Can You Find the
Lost Professor?
A real-world treasure hunt hidden across Fremantle. Solve puzzles, scan secret beacons, and unravel an epic mystery — no app required.
The Mystery of Professor Montgomery Spatchweed
A brilliant but eccentric time-travelling professor has vanished — and he's left a trail of hidden beacons scattered throughout Fremantle. Armed with a mysterious treasure map and your phone, your mission is to track them down, solve his cryptic puzzles, and uncover the secret he left behind.
How It Works
Get Your Map
Buy instantly online or grab a physical map. Print it at home or have it mailed to you.
Head Into Fremantle
Start anywhere on the map. The hunt is non-linear — explore at your own pace.
Tap, Solve & Discover
Tap hidden NFC beacons with your phone to unlock puzzles, audio clues, and story chapters.
Complete Your Mission
Piece together the clues and find the secret final location. Can your family crack it?
The Perfect Family Day Out
Turn a trip to Fremantle into an unforgettable adventure the whole family will talk about for years.
Families
Kids love the puzzles. Parents love the history. Everyone loves the adventure. Ages 8+ can play — younger ones join in the fun too.
Couples
Ditch the dinner-and-a-movie routine. Explore Fremantle together with a shared mission and a story to tell.
Gamers & Explorers
Love escape rooms? This is escape rooms — but the entire city is the room. Real puzzles, real locations, real stakes.
What You Get
Included in Every Map
- 🗺️A3 Treasure Map (physical or digital download)
- 📡Hidden NFC beacons across Fremantle CBD
- 🧩Interactive puzzles and riddles
- 🎙️Immersive audio storytelling
- 🏛️Stories rooted in real Fremantle history
- 🔍A secret final location to discover
- 👟~1km walkable area — no car needed
- ⏱️60–90 mins of gameplay at your own pace
Good to Know
- ✓Recommended during business hours (9am–5pm) to access New Edition Bookstore, Shipwreck Museum & The Pickled Fairy
- ✓Most beacon locations work any time of day
- ✓NFC-compatible smartphone required (if you use tap-to-pay, you're good!)
- ✓Internet access needed to unlock story content
- ✓Puzzle difficulty: Ages 12+ unaided — younger kids will love helping!
- ✓Start anywhere on the map — completely non-linear
What People Are Saying
"Our kids absolutely loved it. We did it on a Saturday and they're already asking when the next one is!"
"Best date we've had in years. We got competitive and ended up exploring parts of Freo we'd never seen before."
"Did this as a family of 5. Even our teenagers put their phones down (to use them for the hunt!). Brilliant."
FAQs
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Grab your map and head into Fremantle. The Professor is waiting.
Buy Your Map — $15Instant digital download • Physical map available • Play anytime