Puzzles

The Beaches Scavenger Hunt

One weekend. Ten clues. Endless bragging rights.

Ready to explore The Beaches like never before? This isn't your average coastal stroll – this is a sunshine-fuelled, clue-cracking, photo-snapping challenge made for adventurers of all ages. Whether you’re a curious kid, a competitive couple or a full family squad, we dare you to tick off all 10 spots.

How to play:

• Solve the clue, head to the spot, and take a fun snap.
• Post it to Instagram and tag @beachescovered with #NBScavengerHunt.

THE 10 CLUES

(We keep them playful, but not too hard — we want you to actually find them).

• “I light the way but never move. Climb to my top for the best beachy view.”
  Hint: It's where Pittwater meets the sea...
• “I’m a curl you can’t comb, where sea foam meets sandstone.”
  Hint: A local fave for rock pool dips.
• “I stand where the sea meets sky, a flame of stone that never dies. A beacon of stories, old and wise.”
  Hint: A powerful tribute atop Freshwater's cliffs.
• “Catch me leaping, flipping, free – I’m not a bird, but I love the sea.”
  Hint: Bring binoculars to this Warriewood lookout.
• “My name says flat but my view is tops. Spot a ferry and catch the drops.”
  Hint: Picnic spot with harbour views.
• “Step onto me, I stretch across still water. I reflect the sun and kids in laughter.”
  Hint: Best spot for sunsets and scooters.
• “Where paddles clash, find the table for fun.”
  Hint: Right by the sand, where beach vibes and friendly games meet.
• “I roll in barrels and don’t sell beer but boardriders cheer when I appear.”
  Hint: A wave with history.
• “I’m the beach you see on screen, with palm trees tall and water clean.”
  Hint: Home to a certain 'Home & Away' set.
• “From Newport to Narrabeen, Bilgola and Dee Why this team brings the best coffee to the coast”
  Hint: Two of our faves nor far from the beach.

Answers:

• Barrenjoey Lighthouse
• North Curl Curl Rock Pool + Sea Cave
• Signal Fire sculpture, McKillop Park, Freshwater
• Turimetta Headland (dolphin/whale spotting)
• Collins Flat Beach
• Narrabeen Lagoon Footbridge
• Ping pong table, Dee Why Beachfront
• Freshwater Beach – Birthplace of Aussie surfing
• Palm Beach (aka Summer Bay)
• Zubi

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1. In which month does Autumn begin in Australia? March
2. What was Kylie Minogue's debut single in 1987? "Locomotion"
3. Who is the highest run-scorer in the history of Australian Test cricket? Ricky Ponting
4. Which fruit is commonly harvested in Australia during Autumn? Apples
5. What is the main reason for the colour change in Autumn leaves? Decrease in chlorophyll
6. Which constellation becomes prominent in the night sky during Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere? Orion
7. What is the term for animals that prepare for Winter by storing food in Autumn? Hibernation preparation
8. Which Australian singer is known for the song "Chandelier"? Sia
9. Which Australian cyclist won the Tour de France  in 2011? Cadel Evans
10. Who holds the record for the most goals in a single AFL season? Tony Lockett
11. Who captained the Australian women's cricket team to victory in the 2020 T20 World Cup? Meg Lanning
12. In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn is also known as what? Fall
13. Which ocean is the largest and deepest in the world? Pacific Ocean
14. Name the ocean that is the smallest and shallowest of the world's oceans. Arctic Ocean
15. Which Australian golfer won The Masters in 2013? Adam Scott
16. What is a group of crows called? A murder
17. What is another name for a myocardial infarction? Heart attack
18. Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility? The Moon
19. What does the 'E' stand for in E=mc²? Energy
20. Which of these animals is not a marsupial? Platypus
21. In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold? Midas

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