Back by popular demand, council’s Discover Mackay Treasure Trail is getting ready to hoist sails this weekend.
After a successful launch last year and more than 1000 entry forms received, the campaign encourages residents to explore the hidden gems in their own backyard.
Mayor Greg Williamson said the 2023 treasure trail received rave reviews, with many asking to weigh anchor again in 2024.
“This year’s treasure trail will have all new locations and even more challenging clues to solve,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The pirate-themed trail will include 11 mystery locations across the region and residents will find their next destination by solving a series of riddles and clues on council’s website,” he said.
“We’re encouraging residents to have a bit of fun, dress up in costume and explore the trail from Saturday, September 14, to Sunday, September 29.
“Each treasure trail location will have a large poster or corflute on display and treasure hunters need to find the sign, scan the QR code and complete any challenges that pop up on each online form.
“Challenges could include taking a photo or video of something (or someone) at the location, answering a trivia question or finding something special.”
Harvey Norman Computers Mackay have jumped on board again as a major sponsor for the epic adventure and are supplying one of the major prizes, plus some smaller prizes.
Three major prizes will be randomly drawn from any crews who bravely conquer the whole trail.
The first-place major prize-winning team will receive a Go Pro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition and two Ilford PIXI-D digital cameras, second place will receive a $500 Visa gift card and third place a $300 Sarina Sugar Shed hamper.
The first 40 teams to finish will receive a Discover Mackay gift pack with Discover Mackay towel, two sunglasses, football rocket, bag and puzzle.
The first team to complete the trail will also win a Sugar Shed hamper and a Mackay Isaac Tourism coffee mug set valued at $300, and the best dressed team will win a Sugar Shed hamper.
Small rocks painted with the council logo will be hidden at four of the 11 locations with daily prizes up for grabs.
Anyone who finds one of the rocks and hands it in at the location will win an instant prize.
To find out more, or to register for council’s treasure trail, visit mackay.qld.gov.au/trail.
Mayor Greg Williamson met with Jay and Dave from Triple M to discuss the excitement surrounding the Council's Treasure Trail as it returns this weekend with all new locations, encouraging locals to explore Mackay’s hidden gems while enjoying pirate-themed fun and the chance to win great prizes! Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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