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Codling Moth Tours and Experiences
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Codling Moth Tours and Experiences offer immersive hosted walking tours and self-guided mystery quests in the heart of the Blackwood region in Western Australia. Founded by seasoned storytellers and adventurers, the company crafts rich, historic and social experiences that bring local heritage and produce to life.
Guided walking tours—including the Occidental Cider Trek, the Small Bar Walking Tour and Bridgetown by Foot—offer engaging, small-group experiences that uncover Bridgetown's heritage architecture, cider-making traditions and the region's lush, rolling landscapes. Each tour blends local stories, insider knowledge and leisurely exploration, giving visitors a deeper connection to the character and charm of the Blackwood region.
Their signature quests, such as The Case of the Crimson Cider in Bridgetown or The Enigma of Sample 23 in Greenbushes, combine elements of escape rooms, treasure hunts and walking tours using the ClueKeeper app. Guests navigate geo-cached trails, solve clever clues, and uncover hidden stories about cider-making empires, mining history and neighbouring towns.
With local insight, playful storytelling and interactive challenges, Codling Moth makes discovering the region feel like stepping into a living storybook.
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Eat,Drink,Walk,Talk - Bridgetown
This relaxed small-bar walking tour invites you to explore the town's heritage, characters and hidden stories—while enjoying handcrafted drinks and delicious bites along the way. Over the course of the evening, your local host will guide you between three of Bridgetown's iconic bars, each offering its own ambience, flavours and charm. At every stop, you'll settle in with a thirst quenching alcoholic beverage and something tasty to eat, showcasing the region's love of quality produce and warm hospitality. As you stroll between venues, your host brings the streets to life with tales of Bridgetown's early days, its colourful moments, and the people who shaped this riverside town. It's the perfect blend of history, storytelling, and relaxed indulgence—a gentle wander with good company, great flavour, and a deeper sense of place. Join us for a night where Bridgetown's past and present meet, one bar at a time.
The Occidental Cider Trek
Take a Stroll, Sip Some Cider, and Fall for Bridgetown. Kick off your Bridgetown adventure the right way — with coffee and cake at Wattleseed Café, because every good story starts with caffeine and sugar. From there, we'll wander the most historic 2.5 kilometres in the South West, winding through Bridgetown's historic heart and tracing its transformation from orchard town to creative haven. Along the way, you'll hear stories of growth, graft, and a touch of metamorphosis — fitting for a tour company named after the codling moth, a tiny creature that changed the course of local history (or did it?). We'll finish up at The Cidery, where the drinks are crisp, the lunch is local, and the company's as good as the view. A laid-back blend of storytelling, strolling, and sipping — pure Bridgetown magic, done the Codling Moth way.
Dusk till Drinks: Bridgetown by Foot the Evening Edition
As the sun dips below the hills of the Blackwood River Valley, the historic streets of Bridgetown take on a completely different magic. This gently paced twilight walking tour invites you to experience our town after hours, trading the morning bustle for the atmospheric glow of the streetlights. Led by a local host, you will wander past illuminated heritage architecture and historic landmarks, uncovering the shadowy secrets, pioneering legends, and colourful characters that defined Bridgetown's early days. While we tread the pavement, the public murals and sculptures of the Bridgetown Art Trail serve as a stunning, dramatic backdrop under the evening sky, illustrating the town's journey from a rugged timber and orchard outpost to a vibrant cultural haven. This experience is a perfect blend of historic storytelling and relaxed indulgence, tailored for those who want to dig deeper into the town's authentic identity while enjoying a classic Western Australian sundowner. Your evening of discovery concludes at one of Bridgetown's premier licensed venues, where you can unwind, talk heritage, and soak up the local hospitality over a premium glass of regional wine, craft beer, or soft drink, paired with a delicious bite to eat.
Dawn to DeCafe: Bridgetown by Foot the Morning Edition
Experience Bridgetown through a curated blend of art, heritage and flavour on this gently paced 1.5km morning walk. Your host will guide you through the most captivating section of the Bridgetown Art Trail, exploring an inspiring collection of artworks, murals, sculptures and community pieces created by local and regional artists. As you wander, you'll hear the stories behind each work, the creative minds who shaped them, and the deeper history of Bridgetown itself. From early settlement influences to the town's rich artistic evolution, this walk reveals the layers of character that make Bridgetown such a distinctive cultural destination. Your journey concludes at a beautifully restored heritage building that is now home to a boutique café specialising in thoughtful, sustainable food craft. Here you will be welcomed with artisan coffee and freshly made waffles, prepared using locally sourced second-grade produce that would otherwise be wasted. The owner will share insights into their no-waste philosophy, their close work with growers, and the history of the building—an elegant example of Bridgetown's preservation of its past.
The Case of the Crimson Cider
An immersive, self-guided 2.5-hour walking tour come adventure that turns you into a detective investigating the sudden collapse of the once-thriving Crimson Cider company. Using the ClueKeeper app, you'll follow a 2.7 km walking route through the town's historic heart, where weathered buildings hold the clues. Your mission is to decipher cleverly hidden puzzles, decode financial secrets, and untangle a century-old web of rivalries, uncovering interesting historical facts as you go. Play solo or with a partner (one code per team) at your own pace, with hints available if needed. Race against rival sleuths for the top spot on the live leaderboard. The quest code never expires, making it the perfect flexible, family-friendly activity for history and mystery enthusiasts.
The Puzzletown Quest
Unlock the secrets of Australia's puzzle capital with The Puzzletown Quest, a unique self-guided walking adventure through the charming historic streets of Bridgetown. Brought to you by Codling Moth Tours, this interactive experience blends the immersive puzzle-solving of an escape room with the fresh-air fun of a classic treasure hunt—all without walls! Armed only with your smartphone and the ClueKeeper app, you'll follow a geo-cached trail of cryptic clues, head-scratching riddles, and local secrets. This particular quest takes inspiration from Bridgetown's fascinating identity as "Puzzletown," home to the Southern Hemisphere's largest collection of mounted jigsaw puzzles. Along the way, you'll discover the heritage, local stories, and hidden architectural gems of the main street at your own pace. Whether you want to take it slow and soak up the beautiful Blackwood River Valley atmosphere, or gather a crew to race against the clock and battle for the top spot on the historic leaderboard, this quest offers the ultimate outdoor adventure for families, friends, and solo explorers alike.
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33 Greys Hill Road
Bridgetown WA 6255