Waihī Beach families and friends embraced their inner Sherlock Holmes late last month.
The annual Great Waihī Beach Scavenger Hunt involved teams solving clues and conquering challenges in and around Waihī Beach.
Among the hidden gems were the Trig Trail, the driftwood heart sculpture in Bowentown and the charming Athenree Homestead.
Waihī Beach events and promotions co-ordinator Matt Nicholson says it surpassed previous records with a surge in registrations.