Are you ready to uncover treasures and win amazing prizes? This passport is your key to both.
Pick up your Summer Selwyn Passport, follow the clues, visit each hidden gem to collect a treasure hunt sticker or stamp along the way. We love it when people head out on the day a clue is given, but there’s no rush, you can visit anytime after the clue has been given to collect your sticker or stamp (just check opening hours). Collect a minimum of 5 stamps in your passport to go into the draw for the jackpot prize, packed with fantastic treats from local Selwyn businesses.
From 19 January to 1 February, we’ll be posting treasure hunt clues on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Solve the clue by finding the right location in your passport, then visit to a collect a sticker or stamp.
At the end of the competition, anyone who has collected at least five stickers or stamps on their passport will be entered into the jackpot prize draw! Simply send a photo of your completed passport to tourism@selwyn.govt.nz by 1st February 2026.
The hunt is over, thanks for playing!
A big thank you to all business for donating towards this prize, including our jackpot prize partner Fable Terrace Downs Resort!
Step 1: Pick up your Selwyn Passport
Your adventure starts with a Selwyn Passport. Collect one from participating Council locations from 7 January. There’s limited stock, however if you miss out, you can download and print a Summer Passport to join the fun.
Step 2: Follow the clues – they’ll lead you to Selwyn’s hidden gems.
Each day during the two-week hunt, a new clue will be shared on this page and across Selwyn.nz social media channels. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop.
Step 3: Explore and collect – You need to collect a minimum of 5 stamps or stickers in your passport to entry into the draw.
Crack the clue, visit the location, and collect a stamp or sticker in your passport. Keep an eye out for stamps hiding in wee fairy houses at some locations.
Step 4: Snap and Share
You can score bonus prizes by sharing photos of your Selwyn adventures on social media and using #SelwynTreasureHunt.
Step 5: Enter the Jackpot
Collect 5 or more stickers or stamps in your passport by 1 February. At the end of the hunt email photos of your sticker & stamp pages to tourism@selwyn.govt.nz (by 1 February, 9pm) to enter the jackpot prize draw.
The lucky winner will be drawn on 6 February at Selwyn District Council offices. Full Terms and Conditions are here
This is your chance to explore, taste and celebrate it all right here in your own backyard.
From farm gates to forest walks, every stop shows you what makes Waikirikiri Selwyn special. You’ll meet local growers, bakers, winemakers and tourism operators, and explore the places that shape our landscape.
Plus, you can win additional bonus prizes by sharing photos of your Selwyn adventures on socials using #SelwynTreasureHunt
Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash. Some prizes contain alcohol (e.g., Melton Estate wine) and will only be awarded to winners aged 18 years or over. If the drawn winner is under 18, an alternative non-alcohol prize of equal value will be substituted. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute any prize with one of equal or greater value if required.