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Explore The Magical Botanic Gardens in a series of cryptic clues. Kids learn about interesting facts whilst taking part in this themed Mad Botanist Adventure.
Find hidden gems like the beating drum of the south pacific and let the Kids' imagination run wild with comic strip updates throughout the trail
Work together as a family to solve mysteries, Parents have fun too in this safe and spectacular setting! Pram and stroller friendly.
Enjoy a relaxing rest break at the garden cafe.
Choose from our selection of trails in the city you love. Add your team details on the checkout page.
Head to the start location and click play to start your adventure. It’s quick and easy with no downloads required.
Think like as a wizard as you and your team try to solve the cryptic clues
When clues get a little tricky use a hint. Watch out though as points will be deducted for each hint used.
Score points with each successful answer and challenge for the top spot on the leaderboard!
Immerse yourself in the history of the city as you explore the least walked paths and learn the incredible backstories. Cool images and Videos thrown in to add to the fun experience.
Clue hunters, we need you!
The Mad Botanist has just escaped from his secret laboratory nearby. He is in the final stages of mixing his dangerous potion and needs one final ingredient to create a deadly plant species never seen before on Earth. Very special and rare plants are at risk from his deadly experimentations and time is running out!
Professor Whiz needs your help to find the last ingredient and stop the Mad Botanist from succeeding with his evil plans. It won’t be easy; the gardens are tricky to navigate and clues need to be solved. Quick!! What are you waiting for? Your first clue is waiting…
This a great trail for a family day out in a beautiful interactive environment. Kids will learn interesting facts and parents will enjoy a scenic adventure through the Botanical Gardens. The Mad Botanist trail is perfect if you are looking for an activity that will spark imaginations and challenge young minds.
| Price | $25 Per Person. We recommend up to 4 players per team. You can add extra teams on the checkout page. |
| Start Location | Morshead Fountain Gates - Cahill Expressway, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Finish Location | You finish in the centre of The Botanic Gardens. |
| Duration | 1-2 hours (may vary depending on how much time you spend at rest breaks) |
| Number of Clues | 14 Cryptic Clues |
| Start Times | You can start the trail anytime during the following garden opening times. Just ensure to start a couple of hours before the gardens close: October 7.00 am 7.30 pm November to February 7.00 am 8.00 pm March 7.00 am 6.30 pm April and September 7.00 am 6.00 pm May and August 7.00 am 5.30 pm June and July 7.00 am 5.00 pm |
| Difficulty Level | Easy - Medium |
| Gameplay | You can either decide to go about things leisurely or try to post a good time on our leader board. After each clue we provide you with the story and facts. |
| Scoring | Answer Correctly 25 Points, Use a hint -10 Points, Use a Reveal -20 Points (and the map will direct you to next clue in case you got lost). |
| Top Tips | Make sure your phone has enough phone battery or you can add other peoples numbers at checkout to also receive the clues. Bring along a pen and paper, it can help when solving some of the anagram clues. |
1. Select the add to cart button at the right of page.
2. Fill in your details on the checkout page.
3. Click place order and enter your payment details. Voila!
We send the team captain an email. This includes you and your team members unique play links along with instructions. Make sure to forward the email to all team members. Click on the link and the game opens in your browser immediately. No downloads required.
The trail link is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase.
Bring along a pen and paper as it can be useful to solve some of the anagram clues. We also recommend you bring some water on hot days.
Yes, this is one of the best ways to enjoy Adventure Clues and challenge your friends. Select add another team at checkout. To best enjoy we recommend a maximum of four players per team and that you stagger your start time by 5-10 minutes so you don’t overlap. Of course, you can organise to all meet up halfway at the rest break location for a drink.
It won’t cost you any more than it normally does to use your mobile phone data 🙂
Just in case, you can give us a call or send us a message to +61405424423 for live chat help.
Yes, you will need to add an additional team at checkout with their team name and mobile number.
| Team Name | Time | Total Points | Hints Used | Incorrect Answers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mainali's | 02:01:41 | 1565 | 5 | 1 | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Coolin with da homiez | 01:07:01 | 555 | 0 | 2 | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Sloths | 1:05:41:21 | 490 | 1 | 0 | 7 Dec 2019 |
| Sphynx | 01:52:19 | 435 | 2 | 13 | 14 Jan 2020 |
| The Handsy Cathys | 01:18:36 | 425 | 0 | 0 | 8 Dec 2019 |
| Fast N Furious | 02:03:07 | 420 | 1 | 2 | 5 Jan 2020 |
| Grammar Boys | 01:53:13 | 400 | 1 | 4 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Try Again | 02:11:46 | 395 | 1 | 0 | 4 Jan 2020 |
| 0 | 01:22:40 | 375 | 0 | 0 | 11 Aug 2019 |
| ECARZ | 01:45:08 | 375 | 1 | 4 | 22 Aug 2020 |
| Lake Enrique | 02:25:44 | 375 | 2 | 3 | 10 May 2020 |
| Josh’s Posse | 01:37:38 | 370 | 1 | 2 | 4 Aug 2019 |
| 0 | 01:48:17 | 365 | 1 | 0 | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Force 2 | 02:24:11 | 365 | 1 | 0 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| The Bee's Knees | 01:41:25 | 360 | 2 | 2 | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Coolin with da homies | 01:06:05 | 355 | 1 | 1 | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Abbey 2 | 01:11:58 | 355 | 2 | 0 | 28 Feb 2020 |
| 0 | 01:23:08 | 355 | 1 | 1 | 4 Aug 2019 |
| Mok and Spick | 00:54:40 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 29 Feb 2020 |
| AJ | 01:07:13 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jan 2020 |
| Simple Minds 2 | 01:11:57 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jan 2020 |
| Abbey | 01:19:29 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Abbey 1 | 01:20:30 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 28 Feb 2020 |
| The App Strikes Back | 01:20:37 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 22 Dec 2019 |
| EmMatt | 01:24:51 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jan 2020 |
| Christopher | 01:26:41 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Muggle Mayhem | 01:36:39 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 23 Feb 2020 |
| dusky dolphins | 01:38:59 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Long time no see | 01:46:22 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 15 Feb 2020 |
| The Argie-Bargies | 01:48:01 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 2 Nov 2019 |
| 0 | 02:02:17 | 350 | 0 | 5 | 3 Aug 2019 |
| Team 3 | 00:52:56 | 340 | 1 | 0 | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Wellby | 00:58:46 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 29 Feb 2020 |
| mOoiis | 00:58:49 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Boy At Leisure Club (International) | 01:14:29 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Team Amelia | 01:25:46 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 9 Nov 2019 |
| Ten Holey Wizards | 01:31:45 | 340 | 1 | 0 | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Dingemanse Dingo’s | 01:32:00 | 340 | 1 | 0 | 22 Feb 2020 |
| Laukka Scouters | 01:55:51 | 340 | 1 | 0 | 1 Feb 2020 |
| LF Visa | 02:08:15 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Dummies | 02:28:01 | 340 | 1 | 0 | 7 Nov 2020 |
| Happy Hamsters | 02:28:35 | 340 | 0 | 1 | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Team 2 | 00:55:10 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Live love laugh | 00:55:20 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 7 Mar 2020 |
| The Muccas | 01:12:03 | 330 | 1 | 1 | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Backstreet girls | 01:14:34 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 7 Mar 2020 |
| Sun Soaked Sluethers | 01:36:49 | 330 | 2 | 0 | 1 Feb 2020 |
| Team Awesome | 01:39:24 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 29 Aug 2020 |
| Localjinni | 02:39:53 | 330 | 0 | 2 | 6 Oct 2019 |
| T he French resistance | 02:44:09 | 330 | 1 | 6 | 6 Jun 2020 |
| Wonder Women | 01:04:30 | 320 | 1 | 2 | 19 Dec 2020 |
| Jono.Weiss@gmail.com | 01:11:22 | 320 | 1 | 2 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Two Monkeys | 01:33:28 | 320 | 3 | 0 | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Floof | 01:38:20 | 320 | 0 | 3 | 29 Sep 2020 |
| DD | 04:31:23 | 320 | 2 | 1 | 29 Feb 2020 |
| Sherlock Homies | 01:15:43 | 315 | 0 | 6 | 3 Aug 2019 |
| Celibacy Club | 01:13:42 | 310 | 1 | 3 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Wonky Unicorns | 01:29:29 | 310 | 3 | 1 | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Cassa del Walshie | 02:38:11 | 310 | 1 | 1 | 22 Dec 2019 |
| Simple Minds 1 | 00:58:39 | 300 | 1 | 4 | 25 Jan 2020 |
| The Schnooks | 01:12:00 | 300 | 1 | 4 | 29 Aug 2020 |
| Cultural Wingwoman | 01:56:27 | 300 | 0 | 5 | 21 Nov 2020 |
| Spizmo | 01:03:29 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Sophie | 01:11:18 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 13 Jan 2020 |
| The smiths | 01:49:24 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 14 Feb 2020 |
| LONGZA from the 65 | 01:51:31 | 295 | 0 | 1 | 18 Feb 2020 |
| localjinni | 02:06:51 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 6 Oct 2019 |
| Three Sleuths | 02:08:20 | 295 | 1 | 0 | 26 Oct 2019 |
| B team | 00:55:13 | 290 | 0 | 6 | 19 Dec 2020 |
| Stealth Chicks | 01:45:11 | 290 | 1 | 5 | 19 Jul 2020 |
| Team 1 | 01:03:06 | 285 | 0 | 2 | 8 Jan 2020 |
| BIBO | 01:32:47 | 285 | 0 | 2 | 7 Mar 2020 |
| B and B | 01:33:51 | 285 | 2 | 0 | 26 Feb 2020 |
| PC | 01:59:09 | 285 | 0 | 9 | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Try hards | 00:53:47 | 280 | 0 | 7 | 19 Dec 2020 |
| The Blokes | 01:10:26 | 280 | 1 | 6 | 19 Dec 2020 |
| R&F | 01:12:44 | 280 | 2 | 5 | 26 Nov 2020 |
| JDAIZY | 01:32:57 | 280 | 3 | 4 | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Hanwick | 01:45:42 | 280 | 0 | 7 | 28 Nov 2020 |
| Cheal | 04:32:17 | 280 | 1 | 6 | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Team Kate | 01:12:59 | 275 | 0 | 3 | 4 Jul 2020 |
| Watté Wombats | 01:23:09 | 275 | 2 | 1 | 22 Feb 2020 |
| hehe | 01:37:33 | 275 | 1 | 2 | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Noodles | 01:48:08 | 275 | 3 | 0 | 14 Feb 2020 |
| 5th Year | 01:45:20 | 270 | 2 | 6 | 19 Sep 2020 |
| E&O | 01:35:57 | 265 | 1 | 3 | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Dos Jerbos | 01:36:22 | 265 | 2 | 2 | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Drink up! | 02:23:08 | 260 | 2 | 7 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Siblings | 01:18:05 | 255 | 4 | 1 | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Moonear | 01:48:59 | 255 | 2 | 3 | 14 Nov 2020 |
| Team SC | 02:36:44 | 255 | 3 | 2 | 21 Sep 2019 |
| Doliver | 01:35:36 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Pen15 | 01:13:19 | 245 | 0 | 6 | 8 Aug 2020 |
| Kullavance | 02:02:16 | 245 | 2 | 4 | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Violet | 02:26:18 | 245 | 5 | 1 | 26 Oct 2019 |
| Rac-Fab | 01:41:52 | 235 | 0 | 3 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Dave | 02:37:01 | 235 | 1 | 6 | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Fisk | 03:27:24 | 235 | 2 | 5 | 22 Feb 2020 |
| AAtw | 01:38:11 | 230 | 0 | 3 | 19 Jul 2020 |
| JOED | 01:32:58 | 220 | 2 | 2 | 3 Oct 2020 |
| The Bin Chickens | 02:07:26 | 205 | 4 | 1 | 13 Jun 2020 |
| B&W Bandits | 04:02:39 | 205 | 4 | 6 | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Jemma and Lucas | 02:07:47 | 195 | 3 | 8 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Crumbs | 01:03:31 | 165 | 4 | 1 | 15 Feb 2020 |
| Team Bebz | 02:52:23 | 165 | 3 | 11 | 22 Feb 2020 |
| Procrastination | 01:55:39 | 155 | 5 | 1 | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Scorpio | 02:05:55 | 140 | 4 | 8 | 28 Nov 2020 |
| Dylan and Annabelle 💛 | 02:43:33 | 140 | 3 | 9 | 8 Mar 2020 |
| Team Blank | 01:20:57 | 135 | 2 | 6 | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 01:26:42 | 135 | 1 | 14 | 3 Aug 2019 |
| 03:19:09 | 135 | 2 | 6 | 22 Jun 2020 | |
| Elves from the North | 03:26:05 | 125 | 3 | 15 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Princess & The Pea | 01:20:49 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Sam | 00:07:19 | -210 | 0 | 0 | 8 Aug 2019 |
| sam | 00:31:46 | -300 | 0 | 0 | 30 Jul 2019 |
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