Melbourne Scavenger & Treasure Hunts

Your Melbourne Scavenger Hunt: Transform Melbourne Into an Urban Treasure Chest

Your urban odyssey starts here…

Welcome to Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital and living treasure chest!

Unleash your creative and curious mind as you delve into a treasure hunt in Melbourne that takes you beyond the obvious and into the previously unknown and unnoticed with CityDays.

Solve riddles, follow clues and forage for secrets as you unpack the city’s hidden gems and top sights on a Melbourne scavenger hunt! 

The Best Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts in Melbourne

We’ve stuck to a few principles that have changed the game to ensure our explorers get the most out of their Melbourne scavenger hunt. 

No waiting in line, no hassle, no guide, no strangers. That’s the CityDays way. 

This means that our Melbourne scavenger hunts might feel a little different to other games you might have played before. 

But don’t worry, there’s nothing complicated about them. If you can send and receive texts, have a pair of comfy shoes for walking in and a great bunch to explore Melbourne with, you’re already overqualified. 

How Our Treasure Hunt in Melbourne Works

Our treasure hunts in Melbourne are self-guided and designed to show you the good stuff, cut out the boring stuff, and get you interacting with your surroundings. 

How do we do that? 

We curate our trails so that they include a city’s most interesting streets, landmarks, and historical anomalies and introduce you to a few of its famous figures. 

We also slip in plenty of hidden gems along the way - the kind of stuff even locals don’t know about - to make sure everyone’s learning and having fun. 

It’s your job to answer our puzzles, riddles and clues based on your surroundings to take you from point A to point B and beyond. 

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Our business relies on appreciating the beauty and intrigue of urban environments, so the last thing we want to do is leave rubbish lying around.

We don’t support littering, so we haven’t left any physical objects anywhere for you to find. Instead, we’ve made use of existing buildings, curious city quirks, sculptures, pieces of street art and even street furniture as clues.

The only stuff you’ll leave our Melbourne scavenger hunts with are fond memories, plenty of knowledge and potentially a place at the top of our leaderboard. Oh, and plenty of pics too - don’t forget to send them in to us, we love seeing them and we might even reward you for your efforts…

Looking For a Team-Building Day Activity?

Look no further! 

Boost your team bonds, explore Melbourne and enjoy a scavenger hunt with us. 

Pick from either a premade route or have a bespoke trail made especially for your business. Need to start or finish at a certain venue? No problem! Want to throw in a surprise along the way? Just let us know what your requirements are. We love a challenge!

Our corporate Melbourne treasure hunts can be played by groups of all sizes. For bigger groups, we recommend separating into teams to make sure that everyone can get involved - plus, the competitive element gets quite spicy when there’s more of you!

Discover City Secrets and Melbourne Hidden Gems with CityDays

As any Melburnian will tell you, it’d truly take weeks (if not months!) to see all of Melbourne and its many, many hidden gems. Believe us - we’ve searched high and low to find the best ones for you to include in our trails.

Along the way, we’ve collected some pretty interesting facts about interesting landmarks and uncovered some pretty unusual things that most tourists and residents just walk straight past. Here are a few of our favourites…

One of The Trustees in Charge of Overseeing State Library Victoria Sentenced Ned Kelly to Death

His name was Justice Redmond Barry, who by the time the building of State Library Victoria was approved of, had risen to the title of Solicitor-General of Victoria. 

Melbourne’s Royal Arcade is Guarded by the Medieval Mascots of London

If you’ve ever looked up while browsing inside the Royal Arcade, you’ll have noticed the giants looming beside the mall’s iconic clock. 

What you probably didn’t know about them is that their names are actually Gog and Magog, and to this day are the guardians of London, the city capital of England and Great Britain.

They have appeared as mascots representing London since the late 14th century.

The Creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Found “The Most Beautiful Place in The World” in Melbourne

In Doyle’s opinion, the most beautiful place to be found anywhere in the world was Melbourne Botanical Gardens. He wrote: “It is, I think, absolutely the most beautiful place I have ever seen”. 

Thirsty for more Melbourne-related facts? You’ll find plenty more here. 

Available Trails and Melbourne Treasure Hunts

Interested in finding out more about the kinds of self-guided Melbourne treasure hunts we provide? Here’s where you get a tiny sneak peek into where you can find your next adventure…

Frozen Idols, Shifting Walls

Embark on a treasure hunt in Melbourne CBD, where sculptures, street art, and urban wonders merge. 

This puzzle-filled adventure combines escape room thrills with sightseeing, showcasing Melbourne's vibrant, eclectic spirit. Explore well-known landmarks and hidden gems, discovering the city's past and present in a novel way.

Witness St Paul's Cathedral, the Town Hall, a legendary Victorian shopping arcade, the bustling streets of Chinatown, a unique sunken library, Parliament House, the serene Treasury Gardens, and the famous murals of Hosier Lane. Engage with riddles, face challenges, and enjoy stops at excellent pubs and cafes. 

'Frozen Idols, Shifting Walls' offers an immersive journey through Melbourne’s city centre, perfect for those seeking inspiration from its art, architecture, flavours, and sounds.

Chameleon Lives

Chameleon Lives is a captivating, puzzle-filled scavenger hunt through Melbourne's multifaceted suburb, St Kilda.

From its origins as an indigenous hunting ground to its evolution into a hub for the Victorian elite, a bustling suburb, a red-light district, and a bohemian paradise, this trail uncovers the area's dynamic history and peculiar secrets. Engage in an interactive exploration full of art, history, hidden gems, and significant landmarks, perfect for groups of friends, family, or colleagues.

Expect to marvel at the City Hall, wander through the St Kilda Botanical Gardens, stroll down Acland Street, relax in O'Donnell Gardens, experience the magic of Luna Park, enjoy the St Kilda Foreshore, explore Alfred Square and Fitzroy Street. 

Along with intriguing riddles, you'll encounter great bars, cafes, and numerous surprises. This hunt is an ideal way for anyone eager to explore the depths of St Kilda's ever-changing character and discover the essence of this Melbourne marvel.