Festive Explorer

In-Person
Outdoor
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Festive Explorer

In-Person
Outdoor
  • Time

    Allow 2-hours

  • Price
    POA
  • People

    You tell us!

  • Category

Bring your team together in-person for some holiday cheers’! We’ve teamed up with St Nick to bring out the festive ‘spirit’ with our Festive Explorer activity. The city streets and pubs are your playground in this unique team event. As you unlock challenges and hotspots, you’ll come across a variety of creative, holiday-themed trivia and challenge that will test your team, get them working together and having fun! Filled with holiday-themed trivia and challenges, as well as old favourites from Pub Explorer, we’re sure you’ll have a holly jolly time in this GPS adventure.

Using your smartphone as your guide, you’ll navigate around your chosen location via GPS hotspots where you’ll visit some of the local pubs for a well-earned drink! As you unlock challenges and hotspots, you’ll come across a variety of creative tasks and trivia that will test your team, get them working together and having fun!

Time is of the essence so don’t forget to bring your competitive holiday ‘spirit’! You must work together to answer questions and earn the most points in order to be crowned the Pub Explorer winners.

No matter what you’re drinking, this really is interactive fun and team engagement at its best. Cheers to that!

What to expect
  • Explore your local city or destination of choice

  • Up to three fun pub/bar stops

  • Creative photo and video challenges

  • Expect festive trivia, themed games, and a few merry surprises along the way.

  • Various puzzles and interactive team challenges

  • Your own dedicated Team Days event planner

Keep in mind
  • Available In

    Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Adelaide, Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, Canberra

  • Location

    Available Australia-wide

  • What Else

    *Pricing and inclusions vary at each destination, your Team Days event planner will advise exact inclusions

  • Wet Weather Guarantee

    Wet Weather Guarantee allows you to switch to our indoor "Elevate" activity at no extra cost*

How Festive Explorer Works

Example Event Agenda

🎄 Welcome & Warm-Up – Approx. 5 mins

Our lively host sets the scene, explains how the game works, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.

👏 Team Formation & Briefing - Approx. 10 mins

Teams are created, briefed, and ready to roll. Who will crack the first clue?

🕵️‍♀️ Festive Explorer Begins – Approx. 80 mins

A bonus round to shake up the leaderboard before the final results.

🎁 Final Challenge & Wrap-Up - Approx. 10 mins

A bonus round to shake up the leaderboard before the final results.

🏆 Winners Announced - Approx. 15 mins

Points are tallied, the champions are revealed, and everyone celebrates with a group photo and plenty of cheer!

Your Festive Explorer is in Good Hands

Your choice of hosting. Every detail covered.

🎤 In-Person, Remote or Self-Hosted Options
⭐ Flexible Support to Suit Your Event
🤝 Your Own Dedicated Event Planner
🛡️ Fully Insured for Peace of Mind
🎯 Tailored to Suit Your Team

Choose the hosting style that works for your group:

In-Person Host
Our professional host joins you on the day, bringing energy, personality and plenty of laughs while keeping the experience running smoothly.

Remote Host
Enjoy the flexibility of exploring with your team, with a professional host guiding the experience remotely.

Self-Hosted
Prefer to take the lead? Run the experience yourselves, with instructions provided to help you get started.

Whichever option you choose, your dedicated event planner will help organise the details so you can enjoy the day with your team.

Your Questions Answered

The essentials for planning your Festive Explorer

How does Festive Explorer work?

Teams use a smartphone to navigate GPS hotspots, unlock festive trivia and complete creative challenges, earning points along the way.

What hosting options are available?

Choose a live in-person host, a remote host or a self-hosted experience to suit your team and event.

Do we have to visit pubs?

No! Choose a route with pub stops or a pub-free adventure focused on festive challenges.

How long does Festive Explorer take?

Approximately two hours. Timing can be customised to fit your Christmas party plans.

How many people can take part?

Festive Explorer accommodates groups of 8–500, making it suitable for small teams and large celebrations.

What challenges are included?

Expect Christmas trivia, riddles, themed games, creative photo tasks and a few festive surprises.

Do we need any equipment?

You’ll need a smartphone to access the GPS-guided challenges. Make sure it’s fully charged before you start!

How is the winning team decided?

Teams earn points by completing challenges. The team with the most points is crowned Festive Explorer Champions.

What should we wear?

Comfortable shoes and clothing suited to your location and the weather. Santa hats and festive outfits are welcome!

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Bring your people together with interactive experiences designed to spark conversation, encourage teamwork and get everyone involved.

🎤 Expert hosts who bring the energy
🤝 Inclusive challenges. Shared laughs. Friendly competition.
✅ Post-Event Participant Feedback Survey
🙌 We handle the details. You join the fun.

Our expert hosts bring the energy, inclusive challenges get your team connecting, and we handle the details so you can join the fun.

✅ Post-Event Participant Feedback Survey Included
An easy-to-share survey to hear what your team enjoyed and help shape future events.

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Your questions answered, from where we go to who we work with.

Do you run Team Days in our city?

We sure do! We operate nationwide and can run events in-office, offsite, or even at a retreat-style venue. Whether you’re in the CBD or a regional hub, we’ve got you covered.

How many people can take part?

We work with teams of all sizes – from small squads of 10 to full-company experiences for 1000+. Activities are scalable and designed to keep everyone engaged.

What kind of team-building activities do you offer?

From Amazing Race-style adventures and game shows to strategy games, creative workshops, and wellbeing sessions – we offer a huge range of experiences to suit different team dynamics, goals, and energy levels.

Who have you worked with?

We’ve delivered unforgettable Team Days for some of Australia’s best-known companies – from fast-paced start-ups to national brands. Our clients include teams from Google, Canva, NAB, Atlassian, KPMG, Zoom, ANZ, and PwC, to name a few. Whether it’s a small team reconnecting or a full company celebration, we know how to tailor the day to suit your people and your culture.

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