Scavenger hunt in New Zealand

Spot a NZ silver fern in Dunedin

Find a silver fern on a souvenir, flag or facade. Photograph the koru.

Spot a NZ silver fern in Rotorua

Find a silver fern on a souvenir, flag or facade. Photograph the fern.

Spot a pavlova or cream-topped meringue

Find a pavlova (meringue with cream and fruit) at a Queenstown bakery or café. Photograph the dessert.

Spot a Polynesian Spa sign

Find the Polynesian Spa entrance or pool deck (or any geothermal pool sign). Photograph the steam rising.

Spot a Queenstown autumn poplar (March-April only)

In autumn find a golden Queenstown poplar tree along the lakefront. Outside the season find any tall NZ poplar or photograph the season-shop windows. Photograph the tree.

Spot a Queenstown bike or e-bike rider

Find a mountain biker or e-bike rider on the Queenstown trails (Lake Hayes, Coronet) or in the gondola line for the Skyline bike park. Photograph the cyclist.

Spot a Queenstown craft beer

Find a NZ craft beer (Speights, Emerson's, Garage Project) on a Queenstown taproom or pub table. Photograph the glass.

Spot a Queenstown garden gnome or quirky decor

Find a quirky garden gnome, ornament or shop-window character. Photograph the kitsch.

Spot a Queenstown Hill view

Walk up to Queenstown Hill or any viewpoint and photograph the town spread along the lakeshore.

Spot a Queenstown horse trekking sign

Find a horse-trekking sign (Glenorchy Heritage, Ben Lomond Adventures). Photograph the sign.

Spot a Queenstown ice cream cone with Mount Cook view

Find an ice-cream stand on the Queenstown waterfront (Patagonia Chocolates is the classic) and take a photo with the mountains behind.

Spot a Queenstown jet-boat sticker

Find a Shotover Jet or KJet boat sticker, sign or merchandise. Photograph it.

Spot a Queenstown maori carved gateway (waharoa)

Find a waharoa (Maori carved gateway) at a marae, park entrance or hotel lobby in Queenstown. Photograph the carving.

Spot a Queenstown rugby ball or All Blacks reference

Find a rugby reference: All Blacks shirt, rugby ball on a shop, Crusaders/Highlanders poster. Photograph the reference.

Spot a Queenstown sheep souvenir

Find a New Zealand sheep souvenir in a shop window. There are 5 sheep for every kiwi human. Photograph the fluff.

Spot a Queenstown ski-or-bike rental sign

Find a ski rental, bike rental or jet-boat tour sign. Photograph the sign.

Spot a Queenstown sushi or international restaurant

Find an international restaurant front (Mexican, Korean, Japanese) in Queenstown's cosmopolitan dining strip. Photograph the storefront.

Spot a Queenstown wool or merino product

Find a NZ merino-wool sweater, blanket or scarf in a shop window. Photograph the wool.

Spot a Rotorua geothermal smelling stop

Find a viewpoint where the geothermal sulphur smell is strongest, like Whakarewarewa or Sulphur Bay. Photograph the steam.

Spot a Rotorua geothermal steam vent

Find a steaming geothermal vent in Kuirau Park or along the lakefront. Photograph the steam rising.

Spot a Rotorua haka performance reference

Find a haka reference (cultural performance poster, mural or video screen at a Maori venue). Photograph the reference.

Spot a Rotorua I-SITE visitor centre

Find the Rotorua I-SITE visitor centre sign. Photograph the entrance.

Spot a Rotorua manuka honey jar

Find a jar of manuka honey in a shop window. Photograph the label.

Spot a Rotorua marae welcome arch

Find a marae waharoa (entrance gateway) or a hotel lobby with Maori-themed carvings. Photograph the gateway.