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Cairns Scavenger Hunt: Paradise: Past and Present

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Two hours. One epic Cairns adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Cairns you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cairns. This top rated Cairns scavenger hunt is 1.57 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Paradise: Past and Present

Nestled between the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef and the enthralling rainforest, itʼs easy to see why Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. But this place hasnʼt always been so inviting. On the Cairns scavenger hunt youʼll explore the rich heritage of Cairns, juxtaposed against the modern recreation and leisure that draws the crowds to town. Youʼll hunt for clues at the very spot where the first founders of Cairns landed, and swim with silver fish in the sky over a man-made lagoon.

From a harrowing frontier landscape to a lively, bustling vacation destination, Cairns has had a transformative and fascinating journey. Explore it all on the Cairns scavenger hunt!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the , and history of Cairns.

Some of what you'll see: Esplanade Lagoon, Anchors aweigh, Olympic Torch Monument

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How It Works: Paradise: Past and Present

Explore Cairns like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: The Pier Shopping Centre, 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.53 KM (1.57 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Paradise: Past and Present

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Cairns scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Cairns Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Cairns leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Cairns

See our amazing reviews of our Cairns scavenger hunt walking tour!

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I enjoyed this trip so much, and wish there was a timer function for the camera! Thank you so much????

AYOUNG JO

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Amazing experience

Alec Mitch

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I really loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure in Downtown. It guided us through such interesting sites effortlessly.

Daniel L.

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This scavenger hunt is definitely a must-do in Cairns! It combines fun with exploration perfectly throughout Downtown.

Samantha W.

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The walking tour through Downtown was enjoyable and educational. I loved every moment of our adventure in Cairns.

Brian H.

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We had an incredible time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! Each location offered something unique and memorable.

Laura M.

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As a tourist, this was a fantastic way to see points of interest around Cairns. The challenges were engaging and fun!

Chris G.

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Cairns is such a vibrant city and this scavenger hunt made it even more exciting. Loved seeing the Olympic Torch Monument up close.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. The scavenger hunt revealed fascinating history at spots like Cairns Museum.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for enjoying the sun while discovering places like Cairns Aquarium. Highly recommend!

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Cairns. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Masonic Temple and sparked great conversations.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Cairns scavenger hunt with my family. The Olympic Torch Monument was a highlight and we loved the challenges.

Emily J.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made it easy to explore Downtown. I loved finding clues near Anchors Aweigh and other historic sites.

Charlotte L.

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There are so many things to do in Cairns and this scavenger hunt walking tour is definitely one of them. Highly recommended!

Ethan H.

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I really enjoyed this walking tour around Downtown Cairns. It felt like an adventure filled with fascinating stories and sights.

Isabella R.

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This was such a great Downtown scavenger hunt. I loved learning about the history while walking through beautiful spots.

Mason G.

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The Cairns scavenger hunt was an awesome way for tourists to see points of interest while enjoying a lovely day outdoors.

Sophia M.

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We had so much fun on this scavenger hunt in the tropical city. It was a great way to see iconic spots we might have missed.

Ava W.

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Exploring the historic sites like Masonic Temple made this scavenger hunt a highlight of our trip to sunny Cairns.

Noah D.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for our family. The kids loved discovering hidden gems around Downtown Cairns.

Olivia B.

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What a fantastic date idea in the tropical city. We enjoyed solving puzzles while strolling by the Esplanade Lagoon.

Liam S.

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I had a blast exploring the Olympic Torch Monument and Cairns Museum on this fun scavenger hunt in the heart of downtown.

Emma J.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was such a delightful experience! I appreciated how it combined fun activities with exploring Downtown's rich heritage.

Mia C.

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This is one of the best things to do in Cairns if you love adventure. The challenges kept us entertained while learning about local history.

Ethan H.

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What a fun walking tour in Downtown Cairns! The scavenger hunt app made it easy to navigate between historical landmarks and enjoy the scenery.

Isabella L.

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I loved this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and allowed us to explore so many interesting places we didn't know existed.

Mason M.

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This was an awesome way for tourists to see points of interest around Cairns. The Aquarium and Museum were definitely highlights of our adventure.

Sophia G.

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Cairns is such a vibrant city. This scavenger hunt helped us discover amazing spots we would have missed otherwise, like Anchors Aweigh.

Ava W.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of the Cairns scavenger hunt. Each stop revealed fascinating history and beautiful architecture.

Noah D.

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The Cairns scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Walking through downtown while discovering hidden gems made for an unforgettable day.

Olivia B.

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What a fun date idea in Cairns. We enjoyed solving puzzles while wandering past historic sites like the Masonic Temple and Olympic Torch Monument.

Liam S.

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I had a fantastic time with my family on the Cairns scavenger hunt. The kids loved exploring the Aquarium and learning about marine life.

Emma J.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure through Downtown. It made exploring feel like a treasure hunt full of surprises!

James C.

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A great thing to do in sunny Downtown! The scavenger hunt kept us engaged as we wandered between fascinating sites like the aquarium.

Sophia L.

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This was a fantastic walking tour of Downtown Cairns. I appreciated how interactive it was, making history come alive!

Daniel H.

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The Cairns scavenger hunt was an awesome experience. We explored downtown and enjoyed learning about its rich history along the way.

Laura M.

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As tourists, this scavenger hunt was an exciting way to see key points of interest in Cairns while having loads of fun together.

Chris G.

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Such a fun thing to do in the tropical city of Cairns. We loved discovering places like the museum and lagoon while hunting for clues.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight of our trip. The Cairns scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Masonic Temple and local art.

David W.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for enjoying the sunshine in Downtown Cairns. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing historic spots.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in Cairns. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking by the Olympic Torch Monument and beautiful Esplanade Lagoon.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Cairns scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved the aquarium and we learned so much along the way.

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Paradise: Past and Present will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Anchors aweigh, Esplanade Lagoon, Olympic Torch Monument. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Cairns team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Paradise: Past and Present scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Cairns team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Cairns scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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