Adelaiders of the Lost Arks - exploring local links with ancient myths
You will believe it by the end of your journey. On the way, you will become 'Adelaiders of the Lost Ark', on the search for mysterious ancient artefacts and seeing connections and conspiracies everywhere you look.
Will you discover the truth? Will you find the lost treasure?(Digging is not encouraged)Explore the city and be entertained.
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
140-170 mins
You will walk
5120 steps
Total distance
3.9 km
Highlights
Playing guessing games - word games, multiple answer questions, all designed to be very easy to solve on this casual stroll, taking in the sites of Adelaide with your unlikely companions - a conspiracy theorist and a star-gazing tour guide.
Sounds, music and photographs enhance the experience.
There is a twist and more than meets the eye.
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Adelaide Festival Centre
National War Memorial
The University of Adelaide
The mission: Your story in Adelaide
There are a wide range of people on the tour, from a Professor of Astrophysics to Doug, a so-called conspiracy realist.
The guide is an easy-going Australian, happy to explore correlations between different interdimensional belief systems.
Especially if it means finding ancient treasure, alien technology or a stargate portal hidden here in Adelaide.
Adelaide plan context
A fictional secret society inside Colonel Light’s real city plan
Colonel William Light began surveying Adelaide in 1837, producing the plan whose gridded streets and surrounding parklands still structure the city. The Illuminati links and ancient-myth plot are fictional; the unusually deliberate design of the early colonial city is a documented part of Adelaide’s history. Playable languages: English.
Good to know before you play
- Audio Stories
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
4 ratings
David Penso
Cathy Natasha Anakaria Ellis
Markus Jauch
Lisa Amstutz
Beat the best: Top Adelaide explorers
Novelist, farmer and philosopher living on Ngadjuri Country in South Australia writing books, growing olives and talking to my dogs.
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
