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.
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
See these locations plus more on your Cairns Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
Flash Sale until Wednesday, 03/26! Tickets can be used on any of our 3050+ hunts all around the world.
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.
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
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!
Team: Team HAM
Team: Team HAM
Team: Team HAM
Do you have what it takes to be a scavenger hunting champion?
See our amazing reviews of our Cairns scavenger hunt walking tour!
I enjoyed this trip so much, and wish there was a timer function for the camera! Thank you so much????
AYOUNG JO
Amazing experience
Alec Mitch
I really loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure in Downtown. It guided us through such interesting sites effortlessly.
Daniel L.
This scavenger hunt is definitely a must-do in Cairns! It combines fun with exploration perfectly throughout Downtown.
Samantha W.
The walking tour through Downtown was enjoyable and educational. I loved every moment of our adventure in Cairns.
Brian H.
We had an incredible time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! Each location offered something unique and memorable.
Laura M.
As a tourist, this was a fantastic way to see points of interest around Cairns. The challenges were engaging and fun!
Chris G.
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.
Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. The scavenger hunt revealed fascinating history at spots like Cairns Museum.
David B.
This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for enjoying the sun while discovering places like Cairns Aquarium. Highly recommend!
Sarah W.
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.
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.
Using ScavengerHunt.com made it easy to explore Downtown. I loved finding clues near Anchors Aweigh and other historic sites.
Charlotte L.
There are so many things to do in Cairns and this scavenger hunt walking tour is definitely one of them. Highly recommended!
Ethan H.
I really enjoyed this walking tour around Downtown Cairns. It felt like an adventure filled with fascinating stories and sights.
Isabella R.
This was such a great Downtown scavenger hunt. I loved learning about the history while walking through beautiful spots.
Mason G.
The Cairns scavenger hunt was an awesome way for tourists to see points of interest while enjoying a lovely day outdoors.
Sophia M.
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.
Exploring the historic sites like Masonic Temple made this scavenger hunt a highlight of our trip to sunny Cairns.
Noah D.
This outdoor activity was perfect for our family. The kids loved discovering hidden gems around Downtown Cairns.
Olivia B.
What a fantastic date idea in the tropical city. We enjoyed solving puzzles while strolling by the Esplanade Lagoon.
Liam S.
I had a blast exploring the Olympic Torch Monument and Cairns Museum on this fun scavenger hunt in the heart of downtown.
Emma J.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cairns is such a vibrant city. This scavenger hunt helped us discover amazing spots we would have missed otherwise, like Anchors Aweigh.
Ava W.
Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of the Cairns scavenger hunt. Each stop revealed fascinating history and beautiful architecture.
Noah D.
The Cairns scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Walking through downtown while discovering hidden gems made for an unforgettable day.
Olivia B.
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.
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.
I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure through Downtown. It made exploring feel like a treasure hunt full of surprises!
James C.
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.
This was a fantastic walking tour of Downtown Cairns. I appreciated how interactive it was, making history come alive!
Daniel H.
The Cairns scavenger hunt was an awesome experience. We explored downtown and enjoyed learning about its rich history along the way.
Laura M.
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.
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.
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.
This outdoor activity was perfect for enjoying the sunshine in Downtown Cairns. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing historic spots.
Sarah B.
What a fun date idea in Cairns. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking by the Olympic Torch Monument and beautiful Esplanade Lagoon.
Michael S.
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.
Emily J.
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