Join us on a magical Melbourne adventure this Christmas!

After last year’s success, the Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt is on again in 2021. Collect a free treasure map from Mary Martin Bookshop in Southbank and embark on a quest for clues among Melbourne's hidden laneways and arcades.

This year's treasure map was once again designed by local children's author and illustrator Mitchell Toy based on his enchanting new picture book, Wizard & Co. (Read our interview with the author here.) Toy has also created a stunning Christmas illustration on the bookshop window featuring characters from the book and a final clue.

The treasure hunt begins and ends at Mary Martin Bookshop and is aimed at children between 5 and 12 (although all are welcome to take part). This year's route takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to complete.

Children who complete the treasure hunt and solve the riddle will receive a Wizard’s treasure bag of sweets.

WHEN:
Anytime during store opening hours between 3rd - 31st December 2020

Please note we close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

WHERE :
The treasure hunt begins and ends at Mary Martin Bookshop, Ground Floor Southgate.

WHO:
The treasure hunt is aimed at children aged 5-12, but all are welcome to take part.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Visit the bookshop during opening hours to collect a treasure map and begin your adventure. The route takes approximately an hour and a half to complete. Remember to bring a pen or pencil with you so you can fill in the letters as you find each clue.

FREE OF COST