Colonial Brisbane: A Convict's Quest for Justice
At the same time, discover insights into Brisbane's convict past. A unique blend of storytelling and riddles awaits history enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike until the final revelation.
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 1 hrs · 2.3 km
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
29-59 mins
You will walk
3020 steps
Total distance
2.3 km
Highlights
This walk offers a glimpse into Brisbane's colonial life, with accurate historical locations tied to a convict story.
You will visit sites like the convict-built Windmill and Commissariat Store.
As a convict, determined to seek your freedom, you will need to decipher codes and solve mysteries.
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
Queensland Parliament
The Old Windmill
Brisbane City Hall
The mission: Your story in Brisbane
You're armed with a mysterious journal and cryptic clues, having to navigate a web of corruption, and betrayal within the colony.
Determined to seek your freedom, you must decipher codes, forge alliances, and confront your accusers in a trial that will decide your fate and shape the colony's future.
Each site visited is historically accurate.
Moreton Bay penal history
A convict settlement behind the fictional fight for justice
The Moreton Bay penal settlement moved to the Brisbane River in 1825 and became known for harsh punishment and forced labor. Surviving places such as the Old Windmill and Commissariat Store connect central Brisbane with that period. This quest uses the documented penal colony as the setting for an original justice story; its protagonist and case are fictional.
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
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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
Affordable per-group pricing
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 | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
