SELF-GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
There's Gold Hidden In Your City!
Perth mystery scavenger hunts. Assemble your favourite people and uncover overlooked details, curious stories, and unexpected discoveries!
Your Next Great Day Out Is Hiding In Perth!
Perth’s most unexpected activity awaits. Turn your next outing into an unforgettable mystery adventure!
How Does A Mystery Scavenger Hunt Work?
1. Pick your preferred adventure
Choose the location, story and difficulty you’d like to play. If you’d prefer to take on our hard clues, we also offer outdoor escape rooms.
2. Start and pause whenever you like
Head to the start point and open the game on your phone. No bookings, no scheduling, plenty of opportunities to stop for coffee or lunch along the way!
3. Uncover Perth's hidden secrets
Follow the trail, solve light puzzles, and discover the surprising stories behind places you’d normally walk straight past.
Gift Two Games, Get The Third Free
Select “this is a gift” at checkout to receive a puzzle card in a velvet case with a customisable envelope.
The recipient can scan the QR code on the card and start their adventure whenever they’re ready.
For a limited time, buy two outdoor escape room games and get the third free.
Our Mystery Scavenger Hunts Are Perfect For...
Scavenger Hunts vs Outdoor Escape Rooms
Which adventure is right for you?
| The Experience | Scavenger Hunt | Outdoor Escape Room |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1–2 stars | 3–5 stars |
| Main focus | Fun, exploration & discovery | An escape room without walls |
| Puzzle style | Fun clues & observation challenges | Escape room-style puzzles |
| Best for | Anyone who loves exploring, discovering & solving light-hearted clues | Anyone who loves escape rooms, puzzles & mysteries |
| Pace | Play at your own pace | Play at your own pace |
| Where you play | Outdoors, exploring real landmarks | Outdoors — the city is your escape room |
Rather take on an outdoor escape room? View our games here
One Of The Most Unique Things To Do In Perth
Mystery adventures and hidden gold...
Our games aren’t like the other Perth sightseeing activities. Not just a self-guided Perth walking tour and not just a treasure hunt, our mysteries require you to actively search the city. To solve the clues and follow the trail, you’ll need to find details most people don’t notice.
Our fun Perth group activities turn an ordinary trip to the city into an adventure
Perth walking activities don’t get better than this. Crack the clues, unravel the story, and discover Perth’s incredible history and hidden gems. Our games aren’t just for tourists, there’s plenty for locals to discover too!
Featured Game - The Mystery Of The Broken Statue
Gold Hidden In Plain Sight, A Headless Statue, And A Century-Old Secret.
Lord Oswald Pomp, the most pompous mayor Perth ever endured, has lost his head. Literally. The head has been broken off his statue, revealing 3000 real gold coins and a note – whoever broke it can keep the lot.
347 people claim they did it (including a bloke from Manchester who’s never even been to Perth).
If the real statue-breaker isn’t found, Pomp’s smug descendants will pocket the gold.
Follow their trail through the Perth CBD, spot the things most people walk straight past, uncover hidden historical secrets about the places you visit, and unravel the whole epic tale before the Pomps get their hands on the loot!
Game Locations
Central Perth
Follow the clues through the CBD and notice the things most people normally walk straight past. You might need to get up close and personal with the statue of Maya the hippo, take photos with Elizabeth Quay’s Spanda, then find something at Perth Town Hall that most people miss. Follow the trail until the answers to the mystery are revealed.
Fremantle
Combine your skills and share an adventure through Fremantle. Discover its fascinating history as you unravel our epic tales. Trails include the hidden secrets of Victoria Quay, South Mole Lighthouse and Fremantle’s Old Court House.
FAQ
What is a scavenger hunt?
A scavenger hunt is an adventure where players follow clues, search for hidden details and complete challenges along the way. Laneway Mysteries will take you through the city streets where you use real landmarks, follow the tale and discover hidden secrets
Is a scavenger hunt the same as a treasure hunt?
Scavenger hunts and treasure hunts are similar, but a treasure hunt usually leads to players finding real prizes such as chocolate eggs. Scavenger hunts involve a story and light clues to solve. Instead of collecting objects, you uncover details to reach the final answer
Are there scavenger hunts in Perth for adults?
Absolutely. Laneway Mysteries games are designed for adults and older kids. They’re a fun outdoor activity for friends, couples, and anyone looking for something different to do in Perth
Are your scavenger hunts suitable for adults and teenagers?
Yes, there are no adult themes in our games, the stories are light, whimsical and fun. We recommend players 12 and over purely for enjoyment, but if you have younger kids who you think would enjoy spotting details around the city and solving light-hearted clues then there’s no reason not to get them involved
How does a self-guided scavenger hunt work?
Self-guided scavenger hunts are delivered on your phone. You choose and purchase the game online, head to the starting location and open the game on your phone. There’s no fixed start time, no guide and no booking needed, so you can explore and play at your own pace and take a break whenever you like. If you’d like to learn more, you can visit our How To Play page
How long does a Laneway Mysteries scavenger hunt take?
Most players spend about 90 minutes on the actual game, but many people choose to stop for coffee, lunch etc along the way and make an afternoon of it. You can check the individual game pages for estimated duration and walking distances of your specific game of interest
What happens if we can't solve a scavenger hunt clue?
Every question includes hints you can choose to reveal to help you along, and you can reveal the answer if you’d like to. The goal of our scavenger hunts is to have fun and discover the city, not spend the morning frustrated by tricky clues
Are scavenger hunts a good activity for couples and dates in Perth?
Definitely! A scavenger hunt gives you something flexible to discover and solve together, without the pressure of a traditional date. Stop for a drink if it’s going well. Go for dinner afterwards. Whether you’re getting to know someone or have been together for years, our games are ideal. You can learn more on our couples and dates page
Are these good date night games in Perth?
Yes. Outdoor mystery games work well for dates, as they give you something playful to solve together. Our regular games would be great for a first date, and the date night games are ideal for established couples