Team Building Activites in Melbourne: Designed for Corporate Teams and School Groups

Urban Quest is an exhilarating team building adventure inspired by the iconic Amazing Race concept. 

But with the twist: we’ve ditched the physical challenges and replaced them with fun problem-solving activities designed to foster collaboration and teamwork like never before.

Your team is racing against the clock, solving puzzles, cracking codes, and working together to conquer each challenge. It’s a thrilling race against time and only teamwork is the key to success.

Our tailored group activities cater to both Corporate and Educational organisations in Melbourne. 

For businesses, we offer multiple game routes in Melbourne locations like the CBD, Docklands, Kings Domain Park and Fitzroy Gardens. 

Plus, we can bring the action directly to your conference or office space.

Weather-proof indoor options are available too!

Virtual Urban Quest will be the best choice for remote teams.

Schools can benefit from Urban Quest with our engaging incursions held right on campus or exciting excursions featuring our CBD game route. 

Urban Quest takes your colleagues or students on an unforgettable journey of teamwork and fun.

Many teams find us while searching for Amazing Race Melbourne experiences, and there are similarities — you’ll explore, collaborate, and solve challenges together.

But Urban Quest is the next evolution of that concept. Our team buiding activities are purpose-designed for genuine team outcomes, stronger collaboration, and engaging gameplay powered by smart technology.

You get all the excitement of a fast-paced adventure, with far deeper connection and impact.

Urban Quest operates on a simple yet effective concept. First, the group is divided into teams of 4-5 individuals to ensure optimal collaboration and teamwork. Participants then access our game platform via their smartphones, where they receive instructions, submit answers, and uncover Augmented Reality clues.

For those without smartphones or in primary school settings, we also offer a paper-based format to ensure everyone can participate.

Throughout the experience, teams navigate the city (campus for primary schools), exploring specific landmarks and hidden lanes where clues are cleverly integrated. This immersive approach adds an extra layer of excitement and engagement to the adventure.

As teams progress, they are tasked with solving puzzles and challenges that require efficient communication and utilisation of each member’s unique strengths. Creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking are the keys to success.

Watch how Urban Quest team building activities work in this short video.

Your team building event kicks off with arrival at your designated starting location, about 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Here, you’ll gather with your pre-assigned teams and meet your event host, who will guide you through the game instructions and ensure everyone is set up and ready to roll on the game platform.

Once briefed, it’s time to hit the streets! Your team will embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover clues, solve riddles, and conquer challenges together. It’s a test of teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving skills as you race against the clock and rival teams.

After completing your Urban Quest, we’ll regroup for a celebratory wrap-up. Expect plenty of high-fives, as we announce scores, highlight achievements, and crown the victorious team. It’s the perfect way to conclude a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and memorable experiences.

For optimal engagement and participation, we suggest forming teams of 4-5 participants. This size ensures that everyone has a chance to actively contribute without feeling crowded or overlooked. 

However, team sizes can be adjusted to accommodate different needs or setup arrangements, ranging from 3 to 8 members per team.

Urban Quest is equipped to accommodate groups of any size seamlessly. 

Our technology-driven approach means that we can efficiently manage larger groups without the need for additional staff.

Depending on the group size, we may make minor adjustments to the game design to ensure smooth logistics and an enjoyable experience for all participants.

As a participant, all you need is a fully charged smartphone and to arrive on time for the event!

As the group organiser, you’ll be responsible for assigning participants to teams and ensuring they receive any essential information we provide at the time of booking.

You will meet at established start/finish points for our experiences.

Corporate groups usually meet at one of our partnering venues.

While school groups gather centrally in front of the State Library, near Melbourne Central Station.

Custom start and finish locations can be arranged based on your specific needs.

Urban Quest offers competitive rates, leveraging technology to eliminate the need for extra and often unnecessary staff.

Our tiered pricing structure ensures the per-head rates get lower with the group size.

Organisers of corporate groups can get a total quote based on their estimated numbers using our Pricing Calculator.

Urban Quest events typically last between 2 to 2.5 hours, including pre-event brief and post-event awards.

The experience duration is thoroughly thought out and strikes the perfect balance, ensuring participants achieve their objectives without feeling overwhelmed.

Yes, we partner with some of Melbourne’s finest venues, offering options for meals and drinks.

If your group desires food and beverages, you can easily arrange this with our partner venues typically located at the start/finish point of your team building event.

Each Urban Quest is crafted to be inclusive and enjoyable for all participants, regardless of age or fitness level. Teams have the flexibility to set their own pace, ensuring that everyone can fully participate and enjoy the experience.

As for distance, Urban Quest routes typically cover a manageable distance within the designated area, ensuring that participants can comfortably navigate the course while engaging in the activities.

Urban Quest’s city-based team building activities are designed to be as accessible as possible, making use of existing infrastructure to ensure wheelchair users can participate comfortably.

While some challenges may require mobility, the majority of the experience is accessible to people in wheelchairs, allowing them to fully engage and enjoy the activities alongside their teammates.

If the weather conditions are particularly bad on the day of your team building event or you specifically prefer to stay inside, we offer a CBD-based indoor team building event – “Black Friday Quest”!

You can select this option when booking, or we can switch your group to the indoor experience at the start of your event if the weather turns unfavourable for outdoor activities.

Even when the weather doesn’t cooperate, your Urban Quest event will never get cancelled.

Urban Quest stands out from other team building activities thanks to our cutting-edge experience design, innovative use of technology, and advanced performance-tracking capabilities. We’ve taken the widely recognised concept of the amazing race and refined it to create an experience that’s accessible to almost anyone.

Unlike traditional team building group activities that may be either too physically demanding or lacklustre, we’ve carefully crafted our experience to ensure it’s dynamic and engaging for all participants. Our focus is on fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, making it ideal for corporate groups and school students alike.

Our Team Activator or Strategic Debrief packages provide valuable takeaways and tangible results that transform your team.

At Urban Quest, we’re not just providing an activity – we’re delivering an unforgettable experience that brings teams closer together and enhances their skills in a fun and interactive way.

Urban Quest offers more than just a fun and memorable experience – it’s a guaranteed way to boost morale and improve culture within your team.

Urban Quest team building group activities are designed to deliver genuine, engaging experiences that promote unity and inclusivity.

Our innovative game platform ensures that participants are fully immersed in the action. Guided by their smartphones and incorporating cutting-edge technology like Augmented Reality, our group activities guarantee maximum engagement and teamwork.

But don’t worry, this isn’t a screen-time marathon. Our platform only provides guidance and instructions, leaving plenty of room for genuine interactions and collaboration in the real world.

Every task and challenge is carefully designed to ensure no one takes a passive role. Even the quiet and shy of your team will be raving about their experience.

After the event, everyone will have access to detailed performance insights that track team and individual achievements. These insights add to the competitive and immersive atmosphere of Urban Quest, ensuring your team stays engaged long after the event is over.

Currently, Urban Quest offers a variety of exciting group activities and setups tailored to different needs:

For corporate groups:

1. Melbourne CBD “Ocean’s 11”: Our flagship experience, perfect for teams looking for a thrilling amazing race adventure in the heart of Melbourne.

2. Melbourne CBD “Ocean’s 12”: For those who have already conquered “Ocean’s 11” and are ready for an even greater challenge and more fun.

3. Docklands “Questbusters”: Conveniently located downstairs for Docklands-based offices seeking an exhilarating team building experience.

4. Kings Domain Park “Quest Domain”: Escape to nature with this scenic experience, ideal for picnics and outdoor team building and group activities.

5. Fitzroy Gardens “Questartup”: Designed for large groups of 250 or more participants, offering an unforgettable team building adventure.

6. “True Detective”: This experience can be set up at conferences, resorts, or retreats, and tailored to the chosen location, adding excitement to any city-based or out-of-town event.

7. “Dull Breaker”: Perfect for city-bound conferences or office-based team building group activities, injecting energy and enthusiasm into the workplace.

8. “Black Friday Quest”: Our weather-proof CBD experience that is set up entirely indoors, ensuring fun and engagement rain or shine!

For secondary school students:

1. CBD School Excursions: A tech-based experience incorporating Augmented Reality, providing an educational and immersive excursion.

2. School Incursions: Tailored experiences that can be conducted on school campuses, either tech-based or paper-based, depending on preference.

For primary school students:

1. Tailored on-campus setups designed specifically for younger participants, offering a fun and interactive experience right at their school.

2. Urban Quest at Urban Camp: Embark on a unique adventure that is the result of our long-term collaboration with an award-winning project and simply awesome team from Urban Camp.

Bring your school group to a city camp with full accommodation and a range of activities on offer, including a custom Urban Quest setup at the Urban Camp grounds. The fun is right at your doorstep!