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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Hagley Park team walk

Hagley Park is bigger than Central Park. Walk one of the paths through the trees and take a group photo where the team walks toward the camera with the open lawn and the Avon behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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200 pts
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Hamilton finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Hamilton spot (the Waikato at golden hour, Hamilton Gardens at dusk, Victoria Street lit up at night) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the city on the Waikato!

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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100 pts
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Hamilton kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Hamilton backdrop (a Waikato River bridge, a Hamilton Gardens entrance, the Riff Raff statue in the distance) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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250 pts
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Hangi taste

A hangi is a traditional Maori earth-oven feast: meat and vegetables steamed underground. Book a hangi at Te Puia, Mitai or Tamaki Maori Village (or order at a Rotorua restaurant) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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200 pts
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Harbour bridge backdrop

The Tauranga Harbour Bridge connects the city to Mount Maunganui. Find a viewpoint where the bridge stretches behind you and take a group photo with the team in front, water on both sides.

Scavenger hunt Tauranga
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200 pts
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Hawke's Bay plate

Hawke's Bay produces some of NZ's best lamb, stone fruit and seafood. Order a plate at Mister D, Bistronomy or any cafe (the lamb shoulder, the Hawke's Bay platter, a Bostock's chicken sandwich) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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200 pts
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Hawke's Bay wine toast

Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine regions, famous for Syrah and Chardonnay. Order a glass at any Napier wine bar (Mister D, Bistronomy, Pacifica) and take a group photo with everyone holding their glass up in a toast.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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200 pts
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Hobbiton nod

The Lord of the Rings Shire set (Hobbiton Movie Set) is a 45-minute drive from Hamilton. If you cannot visit, find any Lord of the Rings or hobbit-themed reference in Hamilton (poster, postcard, gift shop window) and take a group photo with the team in barefoot hobbit pose.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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150 pts
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Hops or apples spot

The Nelson region grows most of NZ's hops and a third of its apples. Find a hop bine, an apple orchard sign or a farm stall on your way in or out of town and take a group photo with the produce behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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200 pts
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Kiwifruit nod

Tauranga is the country's kiwifruit capital, with most NZ kiwifruit grown in the Bay of Plenty. Find a kiwifruit (a Zespri sticker, a roadside orchard sign, a fruit shop display) and take a group photo with the team holding kiwifruits up in a toast.

Scavenger hunt Tauranga
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200 pts
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Lake Rotorua wide shot

Lake Rotorua fills the caldera of an ancient volcano. Find a vantage point on the lakefront and take a group photo with the lake stretching out to Mokoia Island in the distance behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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200 pts
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Lake Wakatipu wide shot

Lake Wakatipu is one of the longest lakes in New Zealand and famously shaped like a lightning bolt. Walk to the lakeside and take a group photo with the lake and the mountains behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Queenstown
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200 pts
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Lakefront ice cream toast

Patagonia Chocolates on the waterfront serves Queenstown's best ice cream and gelato. Order a scoop each and take a group photo with everyone holding a cone up in a toast, the lake behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Queenstown
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150 pts
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Local Aucklander tip

Convince a local Auckland resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Auckland
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150 pts
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Local Cantabrian tip

Convince a local Christchurch resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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150 pts
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Local Dunedinite tip

Convince a local Dunedin resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Dunedin
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150 pts
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Local Hamiltonian tip

Convince a local Hamilton resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Hamilton
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150 pts
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Local Napierite tip

Convince a local Napier resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Napier
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200 pts
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Local Nelsonian plate

Order a Nelson classic (Pic's peanut-butter toast, smoked snapper, a Founders Park scone) at any cafe and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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Local Nelsonian tip

Convince a local Nelson resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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150 pts
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Local Queenstowner tip

Convince a local Queenstown resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Queenstown
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150 pts
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Local Rotoruan tip

Convince a local Rotorua resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Rotorua
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150 pts
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Local Tauranga tip

Convince a local Tauranga resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Tauranga
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150 pts
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Local Wellingtonian tip

Convince a local Wellington resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Wellington
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