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Nestled within the Fern Islands archipelago,Ginger Islandis a vibrant tropical paradise offering a fresh set of challenges and rewards forStardew Valleyplayers. It was introduced to the game inStardew Valley’s Update 1.5 and can be accessed once you repair theboat in Willy’s Fish Shop.
As you step foot on this island, you’ll get access to a whole new farm and meet new NPCs, each with their own stories and quests. If that wasn’t exciting enough, Ginger Island is packed with secrets and hidden areas just begging to be explored. Keep reading to learn how to find these hidden areas and what mysteries await you.
The Gem Bird Puzzle Altar
One of the first hidden areas you can discover on Ginger Island is theGem Bird Puzzle Altar. It can be found byfollowing the paving stones near the Parrot Express Station and walking all the way to the right.As you follow this path, you’ll eventually reach a clearing with a large rock and four stone pedestals arranged around it.
To complete the Gem Bird Puzzle, you need to collect gemstones from the Gem Birds that randomly appear in one of the four regions of the island (north, south, east, or west)on rainy days.Next, place these gems on the pedestalcorresponding to the island regionwhere you found the Gem Bird.
Even after you’ve solved the puzzle, Gem Birds will continue to appear on the island on rainy days and drop gems. You can collect these free gems andgift them to your favorite NPCs.
The Shipwreck’s Secret
The Shipwreck is located on the southeastern beach of Ginger Island, directly below your new farm. While it appears to be an ordinary prop, the Shipwreck actually holds another hidden area.
You can enter the Shipwreck by following thesmall path made of sandy stoneson the left side of the ship. This leads to a secret area inside the ship where you canfind a Golden Walnuthidden amongst some plants.
The Colored Crystals Puzzle Cave
The Colored Crystals Puzzle Cave is cleverly hidden in thenortheast area of the Tiger Slime Grove. To get here, startwalking left from the Parrot Express Station and cross the rope bridge.
Once you reach the other side of the bridge,turn right and walk straight up to the edge of the cliff.Next, look for acurved palm treeand carefully walk under it to find the entrance to the Colored Crystals Puzzle Cave.
Upon entering the cave, make sure toclick on the lionto begin a game of Simon Says. By winning the game you’re able to earn three Golden Walnuts.
While you’re in the Tiger Slime Grove, follow theedge of the cliff to the right.Destroy any obstacles in your way and continue on this path till you reach acurved Palm Tree. Underneath it, you’ll find another Golden Walnut.
The Hidden Pirate’s Cove
Once you’ve built theIsland Beach Resort, you’ll unlock a star-shaped tide pool, a large rock by the shore where a Mermaid appears on rainy days, and a hidden pirate’s cove in theSoutheast portion of Ginger Island.
To access the Pirate Cove, you need to walk through a secret entrance locatednear the star-shaped pool.Simply head to thefar right of the sandy beachandfollow the wooden planksinto the cliff wall. Walk over the planks into the wall and you will enter the Pirate’s Cove.
The small pools in Pirate’s Cove are the only spots in the game where you can catchStingray. Additionally, you can catch aGourmand Statueby fishing in the Pirate’s Cove.
The Hidden Volcano Path
Located in the north of Ginger Island is a fiery Volcano with secrets of its own. Once you head into the Volcano, you’ll find alarge lava riverthat may seem impossible to cross. Interestingly, you can actuallyturn the lava rocks into solid stone with yourwatering can, creating a temporary path across the fiery obstacle.
There is a hidden area located at the end of the lava river. To get there, use your watering can tocreate a stone path all the way to the far left end of the lava river.At the end, you should see asmaller lava pooland a staircase leading outside the volcano. Once you reach the area outside, you’ll find twoGolden Walnuts.
The Hidden Bridge Tunnel
Right in the middle of Ginger Island is a broken-down rope bridge that spans the walking path near the Archaeologist’s Tent. When repaired, it leads to the Dig Site. Once you’re inside the Dig Site,walk up the stairs located next to the entrance of the Mushroom Cave.
In the clearing above,line yourself up to the same latitude as the rope bridgeon the right. From this position,start walking directly into the mountainside. Doing so, you’ll enter a hidden tunnel and emerge on the cliffside with a view of the rope bridge, where you can find two Golden Walnuts.
The Hidden Vine Tree Path
Intriguingly, there’s more to Ginger Island than what meets the eye. If youclimb the stairs to the area with the Island Trader’s stall and take a right turn, you’ll come across a vine tree. While it looks completely ordinary, there is a hidden path underneath this vine tree.
Simplywalk under the vine tree and follow the path till you come out to the cliffsideoverlooking the beach. Here, you’ll find a Golden Walnut on the cliff.
Two Hidden Areas Near The Parrot Express Station
you’re able to find two secret areas near the Parrot Express Station, situated north of the Ginger Island farm. For the first path, head to thefar left side of the station, towards the darkened treeline. Here, you’ll see a few patches oflighter green treetopsthat stand out from the rest. Simplyfollow these tufts of light green treetops to the endand you’ll find a hidden Golden Walnut.
In the same area, go to theleft edge of the treeline(that forms the canopy for the staircase) andlook around the tree grove. Here, you’ll find yet another Golden Walnut.
Two Hidden Paths Near The Golden Joja Parrot
TheGolden Joja Parrotwas introduced inStardew Valley’s Update 1.6 and can be found near the Ginger Island Volcano. It can help you find all the hidden Golden Walnuts on the island for a hefty price of 10,000 g per hidden walnut.
There are two secret paths in the same location as the Golden Joja Parrot. For the first one, simplywalk along the treelinethat bordersthe volcano area. At the end of thisL-shaped treeline, you’ll see a hidden opening. Enter this secret area and you’ll find a hidden Golden Walnut.
Once you’ve collected the first Golden Walnut,stand in the bottom left cornerof this small, square-shaped area. From here,walk left and you should see a second hidden path. Follow this path to the end to find another Golden Walnut.
A Hidden Path Near The Island Trader’s Shop
One of the easier paths to find on Ginger Island is a secret area near the Island Trader’s shop. The Island Trader is a blue-bird merchant that sells island-specific items. Simplystand in front of the shop stall and walk into the treeline beneath the curved palm tree on the left.
Once you enter the hidden path in the treeline, you’ll find a Golden Walnut.
A Hidden Path Near Qi.’s Walnut Room
Mr. Qi’s Walnut Roomis located on the far West side of Ginger Island and can only be accessed once you’ve collected100 Golden Walnuts.Even if you haven’t unlocked his secret room yet, you’re able to find a secret path near it.
This hidden pathruns alongside the cliff where Qi’s Walnut Roomis situated. To find it,stand in front of the wall with the door to Qi’s room and start walking left towards the water. Continue walking until you can’t move any further. From here, you should see asingle-tile-wide paththat goesstraightup.
Follow this hidden path and you’ll reach an area that contains yet another Golden Walnut.
