Decode cryptic clues from Federation Square to Southbank on this 2–3 hour urban scavenger hunt. Explore street art, riverside views and cultural landmarks while navigating lanes and plazas with a mobile app.
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The sun sits low over the Yarra as feet hit cobbles and the city hums — this is a scavenger hunt that trades highways for laneways and gallery façades. Starting at Federation Square, participants will decode cryptic clues that send them through hidden walkways, sculptural plazas and riverfront promenades, observing public art that both provokes and amuses.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light urban walking; suitable for most fitness levels and families
Wildlife
History
Federation Square opened in 2002 as a civic cultural hub; the Yarra River corridor has been a gathering place for the Wurundjeri people for millennia.
Conservation
Respect public artworks and avoid defacing surfaces; support local galleries and riverside clean-up initiatives that protect the Yarra’s habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Melbourne Scavenger Hunt - Arts & Culture Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start at Federation Square
Arrive early to orient yourself and avoid peak pedestrian traffic around Flinders Street Station.
Bring a portable charger
The scavenger hunt uses a web app; extra battery life keeps clues and maps accessible the whole way.
Watch the crossings
Several key clues require crossing busy arterial roads; use traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.
Plan refreshment stops
Southbank and the Yarra promenade have many cafés and bars — schedule a break to enjoy local food and rest your feet.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved lanes and occasional cobbles require supportive, grippy footwear.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between cafés, especially in summer heat.
summer
Portable phone charger
The experience runs through a web app, so extra battery is highly useful.
Light waterproof layer
Melbourne weather changes fast; a packable rain shell keeps the hunt on schedule.
spring