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City exploration game
Adelaiders of the Lost Arks - exploring local links with ancient myths
4.25Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 155 min 3.9 km Adelaide App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Adelaide is unique, a 'walking city' it was designed by Colonel William Light for playing the game Questo!
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.
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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families with older children who enjoy ancient myths, conspiracy theories and a lost-treasure hunt will spend around two and a half hours spotting clues in landmarks from the Town Hall to the National War Memorial. Locals get a fresh, playful look at Colonel Light's city plan. Small children or anyone wanting a short stroll should look elsewhere, since this is a 3.9 km puzzle walk.
What makes this quest special
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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.25 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Adelaide
A · Start
Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
B · Finish
Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Megan Clark.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Megan Clark
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
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
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do I do this Adelaide quest?
You play it on your phone in the Questo app. Head to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, start whenever you like, and the app guides you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join.
Can our group play together?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples and families can walk the route and solve the puzzles side by side on the same game. It works well for couples and for families with older children.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga and finishes at Light Square, so it is not a loop. On the way you pass Adelaide Town Hall, Hindmarsh Square, the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Museum, the National War Memorial, the Adelaide Festival Centre and Hindley Street.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take around two and a half hours, including walking and solving puzzles. The route covers about 3.9 km through the city centre. You can pause along the way and continue later, so there is no need to rush.
Is it suitable for kids, and when is the best time to go?
It is family friendly and best suited to older children who can manage a 3.9 km walk and enjoy puzzles. The route is open 24/7, but daylight hours are better. Bring a fully charged phone or a power bank, as the quest includes audio stories.
Is Adelaiders of the Lost Arks - exploring local links with ancient myths self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Adelaiders of the Lost Arks - exploring local links with ancient myths start and finish?
It starts at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia and finishes at Light Square, Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. The route is approximately 3.9 km and includes 13 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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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.
