Scavenger hunt ideas

A scavenger hunt is a city-wide quest where your group snaps photos, answers questions and visits hidden spots along the way. Here you will find ready-made experiences and standalone challenges for any kind of outing.

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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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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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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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Harbor cheers

Find a spot near Boston Harbor (or any waterfront), grab a drink and take a group toast photo with the water behind you. To Bean Town!

Scavenger hunt Boston
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Harbour and beach pose

The palm-fringed beach and harbour line the bottom of the city. Find the sand or the harbour breakwater and take a group photo with the Pacific behind you (sea lions and pelicans are a bonus).

Scavenger hunt Santa Barbara
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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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Harbourfront skyline cheers

Walk down to Harbourfront with Lake Ontario behind you and the CN Tower above. Take a group toast photo with maple-flavoured drinks, a Tim Hortons coffee or anything Canadian in hand.

Scavenger hunt Toronto
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Harpa reflection shot

At Harpa: take a team photo using the colored glass facade as a reflection, with the team multiplied in shapes.

Scavenger hunt Reykjavik
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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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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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Helsinki finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Helsinki spot (a harbor, a tram view, a sauna sunset) and take an amazing group photo.

Scavenger hunt Helsinki
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Helsinki kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Helsinki backdrop (a tram, a Marimekko window, a sauna sign) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Finnish-cool pose.

Scavenger hunt Helsinki
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Heroes' Square statue pose

On Heroes' Square: pick one of the seven horseback chieftain statues and take a team photo where everyone imitates a different chieftain.

Scavenger hunt Budapest
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High Roller view

The High Roller observation wheel is one of the tallest in the world. Find a spot from where you can see it (or just walk up to its base at The LINQ) and take a group photo with the wheel clearly behind you.

Scavenger hunt Las Vegas
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Highland pose

Find a kilt (in a shop window or on someone willing to be photographed) and take a team photo where everyone strikes a Highland warrior pose. Imaginary swords welcome.

Scavenger hunt Edinburgh
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Hill climb pose

San Francisco is famous for ridiculously steep hills. Find a steep block, line the team up along the slope and take a photo where you all lean in different directions because of the gradient.

Scavenger hunt San Francisco
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Hitsville U.S.A. sign pose

The white house at 2648 W. Grand Boulevard with the blue "Hitsville U.S.A." sign is where Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1959. Find the sign, line the team up on the front lawn and take a group photo with the house behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Detroit
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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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Hockey rink reaction

Montrealers love their Habs. Find a hockey rink, a Habs flag, a Bell Centre sign or a kid's street game and take a group photo celebrating as if the Habs just scored.

Scavenger hunt Montreal
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Hofbräuhaus stein pose

At the Hofbräuhaus: take a group photo where everyone holds a Maß (one-liter beer stein, real or imaginary) with both hands and serious faces.

Scavenger hunt Munich
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Hofburg emperor pose

At the Hofburg: take a group photo where one team member strikes an emperor pose, the rest are courtiers bowing.

Scavenger hunt Vienna
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Hollywood sign hunt

Find a spot in Hollywood from where you can clearly see the Hollywood sign on Mount Lee. Take a group photo with the sign visible behind you. The sign should be clearly readable.

Scavenger hunt Los Angeles
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Holy City steeples

Charleston is nicknamed the Holy City for its many church steeples. Find a vantage point where you can see at least two steeples in frame and take a group photo with them in the background.

Scavenger hunt Charleston
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Honky-tonk neon shot

Lower Broadway is a stack of neon honky-tonk signs (Tootsies, Robert's, Legends Corner). Pick your favourite sign and take a group photo with the neon glowing behind you. Cowboy hats are bonus points.

Scavenger hunt Nashville
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