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the Edinburgh of the South!

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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Dunedin kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Dunedin backdrop (a tartan storefront, a Victorian facade, a Robert Burns plaque) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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Dunedin sweet taste

Cadbury chocolate ran a factory in Dunedin for a century. Find a Cadbury display, a Whittaker's bar or any local sweet shop and take a group photo with the team about to share a chocolate moment.

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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Fergburger queue

Fergburger on Shotover Street has a queue out the door at almost all hours. Order a Big Al or Sweet Bambi, take a group photo in the queue (or with the iconic neon sign) and another with the team mid-bite once you score the burger.

Scavenger hunt Queenstown
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Flat white toast

Wellington has more cafes per capita than New York. Find a roastery (Flight Coffee, Customs, Havana) and order a round of flat whites. Take a group photo with everyone holding a cup up in a toast.

Scavenger hunt Wellington
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Founders Park heritage shot

Founders Heritage Park is a recreated colonial village with old shops, a brewery and a railway. Find a heritage facade and take a group photo with the team dressed up in any costume or hat from the park's offerings.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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Garden Place shot

Garden Place is Hamilton's central pedestrian square, with the Founders Theatre and ANZ Centre on either side. Find the square, line the team up and take a group photo with the team posed in the centre.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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