Jetty Road Treasure Hunt

The Jetty Road Treasure Hunt is a very popular event in Glenelg. I happened to be looking after a six year old on the day and she had the time of her life.
It’s inexpensive: $ 5 per child. It’s also easy to find your way around as the map you are given is clear and easy to read, even for the children. You’re also given a backpack and a pirate eye patch for each participating child.
Some freebies we scored last time:
A small Boost Juice, a small bouncy ball from a sports store, a voucher from Cheap As Chips, lollies from the Lolly Shop and also from another store, a colouring-​in book from Pages & More, a lip balm for the child & a voucher for the adult from a salon, a choice between two fruits from Woolworths (the same from Caruso’s), and a fortune cookie from Noodle Box.
At the end of the Treasure Hunt, we headed into the Discovery Centre where Miss Six had to answer a history related question (the answer was easy to find inside!). We then wrote it on the map, added a name and contact details so she could go into the draw to win a prize, then handed it over in return for some chocolate coins! The final treasure :)
Just a heads up — Even if you are an early bird, you’re still going to want to arrive 15 – 20 minutes earlier than you normally would. Everyone has the same idea so the line is always really long. Although while we were waiting, they did have a small Face Painting tent set up near the line which entertained some children.
To quote Miss Six: «That was the best treasure hunt EVER!»

Every school holidays, my kids and I venture out to Jetty Road and take part in Jetty Road Treasure Hunt.
Usually held in the second week of every school holiday break, this is a popular event with family and kids alike.
Here’s a few pointers on why you should join in the fun:
— It’s cheap. Tickets cost $ 5 per kid.
— WIth a map in hand, you choose one of two routes and discover the many shops and vendors along Jetty Road.
— At each pit stop, you collect clues and free giveaways from each vendor.
— Our previous free giveaways include books from the Glenelg Library, ice cream from Andersen, fruits from the grocers, bread from the bakery, spring rolls from Yum Sing and even picked up a RM1 note from the Foreign Exchange counter.
— Parents get to shop and dine during the treasure hunt as you go on your own pace.
— A great way to rediscover the Bay.
— Your last port of call is the Bay Discovery Centre, where you have to visit the the centre to pick up clues for your chance to go into a prize draw.
— After the treasure hunt, hit the beach!
— Your kids will thank you for an awesome rad day!
On that note, if you haven’t checked out this fun and affordable school holiday activity, you just should!