Gruffalo Spotters Trail

The Gruffalo Spotters Trail will return in 2025. Explore the deep, dark wood of the Jamison Valley and discover all the beloved characters from the children's book, the Gruffalo in our rainforest.

Join the search.

Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo are hiding in the deep, dark wood – can you spot them?

Two adults and two children in Gruffalo costumes on their shoulders, stand on a wooden walkway in the rainforest. The adults, carrying the children on their shoulders,

Who's hiding in the deep, dark woods?

  • Foxtrot with Fox, have a hoot with Owl, hissssss with Snake, make friends with Mouse and get to know the Gruffalo in our rainforest.
  • Follow the clues* to search the deep, dark woods along Scenic World’s elevated boardwalk and discover interactive signs that trigger the appearances of the characters.
  • Take photos and videos of your little ones interacting with Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo.
  • Grab a selfie with the Gruffalo in real life - meet and greets are scheduled throughout the day on weekends and in school holidays.

* This is a self-guided, augmented reality experience. To take photos and find the clues, you need to first download the free Gruffalo Spotter Aus 2 App.

Four red-capped mushrooms with white spots grow in a forest setting, surrounded by green foliage and dappled sunlight.
A child in a Gruffalo costume with horns and teeth, sits joyfully with arms raised on the red Scenic Railway. Another person is sitting nearby, facing away. Bright and cheerful scene.
A person holds a smartphone displaying augmented reality elements of the Gruffalo cartoon overlaying an outdoor scene. The screen shows the Gruffalo with text, while a blurred child in a costume appears in the background amidst trees and sunlight.
A vibrant forest scene with numerous orange and black butterflies fluttering among tall trees. Sunlight filters through the foliage, illuminating the butterflies and creating a whimsical, magical atmosphere in the lush greenery.
Two children excitedly run towards a person dressed in a large brown monster costume with big teeth and horns, under a sunny sky. The setting seems to be near a building entrance with glass and steel structures.

What's included?

Here's just a glimpse of what you can see and do on The Gruffalo Spotters Trail. Don’t forget - kids under 3 go free!