The Great Waihī Beach Scavenger Hunt | Operation Beach Patrol

Presented by Raine & Horne Waihī Beach

Something mysterious is happening at Waihī Beach...
Over $1,500 in cold, hard cash has been stolen… and it’s up to you to find it! 💰

Clues have appeared across the Village, strange footprints line the sand, and whispers are spreading of a “beach bandit” behind it all.

This summer, you’re invited to join Operation Beach Patrol, a thrilling on-foot scavenger-style adventure that will have you and your teammates solving riddles, tackling mini challenges, and racing to uncover The Great Waihī Beach Mystery!

When: Saturday 24th January 2026
Where: Meet at the Waihī Beach Info Centre at 10am sharp
Who: Teams of up to five members aged 16+ can register, with unlimited support crew under 16 welcome to join in the fun
Cost: Free to enter

There’ll be clues to chase, surprises to uncover, and plenty of laughs along the way, all leading to an epic beachside finale with $1,500 in prizes up for grabs, thanks to our incredible sponsors Raine & Horne Waihī Beach!

🥇 1st Place: $750
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250

Gather your best detectives, grab your sunnies, and get ready to join the investigation.
Dressing up and getting into the spirit is strongly encouraged, after all, the best detectives wear disguises, sunnies, and a serious sense of fun! 🕵️‍♀️😎

Do you have what it takes to solve The Great Waihī Beach Mystery?

One RSVP = one team!

Info: Teams follow clues across the village and beach, solving mini-mysteries.

Each stop reveals new “evidence”.

If you're spotted by a bandit, they will be handing out bonus missions or issuing “fun fines” (e.g. 5 star jumps, sing a line of Poi E, or pose for a silly photo).

Bonus photo/selfie dares earn extra points.

Info: Teams return to the Info Centre.

While results are tallied, grab food nearby.

Finalists drawn randomly from completed teams.

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