Hunt #11 Debrief - Christchurch

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #11 Debrief - Christchurch

Coin found on 25 July 2015, at 2:15pm by Celeste

Although it may have been a nail-biting finish to see if the coin would eventually be found, my first outing in Christchurch proved to be a fun one! I tried making use of local landmarks for this one, and although I couldn't visibly see a large turnout, I later found out there were at least a couple of people playing along online! Awesome!
-Huntmaster Orion

Hunt #10 Debrief - Wellington

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #10 Debrief - Wellington

Coin found on 18 July 2015, at 1:35pm by Tony

It was a rainy weekend afternoon in Wellington, and I still can't pick the right date for the weather down here! Regardless, we had a winner!
Initially I was a bit worried, as there was another scavenger hunt lasting the whole weekend as part of Armageddon Expo at the same time, although with a substantial cash prize.
There was some excitement as some teams raced past where we were having lunch, but eventually our waiting paid off as one hunter stalked every last tree for a good half hour or so, before finding the coin! And just as we had ordered more fries...
-Huntmaster Orion

This was the very first hunt co-hosted by our newest huntmasters! Introducing, Hunt Team Trinity!

After an agonising wait hanging out with the Pigmy Marmosets, excitement quickly built as we saw someone looking for something that could only have been the coin! A short wander down to the bus shelter soon saw us pulling out our best acting skills when we were almost sprung! A few minutes later we were delighted when Tony had the coin in hand, and we could finally stop pretending that we had no idea where this mystery coin was hidden.

Until next time!-Hunt Team Trinity

Hunt #12 - Palmerston North

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #12 - Palmerston North

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
This is an old-fashioned treasure hunt! Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Palmerston North!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. The Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Hunt #11 - Christchurch

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #11 - Christchurch

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2015

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
This is an old-fashioned treasure hunt! Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Christchurch!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Cathedral Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Hunt #9 Debrief - Auckland

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #9 Debrief - Auckland

Coin was not found

I was kinda hoping for a little interest mid-week, mostly because it was the school holidays and all, but perhaps it was the weather that won the day. There were definitely people playing along at work, but no-one around to claim the coin for themselves. Oh well, better luck next time.
-Huntmaster Orion

Hunt #10 - Wellington

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #10 - Wellington

Date: Saturday, 18 July 2015

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Wellington!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Civic Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Hunt #8 Debrief - Hamilton

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #8 Debrief - Hamilton

Coin found on 11 July 2015, at 1:10pm by Sophie, Ayla & Matt

What a great hunt!
It had everything - great weather (even if it was a little chilly), a new city, multiple teams and confusion, and even technical difficulties. There's a story to tell there.
Stick around for the answers to all your questions!
-Huntmaster Orion

Hunt #9 - Auckland

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #9 - Auckland

Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Auckland!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Aotea Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Hunt #7 Debrief - Auckland

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #7 Debrief - Auckland

Coin found? on 6 July 2015, at 11:25am by Tania, Sophie, Toby & Gus

This hunt put me as a huntmaster into an interesting predicament.
Now, typically I'll put the coin somewhere where I won't expect it to be found unless you're actually looking for it. This turned out not to be the case as a family of four, out for the day to "air out the kids" stumbled across the coin, which, I would like to point out, was half hidden under a rock. I guess little ones really do love looking under everything.
But, rules are rules, and as they were the first group to find the coin, they won it. But just to be fair, I hid a spare coin in the same location for anyone else looking. Again, this wasn't the case.
Oh well, lesson learned.
So here are the clues I sent out on Monday!
-Huntmaster Orion

Hunt #8 - Hamilton

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #8 - Hamilton

Date: Saturday, 11 July 2015

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Hamilton!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Garden Place was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Hunt #7 - Auckland

Midwinter Expedition

Hunt #7 - Auckland

Date: Monday, 6 July 2015

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm (at the latest)

Do you enjoy treasure hunts? Puzzles? Geocaching? Or just want something to do that's free?
Follow the clues given out on Twitter, to try and find a special coin that's hidden somewhere in Auckland!

If you have been directed here from Eventfinda, please note there is no starting venue. Aotea Square was chosen because I needed to supply an address.

Event - Midwinter Expedition

The Hunt's Midwinter Expedition

6 hunts. 5 cities. 4 weeks. It's The Hunt's biggest event ever!

Date: 6-28 June 2015

The hunt is on, and we're crossing the country during July, in our Midwinter Expedition! This is your first chance to find a coin in three never-before-visited cities, so make sure you let your friends know that The Hunt is coming to town!

If you're a fan of puzzles, treasure hunts, or geocaching, grab some friends and family to track down the totally awesome (and limited-edition) Hunt Coin! Plus, if you're the first to find it, you get to keep the coin!

Best of all, playing along is free! There's no need to register, just make sure you follow @hunt_clues on Twitter to receive clues during the day, or visit the Hunt Blog to read the latest updates.

Read on to find out where we're going, and when you can come and find us!