Solve location-based clues as you walk Perth’s CBD and riverside precincts at your own pace. This app-led scavenger hunt links 10+ outdoor attractions across a compact 3.3 km route — ideal for small groups, families, or team-building.
Solve location-based clues as you walk Perth’s CBD and riverside precincts at your own pace. This app-led scavenger hunt links 10+ outdoor attractions across a compact 3.3 km route — ideal for small groups, families, or team-building.
You start on a sun-baked pavement beside the Swan River, map app open, and the river’s breeze nudges you toward a cluster of landmarks that have watched Perth shift from colonial post to modern coastal city.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by World City Trail · Perth, Western Australia
You start on a sun-baked pavement beside the Swan River, map app open, and the river’s breeze nudges you toward a cluster of landmarks that have watched Perth shift from colonial post to modern coastal city.
This self-guided scavenger hunt threads through the CBD and riverside precincts — the Bell Tower’s modern bronze bells, the Gothic angles of St George’s and Saint Mary’s Cathedrals, the red-brick formality of Perth Town Hall, and the historic Perth Mint — each stop a chapter in the city’s civic story. The route sits on the Swan Coastal Plain, where sand and limestone meet the river, and the area is on Whadjuk Noongar country; expect cultural layers of Indigenous place-making followed by 19th- and 20th-century colonial growth.
The format is simple: clues delivered through the World City Trail app lead you between 10+ outdoor points of interest across roughly 3.3 km of streets and gardens (about 42 minutes of walking time if you skip pauses). You don’t need tickets to play — puzzles focus on exterior features, so you can choose to enter sites like the Perth Mint.
Practical edge: pacing is yours. Take breaks in Queens Gardens or grab a coffee in Northbridge. Bring a charged phone with mobile data, sensible walking shoes, and a reusable water bottle. Start in the morning for milder temperatures and quieter streets, and plan at least 1–2 hours to enjoy clues, photos, and optional detours between stops.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic walking stamina for 3.3 km with short climbs and stairs in places
No — this self-guided tour can be started any time after purchase; there is no fixed departure or guide.
No — puzzles focus on outdoor features; entrance fees to museums or the Perth Mint are optional and paid separately.
Much of the route follows paved city streets and riverfront paths, but there may be steps or uneven surfaces at some sites — accessibility varies by stop.
Yes — the app requires a data connection to receive clues and track progress, so ensure your phone plan or roaming is active.
The route highlights layers of Perth’s development from Whadjuk Noongar custodianship through 19th-century civic growth; the Perth Mint and town hall reflect the city’s colonial-era institutions.
Stick to marked paths, avoid disturbing riverbank vegetation, and use refillable bottles to reduce single-use plastics around the Swan River precinct.
World City Trail operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You start on a sun-baked pavement beside the Swan River, map app open, and the river’s breeze nudges you toward a cluster of landmarks that have watched Perth shift from colonial post to modern coastal city.
You start on a sun-baked pavement beside the Swan River, map app open, and the river’s breeze nudges you toward a cluster of landmarks that have watched Perth shift from colonial post to modern coastal city.
This self-guided scavenger hunt threads through the CBD and riverside precincts — the Bell Tower’s modern bronze bells, the Gothic angles of St George’s and Saint Mary’s Cathedrals, the red-brick formality of Perth Town Hall, and the historic Perth Mint — each stop a chapter in the city’s civic story. The route sits on the Swan Coastal Plain, where sand and limestone meet the river, and the area is on Whadjuk Noongar country; expect cultural layers of Indigenous place-making followed by 19th- and 20th-century colonial growth.
The format is simple: clues delivered through the World City Trail app lead you between 10+ outdoor points of interest across roughly 3.3 km of streets and gardens (about 42 minutes of walking time if you skip pauses). You don’t need tickets to play — puzzles focus on exterior features, so you can choose to enter sites like the Perth Mint.
Practical edge: pacing is yours. Take breaks in Queens Gardens or grab a coffee in Northbridge. Bring a charged phone with mobile data, sensible walking shoes, and a reusable water bottle. Start in the morning for milder temperatures and quieter streets, and plan at least 1–2 hours to enjoy clues, photos, and optional detours between stops.