Secret tours were held across the Sydney CBD last weekend when $10,000 worth of vouchers was up for grabs for the first people to solve a range of riddles and unlock a collection of clues.
The ‘Secret City Trails Sydney’ website is part of the City Revitalisation Innovation Challenge, supported by Transport for NSW, to encourage people back into the CBD.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said Sydney’s CBD was the economic engine room of the State and this exciting initiative would help people rediscover everything it had to offer.
“The pandemic has seen working patterns shift and we have to look at new and innovative ways to entice people back to into the city,” Mr Perrottet said.
“Nothing beats a day out in Sydney and this new and creative project will help more people rediscover the hidden gems of our city to support businesses and jobs in the CBD,” he said.
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance said the challenge was about giving people exciting new reasons to head into the city.
“These unique experiences give people that extra reason to venture out of their suburb and into the CBD to explore all this wonderful city has to offer,” Mr Constance said.
“The Secret City Trails Sydney will see participants discover the city through self-guided walks and by solving riddles to unlock curious stories about local landmarks,” he said.
“The first 2,000 people to complete a trail will receive $5 to spend at the final destination, on a coffee, ice cream or as a discount off the total bill.”
Mr Constance said the CBD would also play host to an outdoor art gallery, I Came to See, a joint initiative from Transport for NSW and the City of Sydney which featured work from Australian artists.
Further information on the Secret Tours, including how to participate, can be accessed on the Secret City Trails website at this PS News link.
