Play Trails: The Ultimate Nature Scavenger Hunt

Our Play Trails App harnesses the power of digital technology to take traditional scavenger hunt games outside into nature all across Western Australia!

We’ve partnered with local governments and community organisations to bring you a series of outdoor trail scavenger hunts that provide a super fun and unique way to explore walk trails, historic buildings, artworks, playgrounds, the environment and more! These are all available on our free Play Trails app, available for both iPhone and Android.

How to Play with Play Trails

1. Download the Play Trails app: Having fun with Play Trails is simple! Use the QR codes below to download the free Play Trails app.

2. Choose a trail: This may be the trickiest step as now it is time to choose a trail location to visit! With both metropolitan and regional trails available, check out this list of fabulous Western Australian locations to explore;

Do you represent a local government or community organisation interested in creating a Play Trail? Click here to find out more.

3. Head out on the trail: Once at your chosen location, use the app to unlock challenges, solve puzzles and answer quiz questions to score points! Every trail is different, with trails including all sorts of fun activity suggestions for getting active and exploring the area.

5 Reasons to Download the Play Trails App

1. Play Trails offers a super fun way for families to get outdoors for an adventure! It takes you off the beaten path to discover new places and scenic spots, providing the opportunity to learn more about the area you are exploring. Great for finding new places to visit, it’s perfect for weekends and school holidays.
2. Heading off to explore a new place with the app encourages connection as you enjoy a trail and its activities together as a family, or with friends.
3. Play Trails encourages all of the family to be more physically active.
4. It’s a great way to learn about new places, or new things about familiar places! Different trails have been designed for learning about local fauna, flora, history, even art! The fun nature of the puzzles, quizzes and other activities keeps kids engaged and learning.
5. There is a real sense of achievement and reward when you navigate all around a new place and work together to complete a trail!

Play Trails Play Anywhere!