Treasure Hunt 5 stopsBeach Treasure Hunt
Follow the waterfront trail and discover hidden treasures near harbors, bridges, and coastal paths. A scenic adventure with beautiful views.
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How this Quest works
In a treasure hunt, participants navigate to each stop and enter a secret code to prove they found the location. Along the waterfront, codes can be hidden in details such as signs, bridges, and lookout towers.
Stop 1 β The Dock
A dock or a pier can be a great starting station.
Title: At the Dock
Description: Walk out onto the dock and look at the last bollard. There are two numbers painted on it - the numbers are the secret code.
Secret code: 42
Stop 2 β The Bridge
A bridge can be a great stop β look for a detail on the bridge that can be used as the secret code.
Title: Under the Bridge
Description: Go to the north side of the bridge. On the railing, there's a plaque with the year it was built. Add up the digits in that year β the sum is your code.
Secret code: 18
Stop 3 β The Promenade Bench
Benches often make great stops β they frequently have a small metal plaque with a marking that you could use as a secret code.
Title: The Bench with a View
Description: Find the third bench past the blue lamp. Check the metal plaque β what's engraved on it? That's your code.
Secret code: KVP-42
Stop 4 β The Shoreline
Information boards can serve as a great stop.
Title: The Water's Edge
Description: Head down to the beach and look at the information board - which bird species is pictured in the bottom right corner?
Secret code: Oystercatcher
Stop 5 β The Lookout
Finish the round at a nice viewpoint so the participant ends on a high note.
Title: The Final View
Description: Climb up to the lookout point. Look through the binoculars β how many islands can you count? That number, times two, is your final secret code. Congratulations!
Secret code: 14
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