Newcastle Town Beach
The year was 1926. A weird item meticulously vanished without a trace. The Newcastle Police, a force more accustomed to brawls in the pubs along the wharf and petty theft, found themselves grappling with a truly perplexing robbery.
Then, a seemingly unrelated incident stirred the stagnant waters as the Sydney Police unearthed an unexpected clue. During the course of their inquiries, a sharp-eyed constable stumbled upon an item that bore a striking resemblance to the missing item. Could this be the break they desperately needed?
Your Trail Quest begins and ends at Newcastle Beach Light Rail Station: Follow the directions in this Trail Quest and solve the clues to complete the puzzle. Good luck!
The Trail Quest is an easy to follow route with clues to DISCOVER along the way. You will EXPLORE parts of Newcastle you have not visited before, having fun and ENJOYING a great day out with family and friends.
Once purchased, you can download and print the Trail Quest straight away. So you can start exploring today.
It is a circular walk, 3.5km long and will take 1-2 hrs.
EXPLORE DISCOVER ENJOY
How to get the best out of your Trail Quest.
Once you have purchased a Trail Quest! We hope you enjoy getting out and about exploring.
We have pulled together a quick guide to help you get the most enjoyment out of your Trail Quest.
Printing
The Trail Quest is all back to front! The idea is to print the Trail Quest at home. It is best if you print the Trail Quest onto A4 PAPER, print double-sided, and on the short edge. Then fold your Trail Quest in half. Don’t forget to take a pen.
Start Location
All the Trail Quests start at public transport, such as a train station or bus stop or Information Centre. Check the start location in advance, so that you can plan your trip.
Directions & Clues
You don’t need a map or local knowledge of the area. Follow the directions and they will lead you to the clues.
All our clues are on permanent structures, such as buildings, statues, plaques and fountains. Don’t forget to look both up and down to find a clue.
Stuck on a clue
Sometimes you might be stuck on a clue. It could be that a clue is covered up for renovations. We have set up a clue helpline. Look on the Trail Quest map to find out how to get help on a clue.
True Story
Each Trail Quest is based on a true story from the local area. Once you have completed a Trail Quest, follow the instructions on the back page to submit your answer. You can submit your answer either by text or email. You will receive a free text/ email back with the full true story. You will also be entered into a monthly prize draw and a chance to win a free Trail Quest.
